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Commercial Auto Insurance
Cut your premium and protect your business with exclusive commercial auto insurance for safety-focused contractors.
Coverage for commercial fleets
Commercial auto insurance, or business auto insurance, protects your business against financial loss resulting from vehicle accidents, damage, or theft. It typically includes both property and liability coverage, meaning it covers damage to your business’s vehicles as well as liability for damage caused by your vehicles.
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“My company operates 14 semi-trucks hauling ethanol in the Midwest. I invested in dashcam technology to be a more efficient and safe operation but I was not getting any benefit on my insurance program until I met the folks at Leif. Leif increased my umbrella coverage $2 million and saved us $62,000 on commercial auto spend.”
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Address the following risks with commercial auto insurance
Contractors face unique challenges that make commercial auto coverage absolutely essential.
- Heavy equipment: Big machines and heavy materials must be hauled on large trailers, increasing the risk of accidents.
- Theft risk: One in three construction managers have had vehicles stolen. Contractors often don’t have great visibility into their vehicles’ locations and usage.
- Personal vehicles used for business: Workers frequently drive personal vehicles between work sites, blurring the lines between personal and business use.
- Road hazards and distracted driving: Identifying high-risk road conditions that increase the likelihood of distracted driving among your drivers
Our construction specialists will tailor an insurance program to your business addressing these risks and more.
Cut your commercial auto premium with Dashcams
Leif’s exclusive commercial auto insurance program saves you money by using fleet management technology to track driver behavior.
Dashcams capture insights that help:
- Resolve claims and mitigate disputes with objective footage of incidents
- Show insurance carriers you’re committed to improving driver safety, including identifying training opportunities for drivers
- Prevent accidents by addressing risky driver behaviors
Safety-focused contractors receive more discounts.
Today, we have technology proven to reduce risk. This gives safety-focused contractors an opportunity for better coverage at lower rates. Here’s how we use innovative insurance solutions, AKA: Real-Time Risk Management, to help contractors boost productivity, protect their operations, and win more jobs.
Reduce risk and costs across all lines of insurance
Fleet management technology impacts more than your equipment insurance. Connected assets reduce risk across the board.
Objective dashcam footage of incidentsFewer paid auto claims =
Operator behavior warnings =Fewer commercial insurance claims
Location and usage data = Fewer theft and third-party liability claims
Timely maintenance =Less downtime and loss of use claims
With an improved claims experience and a proven commitment to managing risk, you’re in the best position for the best rates. We’ll help you get them.
Multi-state coverage for contractors of all trades
Leif is actively building the next big cost-saving program for construction insurance. Creatively serving contractors of all shapes and sizes, we offer customized coverage for:
- Artisan Contractors
- Bridge & Infrastructure Contractors
- Concrete Contractors
- Demolition Contractors
- Electrical Contractors
- Excavation Contractors
- General Contractors
- HVAC Contractors
- Landscaping Contractors
- Municipal Contractors
- Oil & Gas Contractors
- Plumbing Contractors
- Street & Road Contractors
- Structural Steel Contractors
- Other specialized trades
Commercial Auto FAQs
How does commercial auto insurance differ from personal auto insurance?
The difference between commercial auto and personal auto insurance comes down to a vehicle’s use, not its ownership. Commercial auto insurance covers autos used for business purposes, whether they’re owned by the business or an individual. Personal auto insurance covers autos used for personal purposes. If you use your personal vehicle for business purposes, you must have commercial auto coverage.
What types of vehicles are eligible for commercial auto coverage?
Commercial auto covers any vehicles that are designed for use on public roads. Cars, trucks, trailers, vans, and other vehicles can be covered by a commercial auto policy. You also have options for your scope of coverage, ranging from covering only autos your business owns, to covering all autos used for business – even though your business doesn’t own, hire, or lease. Commercial auto generally does not cover mobile equipment like a backhoe. These are covered by your equipment insurance policy.
What is hired and non-owned auto (HNOA) insurance and do I need it?
HNOA insurance covers vehicles that are used for business purposes but not owned by your business – for example, employees’ personal vehicles or vehicles that are leased, rented, or borrowed. It typically focuses on liability for damages caused by the insured vehicle. You might need HNOA if your employees use their own cars for work.
How does commercial auto insurance cover my business in the event of an accident?
In the event of an accident, your commercial auto insurance policy may cover:
- Liability for bodily injury and property damage caused by your vehicle – often with a combined single limit for both
- Medical and personal injury protection (PIP) for injuries to the driver and passengers of the insured vehicle
- Collision coverage pays for damage to the insured vehicle caused by a collision
- Comprehensive coverage also pays for damage caused by incidents like flood, fire, and theft
- Uninsured motorist coverage pays for injuries and sometimes vehicle damage if you’re hit by an uninsured driver
Your insurance agent can help make sure your commercial auto policy has the coverage you need.
Why do I need a safety program?
Every year, thousands of construction workers are injured on the job. Even if your employees know how to work safely, incentives like finishing quickly can lead them to make unsafe choices.
That’s why every business needs a safety program with documented policies and procedures, regular training, incident reporting, and an investment in safe equipment.
In addition to the invaluable outcome of saving lives, a safety program also benefits your business by:
- Increasing productivity
- Improving employee morale and reducing turnover
- Strengthening your company’s reputation
- Reducing your legal liability
- Improving your claims experience, reducing insurance costs over time
How can I control my insurance spend?
Controlling insurance spend is a top priority for contractors. The best way to control costs is to get a thorough, accurate, and real-time view of your business’s risk.
How?
By partnering with construction experts to assess your risk and collect data using fleet management technology.
This information helps you improve safety, streamline maintenance, and boost efficiency. It also qualifies you for discounts based on safe operator behavior – and it’s only available from Leif.
More than an insurance agent:
Our Consultative Approach
As your construction operation grows, your risks compound. Leif’s in-house experts help you create risk and bond strategies tailored to your business.
At Leif, we use a consultative approach to provide ongoing guidance. Our proven five-step process ensures your risk management plan aligns with your goals.
Personalized serviceyou can count on, every time
We deliver exceptional service across all lines of insurance by promising to:
- Identify coverage gaps and quickly secure new policies
- Partner with strong carriers to offer the best program available
- Respond quickly to calls, texts, and chat during business hours
- Offer after-hours claims consultation for 24/7 emergency support
- Deliver most COIs within 2 business hours and bonds overnight
- Create a strategy to maximize your bond capacity for growth
Whether you’re a large multi-state firm, local trade contractor, or something in between – you can hold us to our promise.