28 Sep
2018

What an insurance agent needs to get your tow truck insurance quote

by Katelyn Betts | in Business Insurance, Insurance, Transportation

Maybe you’ve been putting it off, but you’re finally going to bite the bullet and get tow truck insurance quotes. Tow truck insurance rates depend on a lot of different factors, so when you’re on the phone with an agent they’re probably going to have a few questions for you. The point of those questions is to help you get the most accurate quote possible. To give you a bit of a heads-up about what to expect when you get a tow truck insurance quote, here are some of the questions the agent might ask.

05 Sep
2018

Why do I need garage liability insurance for my tow truck business?

by Katelyn Betts | in Insurance, Transportation

When you’re running a tow truck business, you have a lot on your mind. You have to manage your drivers, keep track of your accounting, fill out paperwork, and, of course, deal with the tow truck insurance. One coverage you might have questions about is garage liability insurance. First of all, what is garage liability insurance? And why would you need garage liability insurance if you don’t have a garage? We’re going to explain what garage liability is, why you might want to consider it, and how you can get quotes for garage liability insurance.

22 Aug
2018

How to start a tow truck business (and hit the ground running)

by Katelyn Betts | in Business Insurance, Insurance, Transportation

You’ve made up your mind – you want to start a tow truck business. You’re going to yourself out there and create your very own business. Congratulations! There’s definitely freedom in being your own boss, and knowing that you built something is very satisfying. Now, towing is not for the faint-of-heart. It’s hard work, and the work is rain-or-shine, day or night. But you get the satisfaction of knowing that you’ve done an honest day’s worked and really helped people. So, all this being said – you’re going to create your own business. We’ve got some tips on how to start a tow truck business.

01 Aug
2018

Don’t make these 8 mistakes when buying tow truck insurance

by Katelyn Betts | in Business Insurance, Insurance, Tips, Transportation

There’s a lot to consider when you get tow truck insurance, and it can get a little overwhelming. When you’re getting insurance in a high-risk industry like towing, it’s crucial that you get the right coverage to protect your business, your drivers, and your trucks. Check out the following common tow truck insurance mistakes so you know what to look out for when you’re buying tow truck insurance.

13 Jun
2018

3 ways to prevent a major increase in your tow truck insurance renewal rate

by Katelyn Betts | in Business Insurance, Insurance, Transportation

You’re probably not the biggest fan of tow truck insurance. We get that – tow truck insurance can get complicated with all of the coverages out there. And, well, towing insurance isn’t exactly cheap. However, it’s a necessary thing. You can’t avoid your insurance renewal every year. Now, you might be dreading your renewal because your rates could go up. Or maybe you’re wondering what the big deal about your renewal is. Anyways, we’ll explain what a renewal is and give you three strategies to keep your insurance rates from skyrocketing.

07 Feb
2018

What is physical damage coverage and does my tow truck business need it?

by Katelyn Betts | in Insurance, Transportation

Sometimes we run into bad luck. Running a tow truck business, you know that anything can happen – you face a lot of risks, and sometimes those risks catch up with you. Tow truck insurance exists to help your business out of tight spots and protect your towing operation, but there are a lot of coverages out there that you ought to consider before being satisfied that your business is protected from anything the road can throw at you (or any trees that could fall on your tow trucks – we’ll explain in a second.) One of those coverages is physical damage coverage. We’ll explain what physical damage coverage is and how it can protect your business.

10 Jan
2018

Does my deductible affect my tow truck insurance rates?

by Katelyn Betts | in Business Insurance, Insurance, Transportation

If you sometimes feel like your head is spinning when you’re confronted with all of the insurance-related terms you have to know for your tow truck business, don’t worry – you’re not alone. With all the different types of tow truck insurance out there, not to mention all the fancy insurance words, it can get overwhelming. One of those buzzwords you might have been wondering about is deductible. Maybe you’ve been wondering what exactly a deductible is and why people make a big deal about it. We’ll give the definition of deductible and go over what it means. Even better, we’ll explain how it can affect your tow truck insurance rates.

06 Dec
2017

Does my tow truck business need garagekeepers insurance?

by Katelyn Betts | in Business Insurance, Transportation

If you run a tow truck business, you know that you face plenty of risks every day. To cover those risks, you need to protect your business with tow truck insurance. Since every tow truck business is different, every tow truck business needs a unique insurance plan that’s customized for its specific risks. One type of insurance that you might want to consider for your operation is garagekeepers liability insurance. We’ll explain what garagekeepers is and how it can protect your tow truck business.

13 Mar
2017

What are the main risks for my tow truck business?

by Katelyn Betts | in Business Insurance, Transportation

There are lots of potential risks that people who work with tow trucks face every day. Risks, or exposures, are why people get tow truck insurance in the first place—so that they’re protected from whatever life might throw at them.

As someone who works in the tow truck industry, it’s important that you understand what you’re up against. There are several types of risks that your business faces every day, so we’ve outlined the kinds of exposures that you need to be aware of when thinking about getting your insurance coverage. The exposures and risks depend on what kind of tow truck business you have (mainly whether you’re strictly towing or you have a body shop), but these are the main ones to think about.

21 Feb
2017

What affects my tow truck insurance premium?

by Katelyn Betts | in Business Insurance, Insurance, Transportation

No two businesses are the same. This is especially true when it comes to tow trucks. Your business, whether it’s a tow-truck company or an auto shop, has its own fingerprint, and this fingerprint plays a large part in deciding what kind of insurance you need. And once you find the right coverage for you, there are lots of different factors that go into determining the cost of your insurance premium.

To take some of the mystery out of your insurance rates, here are some details about your business that will impact your premium:

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Tag: tow-truck insurance

What an insurance agent needs to get your tow truck insurance quote

Why do I need garage liability insurance for my tow truck business?

How to start a tow truck business (and hit the ground running)

Don’t make these 8 mistakes when buying tow truck insurance

3 ways to prevent a major increase in your tow truck insurance renewal rate

What is physical damage coverage and does my tow truck business need it?

Does my deductible affect my tow truck insurance rates?

Does my tow truck business need garagekeepers insurance?

What are the main risks for my tow truck business?

What affects my tow truck insurance premium?