Commercial Auto News

Trinity Underwriting Managers Launches New Inland Marine Program

Georgia-based program administrator Trinity Underwriting Managers, Inc. (TUMI) has expanded its commercial auto underwriting capabilities. TUMI recently established a relationship with an “A+” rated carrier in which it underwrites a wide array of inland marine coverages including, but not limited …

KF&B Launches New Bus Program

Wholesaler KF&B, Inc. has launched a new auto liability program for buses with up to $5 million in liability limits. The program is available in all 50 states through admitted carrier ProSight Specialty Insurance. It is designed for charter, sightseeing, …

Des Moines, Iowa to Test Cameras in City Vehicles

The city of Des Moines, Iowa, will be installing surveillance cameras in 125 city vehicles to test whether the technology can hold employees accountable for their driving and reduce the number of accidents. The pilot project is scheduled to begin …

Garagekeepers Sometimes Lags in the Auto Repair Shop

The neighborhood auto repair shop or local gas station might seem to be an easy risk to insure. But there are a few misunderstood coverages that agents and brokers should know about, says one California broker specializing in the auto …

Trinity Underwriting Managers Announces Commercial Auto Program

Trinity Underwriting Managers, Inc. (TUMI), a Georgia-based program administrator, has expanded its commercial auto capabilities. TUMI has established a relationship with an “A” rated carrier that underwrites business auto classes including, but not limited to: garbage trucks, cement mixers, dump …

Indiana Man Sues over Crash That Killed His Wife

The husband of a northeastern Indiana woman who died when a semi-trailer rear-ended two cars in January is suing the truck driver and the truck’s owner. The federal lawsuit seeks at least $75,000 in damages in the Jan. 8 death …

AmWINS Forms Non-Standard Auto Specialty Division

AmWINS Group, Inc. has combined its various non-standard auto operating entities to create AmWINS Specialty Auto (ASA), a new operation within the AmWINS Underwriting Division. The combined entities include Newport General Agency (acquired in April 2010), American Southwest Insurance Managers, …

National Interstate Launches New Waste Operations Program

National Interstate Insurance Co., a provider of transportation insurance, is launching a new insurance program targeted for waste operations. The company is now accepting applications for accounts with effective dates of February 1, 2013 and beyond, marketing the program through …

Progressive Releases Terms for Usage-Based Insurance Licensing Program

Progressive Insurance is making the intellectual property it owns available to companies interested in implementing usage-based insurance (UBI) programs under a new licensing program. Progressive said licensing may be available for UBI programs under the following terms: Term of Agreement: …

GEICO to Offer Commercial Auto Coverage Direct to Customers in Georgia

Business owners in Georgia can now purchase commercial auto insurance directly from GEICO. By purchasing commercial coverage directly through the company, business owners can see significantly lower premium rates. Commercial insurance packages cover the cars, trucks and vans used by …