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Transportation

Motor carriers, fleets, logistics providers, brokers and businesses with significant vehicle exposure.

Understanding the risk

Auto liability is one of the most difficult lines in the market. Fleet safety, driver quality and documentation drive both availability and price.

Cargo, physical damage and contractual obligations add layers to the program.

Who we work with

  • Motor carriers
  • Private fleets
  • Logistics and brokerage
  • Specialized hauling

Insurance solutions

Coverages frequently involved in these programs. Structure depends on the operation.

  • Commercial auto liability
  • Physical damage
  • Motor truck cargo
  • Trailer interchange
  • General liability
  • Workers' compensation
  • Umbrella and excess
Commercial Insurance

Risk management

Beyond placement.

Driver qualification
Hiring standards, MVR review and training documented as underwriting facts.
Telematics and safety data
CSA scores and telematics used to tell a credible story to underwriters.
Contracts
Shipper, broker and lease agreements reviewed for risk transfer.
Risk Management

Claims & loss control

Claims Management & Advocacy
  • Serious accidents require immediate response; the first hours shape outcomes.
  • Cargo claims depend on documentation at pickup and delivery.

The Duncan Approach

The same discipline, applied to transportation.

  1. 01

    Understand

    RiskDiagnostic

  2. 02

    Map

    Risk Mapping

  3. 03

    Improve

    RiskGuard

  4. 04

    Position

    Underwriting & Premium Negotiation Strategy

  5. 05

    Transfer

    Marketplace Execution

  6. 06

    Manage

    Ongoing Risk Management

Where we focus within this practice reflects what tends to matter most to the market and to the operation itself.

Driver qualification
Hiring standards, MVR review and training documented as underwriting facts.
Telematics and safety data
CSA scores and telematics used to tell a credible story to underwriters.
Contracts
Shipper, broker and lease agreements reviewed for risk transfer.

The Duncan Difference

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