Uber Insurance Requirements, Are Drivers led To Buy Insurance That Leaves Them Uncovered?Allstate, State Farm, Progressive, and Geico agree, their policies do not cover Uber drivers or ridesharing activities of any kind. As Urban Insurance has written in prior posts, "Private passenger policies" do not provide coverage for vehicles used commercially, and make no mistake- Driving passengers for m...
Read MoreWhat To Know About Commercial Insurance in Chicago
Commercial insurance keeps truck drivers, their trucks and companies protected against a number of occurrences. Getting the proper insurance will guarantee you will be in compliance with state insurance requirements as well as keep your filings up-to-date with the ICC. Learning about the types of commercial insurance can go far toward making you a better informed business owner. Types of i...
Read MoreLong Haul VS Short Haul, Which is right for you?
Drive by most any mall or strip-centre, and you are likely to see multiple empty storefronts. Sure this is in part due to our slow economy; but it is also a product of an increasing number of people selecting to “Shop-on-Line” rather than visit brick and mortar stores. It is important to remember, that it’s truckers that bring these goods to people’s homes and businesses. As a trucker you pl...
Read More5 ways to Reduce your Truck Insurance Rates
The GOOD NEWS is that over the past two decades, the number of fatalities in crashes involving large trucks has fallen while the total miles truck traveled has more than doubled. Deaths in crashes involving large trucks fell to 3,413 people in 2010, down from the peak of 6,539 in 1979. The BAD NEWS is that each death is tragic. Each accident costs Truckers “Down-Time,” out-of-pocket expens...
Read MoreWe can Renew Your Delphi Commercial Policy
Delphi Insurance has stopped writing all Tow Trucksas well as all other commercial policies.Searching for a replacement, Turn to Urban Insurance. Urban has companies that are willing to honor your renewal rate from Delphi.We have been a dependable source for Towing Insurance for 50 years. We have multiple sources for your commercial insurance: so we can find you the lowest rates.We und...
Read MoreInsurance Requirements for Tow Trucks
Towing information, insurance requirements for tow trucksWhen your searching for Insurance for your Tow Truck, Turn to Urban Insurance. We have been a dependable source for Towing Insurance since 1961. No matter if you tow disabled autos, do reprocession or relocation work, or repair customer's cars, Urban can get you the coverage your business needs. We understand the requirements that the Se...
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Read MoreWhat is Bobtail Insurance?
Bobtail or Non-Trucking Liability policies are necessary coverage for Owner-Operators who are leased on to a carrier, use that companies ICC number, and whom that carrier, while delivering goods, loading and unloading, for the carrier covers you under their policy. Bobtail Insurance is coverage, which is designed to provide protection for your tractor, when you’re leased-onto a motor carrier, us...
Read MoreInsurance for Relocation Towing
Urban Insurance has been providing insurance for Towing company for over 50 years. One of the most common questions we are asked by tow operators is “Do I need “Special towing insurance” to do Relocation tows. The short answer is “Yes.” In Illinois, an owner of private property has the right to have unauthorized vehicles removed from their premises. It is important for property owners to rememb...
Read More“Do I Need “Special Towing Insurance” to do Relocation Tows?
Urban Insurance has been providing insurance for Towing company for over 50 years. One of the most common questions we are asked by tow operators is “Do I need “Special towing insurance” to do Relocation tows? The short answer is “Yes.”
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