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Solutions needed for trucking insurance issues
Safe and new trucking companies being refused traditional truck insurance
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OTA working with Facility Association on insurance matters
TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says it is working with the Facility Association (FA) to work out problems with the system and to review its national strategy. The FA insures commercial fleets that are unable to get…
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Paid NAL Insurance | Insurance for Truckers
Building comprehensive insurance solutions for truckers since 1955.
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Gallagher acquires commercial insurance broker Palmer Atlantic
HARTLAND, N.B. – Gallagher has purchased Palmer Atlantic, a specialized commercial insurance broker based in Hartland, N.B. Palmer Atlantic’s services are tailored for risk management and commercial insurance solutions, with an established specialism in long-haul transportation and logistics. “Palmer Atlantic…
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Young drivers can be insured: TTSAO Panel
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – The widely held belief that commercial drivers under the age of 25 cannot be insured is a myth, according to Lisa Arseneau of Staebler Insurance. She was moderating an insurance panel at the Truck Training Schools Association…
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Trucking contributes to 14% of all work-related crash claims: WorkSafe BC
RICHMOND, B.C. – Motor vehicle incidents (MVI) are the leading cause of traumatic workplace deaths in British Columbia, according to WorkSafe BC. The agency says work-related MVI’s account for one-third of all work-related traumatic deaths in the province. In an…
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How technology is helping insurers defend truckers
TORONTO, Ont. – Implementing technologies such as electronic logging devices (ELDs) can help insurance companies defend trucking companies when an incident occurs. That was the message from Peter Aumonier, senior vice-president of Northbridge Insurance, when speaking at the Surface Transportation…
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The Guarantee makes donation to those affected by Fort McMurray wildfire
TORONTO, Ont. – The Guarantee, an insurance company specializing in niche markets, like the transportation industry, has donated $10,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to assist victims of the Fort McMurray wildfire. “As a strong Canadian company, it’s in our…
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Northbridge exec discusses emerging risks and the need for innovation
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Two key trends affecting the Canadian transportation industry today are the disparity between the US and Canadian economies, and the weakness of the Canadian dollar. That was the message from Silvy Wright, president and CEO of Northbridge…
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After an Accident: To Speak or Not to Speak
Paralegal Jodi Burness explains what drivers should and shouldn’t say to police after an accident.
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Mother Nature, human nature and the nature of technology
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Although they may feel like opposing forces, evolving technology and changing weather are working to alter both the trucking industry and the people in it. Silvy Wright, president and CEO of insurance provider Northbridge Financial Corp., told…
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REDUCE YOUR INSURANCE PREMIUMS
Five expert tips to help you get there.
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RISKY BUSINESS: Minimizing insurance premiums is a matter of commitment, consistence and vigilance
How can you keep your insurance premiums as low as possible? Run a safe and efficient operation, pay attention to the little things, hire well, and do what you say you will. That’s the advice from Barry Peabody, Cargo Secure…
