Commercial - Auto Policy
What is a Commercial Auto Policy?
A commercial auto insurance policy provides protection for vehicles, drivers, and goods used in business operations, covering liability, physical damage, and medical expenses.
This type of policy is needed for:
- Companies with company vehicles (trucks, vans, etc.).
- Employees who use their personal vehicles for business purposes.
- Contractors - construction and transportation companies.
- Ride-sharing drivers or delivery drivers who use their own vehicles.
- Companies where employees drive company vehicles.
Main types of coverage:
1. Liability:
Bodily Injury: Covers medical expenses and legal fees for injuries to third parties resulting from an accident caused by a vehicle.
Property Damage: Covers damage to third parties' property.
2. Collision Protection:
Coverage for damage to a vehicle resulting from a collision, regardless of fault.
3. Comprehensive Protection:
Coverage for vehicle damage resulting from events other than collisions (e.g., theft, fire, vandalism).
4. Medical Expenses (MedPay):
Coverage for medical expenses for the driver and passengers in the vehicle, regardless of fault.
5. Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist:
Coverage for injuries and damages if the at-fault driver does not have adequate insurance.
6. Rental and Unowned Vehicle Coverage:
Coverage for vehicles rented or unowned but used for business purposes.
7. Cargo/Trailer Coverage:
Coverage for damage to goods transported in the vehicle.
8. Vehicle Rental Compensation:
Coverage of vehicle rental costs if a company vehicle is disabled due to an accident.