9 steps to avoid negligent entrustment
9 steps to avoid negligent entrustment
Agent & Broker Insider today featured a web exclusive on Negligent Entrustment written 
by Steve Macauley, a partner at KMRD Partners. Steve has more than 30 years experience in the property and casualty brokerage insurance industry focusing on large complex accounts. Steve’s background is well-rounded with experience serving the end-user as well as designing and marketing reinsurance programs.
To read Steve’s article and learn more about Negligent Entrustment, please <click here>
Following are some guidelines for avoiding the potentially devastating consequences of negligent entrustment:
- Read the literature on negligent entrustment to understand the risks.
- Teach by example, especially when driving with younger employees.
- Put clear safety policies in writing.
- Enforce clearly defined driver guidelines with zero tolerance.
- Pre-screen all individuals who are granted permission to drive on company business.
- Monitor and enforce drug and alcohol policies.
- Review the driving records of all those with permission to drive on company business annually.
- Mandate training modules for all at-risk drivers.
- Maintain company vehicles to meet stringent safety standards.
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