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Transportation

APD and MTC cover for your clients

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    In the fast-moving world of commercial transportation, speed and reliability matter.

    With over 25 years of underwriting experience, we provide quick, efficient, and expert-backed solutions that give brokers a competitive edge. Our ability to rate, quote, and bind risks in-house means faster turnaround times, fewer delays, and seamless coverage solutions for your clients.

    We specialize in Auto Physical Damage (APD) and Motor Truck Cargo (MTC) coverage, offering the flexibility to secure them individually or as a combined policy through PolicyFly, a digital platform that streamlines the underwriting process.

    Whether you're covering independent owner-operators or large fleets, our tailored solutions ensure that you can secure coverage nationwide with confidence.

    Our transportation insurance solutions are designed to provide brokers with the flexibility and control they need to serve a wide range of clients, whether insuring single units or extensive fleets.
    With both APD and Motor MTC cover available on a stand-alone or combined basis, we offer tailored policies that adapt to the unique exposures of each risk.

    Auto Physical Damage (APD)

    Motor Truck Cargo (MTC)

    Our specialist underwriting team has access to a broad range of capacity through Great Lakes Insurance SE (a wholly owned subsidiary of Munich Re). We offer comprehensive coverage across all commercial, business, private passenger, and livery auto physical damage risks. Whether you're an independent owner-operator or manage a large fleet, we can provide tailored coverage that meets your needs, including both short-haul and long-haul exposures.

    Product features

    Our extensive market access allows us to provide the following coverage options:

    • Coverage backed by Great Lakes Security
    • Commercial Trucking, Business Auto, Livery, and Private Passenger
    • Drive-a-way Operations
    • Short and Long Haul
    • Single Units to Large Fleets
    • Reporting Basis (for fleets of qualifying size)
    • Loan/Lease GAP coverage and Downtime rental
    • Trailer Interchange & Non-Owned Trailer Coverage
    • Hired Vehicle Coverage
    • Terminal Coverage
    • Additional Towing and Storage Limits

    Territories

    We provide nationwide coverage across all US states.

    Capacity

    • Up to $1.5 million per loss

    • No limitation on Total Insured Value (ACV Basis)

    • Up to a Maximum Limit (as part of a fleet) of $500,000 any one unit/combination

    With full underwriting authority, we provide comprehensive coverage for road-transported cargo, including refrigeration, auto haulers, and livestock. Our coverage can be written on both primary and excess basis, ensuring flexible solutions to meet your cargo insurance needs.

     

     

    Product features

    We offer robust coverage options, including:

    • Coverage backed by Great Lakes Security
    • Short and Long Haul
    • Single Units to Large Fleets
    • Trailer Interchange
    • Debris Removal
    • Earned Freight Protection
    • Primary and Excess of Loss Coverage
    • Refrigeration Breakdown Coverage

    Territories

    We provide nationwide coverage across all US states.

    Capacity

    • Up to a Maximum Limit (depending on risk) of $500,000 for any one truck
    • Normal Maximum $250,000 on any one truck (full value or primary)
    • Excess limits available up to a maximum of $900,000 (minimum excess point of $100,000)
    • Normal Excess Maximum of $500,000 depending on risk/exposure; ability to write excess of domestic insurance carrier

     

    Value-added services

    Simplifying transportation cover with PolicyFly

    We utilize PolicyFly, a digital platform that streamlines the underwriting process, allowing brokers to secure coverage quickly and efficiently. Through this platform, you can:

    • Bind both APD and MTC cover under one  streamlining policy, eliminating redundant data entry.
    • Receive an immediate  confirmation of cover upon binding for qualifying submissions (subject to clear sanctions check).

    • Take advantage of a 5% discount when purchasing both APD and MTC together.  

    • Enjoy Automated Rate/Quote/Bind System for fast, hassle-free binding.

    PolicyFly provides transportation cover for insurance brokers
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    Faster submissions

    Forget the days of email chains, PDF forms, and manual rekeying. PolicyFly’s smart intake system ingests and organizes submission data in real time, giving you a faster, more accurate experience from the moment you submit an application.

    That means no duplicated data, fewer administrative steps, and a streamlined workflow that frees you up to focus on finding the right cover for your clients.

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    Smarter policy management

    This gives brokers a clearer view of where a policy stands from submission to  issuance, with real-time visibility into policy status, coverage history, and more. When combined, this means:

    • Less back and forth with insureds
    • Faster turnaround on mid-term changes
    • Greater trust built through transparency

      

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    Financial strength and security

    Our APD and MTC policies are written with Great Lakes Insurance SE (Munich Re subsidiary), rated A+ (Superior) XV by AM Best.

    How to get a quote

    To provide you with an accurate quote, we require:

    • A completed application form

    • Schedule of units (with values for APD)

    • Previous years loss runs

    • Schedule of drivers

    • Historical total insured value (minimum three years) – for APD coverage only

    Out of appetite

    • Coal haulers

    • Drivers under one year of experience

    • Taxi cabs

    • Piggybacked loads (MTC) 

    • Risks requiring filings

    Contact our experts

    Mark Gadd

    Head of Direct Underwriting

    mark.gadd@munichre.com

     

    Mark Watson

    Underwriter

    mwatson@munichre.com

     

    Ethan Long

    Assistant Underwriter

    elong@munichre.com

    Julian Pryke

    Head of Transportation

    jpryke@munichre.com

     

    Julie Whitehead

    Underwriter

    jwhitehead@munichre.com

     

    Marie Georgiou

    Assistant Underwriter/Team Supervisor

    mgeorgiou@munichre.com

    Jake Ferris

    Senior Underwriter

    jferris@munichre.com

     

    Nicola Sanders

    Underwriter

    nsanders@munichre.com

    We’re here to make placing transportation risks simple. Just share your details, and a member of our team will be in touch shortly.