The Benefits of Occupational Accident Coverage

Placing You First Insurance Podcast by CRC Group

Americans learned just how vital the trucking industry is to daily life during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Truck drivers all across the country witnessed an outpouring of public recognition and gratitude as the nation coped with shipping delays and supply shortages\. As the economy works to recover, trucking will continue to play an essential role, making it more important than ever that trucking companies protect business operations. Often overlooked, occupational accident insurance should be a key component of any trucking company’s risk management program.
Contributor

• Alek Turko is a Managing Underwriter and Office President with 5Star Specialty Programs, a division of CRC Group. Alek and his team specialize in providing trucking insurance solutions in the for-hire trucking, leased owner-operator, and public auto spaces.

5Star is a full-service MGA, and subsidiary of CRC Group, offering unmatched expertise in the trucking, public auto, and Worker’s Compensation sectors. With more than 30 years in the industry and strong partnerships with multiple highly rated carriers, 5Star writes both fleet and individual policies, making it easier for trucking companies to sponsor a program and ensure that every leased driver has adequate coverage with known limits. Along with occupational accident insurance, 5Star also offers Worker’s Compensation to cover non-leased drivers such as company drivers, clerical staff, mechanics, and company owners. Non-Trucking Liability (NTL) and Physical Damage policies, as well as Contingent Liability is also available.
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Chapter

1. The Benefits of Occupational Accident Coverage (00:00:00)

2. What is occupational accident insurance? (00:01:55)

3. Why is it so important to have? (00:04:35)

4. Does it include legal defense? (00:08:44)

5. What does the perfect submission look like? (00:09:23)

6. What are the benefits of working with a CRC Group producer? (00:12:18)

7. Does it extend beyond truckers to other classes? (00:14:46)