AmTrust Advantage: Recently Renewed Accounts
Want to hear the latest office gossip? I was getting a coffee last week in our lunchroom and overheard (okay, okay, I was eavesdropping!) a few of the underwriters excitedly talking about some account renewals they were able to offer new Umbrella quotes. They were stoked to be able to bundle Auto/GL/Umbrella coverages together through our enhanced partnership with AmTrust.
Here are two of the renewal accounts:
- Moving & Storage Operation with commercial storage, Rome, GA. All lines; Premium: $61K. This marks our 8th year writing this policy with the EAC Brokerage, Inc. team in New York.
- 5 Vehicles
- Umbrella Coverage – $2M Limit
- General Liability Coverage Included
- Moving & Storage Operation offering residential and commercial storage, St. Charles, MO. All lines; Premium: $96,600. This was our 2nd year writing this policy with The Daniel & Henry Company brokerage out of Missouri.
- WC Payroll – $301,500
- 4 Vehicles
- Umbrella – $1M Limit
- General Liability Coverage Included
Moving Experts Discuss Evolving Industry Challenges
During the American Trucking Associations’ Moving & Storage Conference Annual Meeting in March, moving industry executives discussed the challenges of increased customer demand for a high level of automation and customer service in an industry that is based on in-person interaction.
Where Did People Move During the Pandemic?
With the flexibility of remote work, people were on the move to more affordable locations during the pandemic. The largest increases in domestic migration per 1,000 residents among counties with at least 10,000 people were seen in Texas, Florida, North Carolina and Georgia.
Crash Liability Chain for Autonomous Vehicles
A panel, convened at the Truckload 2022 conference of the Truckload Carriers Association, provided insight on who would be the principal litigation target in crashes involving possible future rigs, piloted in large part by automated systems. Wiley Deck, former Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration chief and now vice president of government affairs with autonomous-systems developer Plus.ai, said litigators would target not only trucking companies, but also companies like his own, and truck manufacturers.
The Heat is On: OSHA Launches Program for Heat Hazards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced a National Emphasis Program (NEP) focused on heat hazards, effective April 8, 2022. Under the NEP, OSHA will be conducting proactive inspections for heat-related hazards—in both outdoor and indoor work environments. Employers need to ensure they have implemented appropriate safety measures to protect employees before potentially coming under OSHA’s heat lamp—er, spotlight.
Tips for Safer Driving
Traffic-related accidents are the number one killer of American workers, according to a report by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The report states that three workers are killed every day while driving, riding in, or working around motor vehicles.
Commercial Truck Theft
Commercial truck theft is on the rise and drivers should be aware that their vehicles may be targets. Because of their high value, large trucks and trailers – along with their cargo – represent a tremendous financial loss for their owners and society. Follow our list of security measures to prevent vehicle theft.
Reminder: We’ve Partnered with AFCO Premium Financing!
Our new partnership with AFCO Premium Financing began April 1st. This partnership provides our Insureds with a much easier payment option of 12 equal payments with NO heavy 20% down payment.
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