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      A rated carrier
      Easy to bind
      Currently available in CA & CO
      No down payment required to
         Bind!!!(Only submit the fees)
      Competitive Rates
      24-hour Claims reporting
      Maximum of 10 operating
         vehicles for coverage per policy
      Vehicles up to 33,000 pounds
         Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
      Vehicles with a stated amount up
         to $100,000 for Physical Damage
      Up to 500 mile driving radius

BUILDER'S & TRADESMEN'S INSURANCE SERVICES IS VERY PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE A NEW Agency Auto Program providing commercial vehicle insurance tailor-made to meet the specific needs of small business owners IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA!  From an architect driving a personal vehicle for light business use to an electrician with a fleet of 10 work trucks, THIS NEW Agency Auto Program has a custom program designed for your customers

Send us your business today! Fax the submission requirements to 916-772-9292 attn: Auto Department.

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PROGRAM APPETITE

This program is designed for the following commercial auto risks

Contractors
Carpentry
Contractor or Artisan
Drywall (Sheetrock)
Exterior Repair Work
Flooring
General Contractor
Masonry
Plumbing
Roofing
Landscaping
Household, Commercial, Repair Services
AC & heating
Alarm Installation
Architects
Cable Installation
Collectors
Consultants
Decorators
Designers
Door-to-Door Sales
Dry Cleaner (non delivery)
Entrepreneur
Exterminators
Financial Planners
Handyman
Insurance Agents and Brokers
Locksmiths
Photographers
Real Estate Agents
Delivery Services
Catering
Firewood Delivery
Furniture Delivery
Ice Cream Trucks
Mail, Newspaper or Package Delivery
Messenger or Courier Services
Prepared Food Truck
Prepared Meal Delivery (Meals-on-Wheels)
Retail Delivery (Florist, Dry Cleaning, etc.)
Transportation, Care & Courtesy Passenger Services
Consulting
Entertainers
Funeral Services
Musicians
Nursing Home
Realtors
Religious Organizations
Retail Operations
Sales Representatives
Security Services
Social Services
Commercial Trucking/Wholesale Mfg/Agriculture/Marina
Debris Removal
Dirt/Sand/Gravel Transport
Escort Vehicles
Furniture Movers
Mining or Oil & Gas Industry
Wholesale Manufacturing
Farm Operations
Other Agricultural Industries

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INELIGIBLE RISKS
  • Airport/Hotel Shuttle Services
  • Amish Taxi
  • Church or Day Care Van
  • Driving Schools
  • Emergency Services
  • Freight Forwarders
  • Garbage/Waste Removal
  • Limousine Service
  • Livery for Hire
  • Mobile Home Toters
  • Non-Emergency Health Transportation
  • Pizza Delivery
  • Recycling Services
  • Restaurant/Food Service Delivery
  • Scrap Metal/Scrap Auto Services
  • Septic Waste Removal
  • Towing for Hire
  • Trucking for Hire

Binding Authority

There is no binding authority for this program. All accounts are subject to company underwriting and review.


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Policy Coverages, Limits and Deductibles
Coverage
Limits
Deductibles

Bodily Injury Liability
&
Property Damage Liability

15/30/5
15/30/15
25/50/15
25/50/25
50/100/25
50/100/50 100/300/50
100/300/100
250/500/100
250/500/250
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Combined Single Limits Liability
100k, 300k, 500k, 750k, 1mil
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  • Some trailers may not be eligible for liability coverage.
  • BI/PD limits must be equal across all units
  • Vehicles that require an MCP-65 filing with DMV must have liability limits of 750CSL or higher
  • Vehicle with GVW greater than 10,000 lbs require liability limits of 750 CSL or higher.

Medical payments coverage is offered with the following limits: if selected, all autos on a multi-car policy must have the same limits

$500 $2,000
$1,000 $5,000

Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury (UMBI) and Property Damage (UMPD) coverage is offered as follows:

  • UMBI limits cannot exceed the limits chosen for BI.
  • All autos on a multi-car policy must have the same UMBI limits
  • UMPD coverage is only available at one limit: 3,500
  • UMPD may be rejected
  • UMPD coverage is only available when UM/UIM coverage is selected.
  • UMPD coverage is available with CMP/Fire & Theft coverage.

