Business Auto
Local Freight Trucking Has Specific Insurance Needs
The nation’s local freight trucking industry topped $99.5 billion in revenue in 2022, according to a November 2023 report from IBISWorld. Even with 10% average market growth each year from 2017 to 2022, plenty of upside potential still exists. Consumers are demanding fast delivery and the barriers to market entry are relatively low for small-scale owner-operators.…
Read MoreMake Safe Driving Your Business
Vehicle-related crashes are the leading cause of work-related deaths. In addition to the potential for loss of life, work-related automobile accidents expose businesses to liability risks, legal expenses, lost time, decreased productivity, and increased insurance and workers’ compensation rates. Whether your business leases a single passenger car or owns an entire fleet of commercial vehicles,…
Read MoreKey Components of Commercial Auto Loss Control Programs – Infographic
The infographic below shows the key components of a commercial auto loss control program. Questions about commercial auto coverage? Contact Consolidated Insurance.
Read MoreA Business Auto Policy is vital!
Regardless of the type of business you have, you probably use one or more vehicles to get around. Depending on how your organization operates, this can include vehicles that are owned or leased by the business, hired out for limited use or owned by employees but used for business purposes. This last category, the employee-owned…
Read More2023 Commercial Auto Insurance Market Outlook
The commercial auto insurance market has faced substantial underwriting losses and diminished profitability for more than a decade. While the segment continues to face difficult market conditions, rate increases largely remained in the single digits in 2022, demonstrating signs of stagnation compared to double-digital rate jumps that took place in prior years. Nevertheless, several cost-driving…
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Safety Tips for Extreme Driving Conditions
The weather can be unpredictable and can create extremely hazardous conditions on the road. These extreme conditions make driving dangerous and require special safety precautions. Your safety is important, so whether you drive on company time or personal time, observe these safety tips when driving turns difficult. Rain, Thunderstorms and Tornadoes Turn your headlights, wipers…
Read MoreCommon Types of Construction Insurance
As contractors, it’s important to understand what types of insurance your business should have and why. You work hard – make sure you’re properly covered for unforeseen circumstances that could harm your business. Check out this list of recommended insurance policies: Workers’ compensation—Workers’ compensation covers work-related employee injuries or illnesses. While injuries are infrequent, they…
Read MoreNon-Owned and Hired Auto Coverage: What You Need to Know
Insuring one or more vehicles owned by your business is a fairly straightforward proposition. But the waters can get a little murkier when employees are using their own vehicles for business purposes, raising additional liabilities. Here’s a brief overview to help you understand non-owned and hired automobile liability coverage. First, when might you be accountable…
Read MoreCommercial Auto Premiums – can you control them?
Commercial auto insurance rates are based on several factors – some you can control and others that you can’t! Frequency and severity of crashes, auto repair costs, medical and hospital costs, lawsuits and court judgments, insurance fraud, vehicle type, and deductibles are all variables dictating your premiums. This means that while your company’s inherent level…
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