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To
discuss your Taxi Insurance contact
Mark Holman atl 905-886-5630 or
toll free at 1-800-567-1279.
Holman Insurance Brokers Ltd. has over 20 years
experience providing Insurance for taxicabs fleets.
Holman Insurance Brokers Ltd. prides itself on building a partnership
with our customers. It is through this partnership that we are
able to specifically target needs, develop solutions, and make
recommendations to our customers. We are capable of creating a
comprehensive insurance program for fleet
owners.
When
it comes to service, meeting regulatory and statutory requirements
in a hurry is our specialty. Accurately completed Certificates
of Insurance must be provided to regulatory bodies within hours
or even minutes. Another unique requirement for taxicab insurance
is also looking after the interests of drivers, lien holders,
plate owners and various other interested parties.
When it comes to paying the premium we are able to arrange cost
effective Premium Financing to help our clients meet their cash
flow. This is particularly important for large fleets that have
a seasonal business.
Insurance for taxicabs is similar private passenger auto with
the exception of a few specially required endorsements as follows:
Permission to Carry Passengers for Compensation Endorsement
– OPCF#6A
This endorsement extends your policy coverage for scheduled autos
that are used to carry passengers for compensation or hire for
the business as specified in the endorsement.
Blanket Fleet Coverage - OPCF#21b
This endorsement will allow you to provide insurance on all vehicles
that you own or lease without reporting them during the policy
year. With this form, an initial premium is charged at the policy
inception and all additions and deletions and their effective
dates are reported at expiration for a final premium determination.
Limiting the Amount Paid for Loss or Damage Coverages – OPCF#19
In the event of an insured loss, the maximum about of insurance
under the physical damage section is limited to a specified amount
or Actual Cash Value (ACV) whichever is less.
Damage to property of Passengers OPCF #22
This endorsement provides coverage for passengers own property.
Limits are available up to $5,000 per vehicle.
Fire and Theft Deductible - OPCF #40
In the event of a fire or theft loss the applicable deductible
would apply.
Downtime Limitation Side Agreement
This endorsement provides coverage for loss of use of the vehicle
in the event of an insured loss.
Pricing
Many of our clients want to know how their premium is determined.
There are a number of factors to be considered as follows: Premiums
are developed based on the class of business and the experience
of the individual or fleet. Additional credits are available for
certain loss control procedures which can reduce or minimize loss
experience.
The loss control procedures of fleet operators are considered.
These include the following:
Auto Accident Review
A review procedure to review all incidents and should include
driver performance evaluations and corrective actions taken.
Auto Safety Program
An award program implemented as a motivator to all taxicab drivers.
Driver Selection
To include physical examinations and motor vehicle reports (MVR).
Driver Training Program
Driver qualifications should be established and documented and
procedures used to require that all drivers be certified prior
to using any taxicab vehicles.
Vehicle Maintenance Program
All vehicles should be regularly maintained with written schedules
outlining all work done to each vehicle.
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