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Business Insurance: Pandemic-Related Coverage and California Business Interruption During COVID-19

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BUSINESS INSURANCE: California Business Interruption/Loss Of Income Insurance During COVID-19 Business Interruption Plans and Pandemic Exclusions Normal business interruption plans do not cover losses from contagious diseases like COVID-19 or pandemics. These plans were not designed to address pandemic-related coverage, according to a report sent by major insurance organizations to California’s congressional delegation on Thursday.…

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Coronavirus Impact: Trucking Declines as Diesel Prices Fall 3.1 Cents – Transportation & Livery

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China And Coronavirus Hurts Trucking, Decreases Cost Of Diesel In US Diesel Prices Drop Amid Coronavirus Impact on the Economy The coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on various industries worldwide, including the trucking industry. According to the Energy Department’s report released on March 2, the average U.S. diesel retail price fell by 3.1…

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Trucking Insurance – Livery Insurance: Insurance Premium Hikes Are Causing Big Disruptions In The Flow Of Trucking Business

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Trucking Insurance – Livery Insurance: Premium Increase. Substantial trucking insurance costs impact the trucking company and create a financial burden for businesses already facing the downturn in freight demand. Since losses payout of $10 m or more for Insurers, brokers warn that liability policy costs have increased and will continue to increase.Last year, trucking companies reported double-digit…

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Truck Drivers – New DOT Drug Screening Impositions Making Their Way Into Trucking

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Truck Drivers Drug Screening: In WASHINGTON, DC, truck drivers will soon face oral fluid monitoring for illegal substances under a new U.S. regulation. Health, and Human Services Agency the Department of Health and Human Services. Oral Fluid Specimens in Federal Drug Testing   New U.S. rule mandates oral fluid drug tests for truck drivers, with…

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Best Trucking Insurance Tips – Livery Insurance: Insurance Loss Runs & How To Calculate Loss Ratio.

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Trucking Insurance – Livery Insurance: Loss History. What’s Loss Ratio? Loss Ratio (LR) of an Insured is the total actual paid insurance claims (including Claims expenses) on an insurance policy; compared to the actual total premium collected by the insurance carrier, for the same period. Loss Runs Report Normally LR is measured over a period of…

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What’s Going On With AB5 In California (The Downfall Of Trucking, And Other Independent Contractors)

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Trucking Insurance – Livery Insurance: New Bill To Enforce Workers Comp Insurance. California’s AB 5 faced a roadblock when a federal court temporarily blocked truck drivers from enforcing the new law. California passed Assembly Bill 5 last year, which became effective on Jan. 1. The new law, widely known as AB 5, creates a strict…

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California Assembly Bill 5

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Enforcing Workers Comp Insurance In CA An act to amend Section 3351 of, and to add Section 2750.3 to, the Labor Code, and to amend Sections 606.5 and 621 of the Unemployment Insurance Code, relating to employment, and making an appropriation therefor. What Is The California Assembly Bill 5? The California Assembly Bill 5 was…

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Trucking Insurance – Livery Insurance: P&C Insurance Premiums Steadily Rising In 2018…

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Trucking Insurance – Livery Insurance Premiums Up! As losses occurred heavily in 2017 in Property and Casualty (P&C) and Livery Insurance coverage, premiums are set to rise as companies adjust to major loss impacts. The market setbacks have forced insurers to revise pricing structures to accommodate these losses. These increases are necessary for the industry’s…

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Trucking Insurance-Livery Insurance-Business Insurance Rates Are Up 2% This Quarter…

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Business Insurance Rates: Rising Claims in TransportationThe trend of claims in transportation is showing a significant increase. This has led to higher business insurance premiums. The transportation sector faces numerous challenges, including rising fuel costs and ongoing supply chain issues. The increase in accidents, cargo damage, and claims further contributes to the rise in rates.…

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Trucking Insurance: In The World Of Trucking And More…

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Trucking Insurance – International Effect In The World Of Trucking: Rising Tensions Between China and the United StatesAs China and the United States continue their trade disputes, it is starting to look like a major feud. These two global powerhouses seem to nudge each other into increasing tariffs on goods. This back-and-forth could disrupt global trade…

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