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Available coverages in CaliforniaBODILY INJURY/PROPERTY DAMAGE COVERAGE (BI/PD) Bodily Injury Liability provides coverage in the event a covered Tow Truck causes injury or death to another person and the insured is considered at-fault for the accident. It covers expenses related to medical costs, lost wages, sickness, death and pain and suffering for an injured third party. It also covers legal defense costs related to claims against covered damages. See the policy for full details. Property Damage Liability provides coverage in the event a covered Tow Truck causes damage to any property and the insured is considered atfault for the accident. It also covers legal defense costs related to claims against covered damages. Available Limits: 15/30/5 100 CSL 25/50/15 300 CSL 50/100/25 500 CSL 100/300/50 600 CSL 250/500/100 750 CSL 1,000 CSL Rules: • The BI/PD limits must be the same for all vehicles on the policy. Tow Trucks Insurance.com will not write multiple policies for the same named insured. UNINSURED/UNDERINSURED MOTORISTS COVERAGE (UM/UIM) UM/UIM provides coverage for damages which an insured is legally entitled to recover from another party who is considered at-fault for an accident, but is uninsured or underinsured for the level of damages. Available UM/UIM BI: Available Limit for UMPD: 25/50 300/300 30/60 500/500 50/100 600/600 100/300 750/750 250/500 1,000/1,000 Rules: • UM/UIM BI limits cannot exceed BI/PD limits, but may be lower than BI/PD limits, provided the customer signs the appropriate block on the application. • Limits must be the same for each Tow Truck of a multi-Tow Truck risk. • Is available on power driven vehicles only. • UMPD can be rejected provided the insured signs the appropriate block on the application. • UMPD is only available when UM/UIM BI is purchased and collision is not. PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE Collision provides coverage in the event of a loss or damage to an insured Tow Truck caused by a collision or overturn. Collision must be written with Comprehensive or Fire & Theft with CAC. Comprehensive provides coverage in the event of a loss or damage to an insured Tow Truck caused by incidents other than a collision. This includes damages due to fire, theft, vandalism, windstorm or contact with an animal. Fire and Theft with Combined Additional Coverages provides coverage in the event of a loss or damage to an insured Tow Truck caused by a specific occurrence. The damage or loss must be caused by: fire, lightning or explosion; theft; windstorms or hail; earthquakes; flood or rising waters; vandalism; while being transported by a third party; or by a collision with an animal. Available Deductibles: 100 250 500 1,000 2,500 5,000 Rules: • Eligibility for Comprehensive coverage is determined by Tow Truck type. • Comprehensive or Fire and Theft with CAC can be purchased without Collision coverage, as long as BI/PD is also purchased. • Physical Damage Only policies can be written. Tow Trucks Insurance.com allow an Unlimited Radius on Physical Damage Only policies. The limit of liability and rate are based upon a Tow Truck’s Stated Amount (not cost new). The Stated Amount should reflect a Tow Truck’s current retail value including any special or permanently attached equipment. Using Stated Amount provides a superior value by allowing our insureds to customize their policy to accurately capture a Tow Truck’s true value. The easiest way to establish a Stated Amount is to consult a book or other publication. Other possibilities include consulting with a dealer/manufacturer or checking Internet sites. When determining Stated Amount, remember to take condition, mileage and location into consideration. Also consider any Tow Truck upgrades, engine or major component rebuilds that could further increase a Tow Truck’s value. Possible resources include*: • Valuation Publications & Internet Sites - Truck Blue Book, truckpaper.com, tradeonline.com • Dealerships - What is the current retail value of the Tow Truck? • Manufacturers - What is the special or permanently attached equipment worth? • Lending/Financial Institutions - What is the current Blue Book value of the Tow Truck? • Market-Value Software - N.A.D.A. (possible fee involved for the software) A Stated Amount must be maintained to remain accurate. Each time a policy term renews, you should review the values of all insured vehicles and modify stated amounts as needed to ensure they remain accurate. Rules for Stated Amount: • A minimum value of $5,000 will apply for rating purposes. (This minimum does not apply to trailers.) • Passenger autos, pickups, vans, utility vehicles or trailers valued over $125,000 must be submitted for approval. • Trucks, buses or motor homes valued over $200,000 must be submitted for approval. • The customer is responsible for determining the appropriate amount of coverage. In the event of a loss, our policy pays the least of the stated amount, actual cash value, or cost to repair or replace. ON-HOOK TOWING LIABILITY COVERAGE A towing-specific coverage that provides physical damage coverage for an auto or watercraft while being towed by an insured’s covered vehicle. The coverage provides protection to the named insured when found liable for damage resulting from fire, theft, explosion, vandalism or a collision. Available Limits: 15,000 25,000 50,000 100,000* 200,000* 250,000* Available Deductibles: 500 1,000 2,500** **Available with limits of 200,000 and 250,000. Rules: • This coverage is only available on tow trucks, car carriers, and dually pickups with fifth wheel. If any vehicle has this coverage, all towing vehicles must have the coverage. • Limits must be the same for all eligible vehicles. • This coverage cannot be purchased unless BI/PD is also purchased. • This coverage is not the same as Cargo Coverage. |