Commercial auto, for vehicles that earn
The moment a vehicle is used for the business, a personal auto policy has a problem with the claim. This is the line that fixes it, and it is priced on radius, cargo and who is driving.
What this touches
- Liability at business limits, commonly with a combined single limit
- Physical damage on owned units
- Hired and non-owned auto, for employees driving their own cars on your errands
- Cargo, where what you carry is the exposure
- Certificates of insurance issued the same day, because your customer is waiting on one
Filings and the paperwork that unlocks the job
Regulated operations carry filing requirements, and a general contractor or a municipality will ask for a certificate with specific limits and additional insured wording before you set foot on the site. Tell us what the contract demands and we will quote to that, rather than quoting a policy you then cannot use.
What moves the premium
- Radius of operation, which is the first question every underwriter asks.
- The driver list and their motor vehicle records, which is the single biggest lever you control.
- Vehicle class and weight.
- Years in business and prior loss history.
Hired and non-owned is the coverage small businesses forget
If an employee runs to the supply house in their own car and causes a crash, the plaintiff will look for the business. Hired and non-owned auto is inexpensive and it is the difference between a claim and a lawsuit against your company.
If you are in one of these
Questions people actually ask
Can I put my work van on a personal policy?
Sometimes, for very limited use. If the vehicle carries tools, wears your logo or visits customers, do not rely on it.
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