Central Insurance Companies
Category: Auto
The Benefits of Telematics for Company Vehicles
When I’m completing a risk management review for one of our commercial partners, the most common area of losses we discuss are fleet claims. Whether your company has one vehicle or 100, having drivers out on the roadway poses a…
Read MoreAvoid Collision Towing and Repair Scams
Unscrupulous and dishonest collision repair operators are key contributors to the nation’s insurance fraud problems. There are many types of collision repair fraud scams, ranging from airbag fraud to chop shops that dismantle and resell stolen vehicle parts, to…
Read MoreDo you have collision AND comprehensive coverage? You better check!
It’s that time of year when all the deer are roaming around, so it can be dangerous for people traveling on the road (see our recent blog post Oh Deer! Drive Defensively this Season). We also know that ice and snow are coming…
Read MoreFinding Solutions to Fleet Safety Management Questions
Fleet Management is a stressful task in all types of companies and operations…from the fleet that is a major part of a company’s operations such as large trucks, to a small company that has one to five vehicles. According to…
Read MoreExcess Policy or Umbrella Policy? What’s the difference and which is better?
One of the questions a commercial lines underwriter hears most is, “Is your umbrella follow-form?” Basically, will it only increase the limits of my current coverage (follow-form), or will it also offer some additional coverage (umbrella)? Of course, the answer…
Read MoreCommon Misconceptions about the Personal Umbrella Policy (Part 2)
Back in 2017, I wrote about several misconceptions that are common to personal umbrella policies. While those four misconceptions still hold true, I thought I would turn this into a two-part series since there are other misconceptions that are quite…
Read MoreFor Kids By a Kid: School Bus Safety!
As kids begin to return to school after several months away, we’ll see more and more school buses on the road. It’s a great time to revisit these safety tips with your children.
Read MoreImagine…your insurance policy doesn’t fully cover a liability loss. Then what?
Imagine your child and his friends are playing with the new, family pup in the backyard. Suddenly, the dog bites your son’s friend in the face causing permanent harm. You are legally liable for the costs, and the limits on…
Read MoreSchool Bus Safety for 2020
School 2020…what will it look like? None of us really know yet as plans and government recommendations seem to change day-to-day. One thing is certain – it will look much different than ever before. If your children are among those…
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