Underinsured Motorist Bodily Injury (UIMBI) is offered as follows:

  • UIMBI may be rejected by the insured.
  • UIMBI limits cannot exceed the limits chosen for BI except when minimum limits are selected
  • All autos on a multi-car policy must have the same UIMBI limits.

Physical Damage Deductibles
  • Physical Damage only policies are acceptable
  • The following deductible options are available

Comprehensive
Fire/Theft & CAC

Collision

$100
$100
$100
$250
$250
$250
$500
$500
$500
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$2,500
$2,500
$2,500
$5,000
$5,000

$5,000


  • Collision, Comprehensive and Fire/Theft & CAC coverage require a stated amount value.
  • Comprehensive coverage is not available for all vehicles. Vehicles ineligible for this coverage may choose
  • Fire/Theft and Combined Additional Coverages
  • Comprehensive and Fire/Theft CAC coverages may be written without Collision coverage.
Stated Amount
  • Stated amount includes the current value of the vehicle including all modifications, custom parts or additional equipment that is permanently attached.
  • In the event of a loss we will pay the lesser of the stated amount, actual cash value or cost of repair/replace. Vehicles with a stated amount listed that is less than 90% of the actual cash value may require the customer to pay part of the cost of the repair beyond the deductible amount.
  • Possible resources for determining stated amount:
    • Market valuation publications & Internet sites
    • Dealerships
    • Manufacturers
    • Manufacturers
    • Lending/financial institutions
  • A minimum of $1,000 is required for rating purposes
  • Vehicles with stated amount values greater than $100,000 are not eligible for physical damage coverage. AIG Agency Auto is not responsible for determining the correct value of the vehicle.
Hired-Auto and Non-Owned Liability - Offered as follows:
  • BI/PD coverages are required if Hired-Auto and Non-Owned Liability are requested
  • The limits must match the BI/PD limits selected
Waiver of subrogation is purchased if the insured needs to provide this to their client/customer. It waives AIG's right to sue their client/customer in case of claim.
  • A $25 fee will be charged for each waiver ordered
  • $100 will be charged if order "blanket waiver of subrogation.

Policy Forms

To Follow

Policy Term

A policy may be written for a term of six (6) months or one (1) year.

Policy Terri tory

Out of state exposure is not offered ( California risks only). Policy coverage applies within the United States of America , its territories and possessions, and Canada or between their ports. The policy does not apply in Mexico . Insureds operating their vehicles in Mexico should secure an automobile policy from an authorized Mexican insurance company at the point of entry.

** PD Liability limits may not be higher than the per person BI Liability limits

*** Deductibles of $500 for Comprehensive, Named Perils and Collision will apply to lienholders regardless of insured's deductibles

**** Hired and Non-owned Liability coverages must be written together and are required coverage for MCP 65 filings

Submission Requirements
Submissions should include:
  • Acord 125 and Acord 127 applications with complete vehicle ID numbers
  • Complete Driver List with current MVR's
  • Four (4) years hard copy loss runs
Fax applications to 916-772-9292 attn: Kim Matthews

Claims

888-244-6163 within 48 hours of loss.

Agency Auto Claims Service Center
2323 W. Rose Garden lane Phoenix , AZ 85027
New claim reporting: 888-AIG-6163
Claims fax: 607-251-6840


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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the desired premium?
Any size premium is acceptable.
What is the desired fleet size?
Up to 20 vehicles in the fleet
Is there coverage available in multiple states?
Exposures outside the state of California are not eligible.
What are the vehicle size restrictions?
Vehicles up to 33,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).
Can Symbol 1 be used?
All vehicles must be owned by the insured and registered the insured's name and listed on the vehicle schedule. All Acord application general information questions must be completely answered.

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 Edition 8/23/07


This information is provided as a guideline only and is subject to change with or without notice.
 

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Phone: 916.772.9200 - Fax: 916.772.9292 • CDI #0D10271 • All non-admitted business is placed through LAE Insurance Services, Inc. CDI # 0E44215