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NAFA Meeting on EV Fleet Risks

March 27, 2024 / by KMRD Partners / Announcements, Blog

Representing KMRD Partners, Branch President, Bob Dietzel, made a presentation to the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) in Whippany, New Jersey entitled “Insurance risks and considerations when planning for EV’s in your fleet”. Bob was asked to speak about risk and insurance issues of incorporating Electric Vehicles into commercial fleets. For a copy of […]

Reducing Distracted Driving with “This App Saves Lives”

May 13, 2021 / by KMRD Partners / Blog, Risk Control, Webinars

For those who missed our webinar on reducing distractive driving with “This App Saves Lives” … here is a recording! At KMRD Partners we believe that risk management shouldn’t just be seen through an insurance lens. Rather it should also be viewed as a way to make everyday life experiences safer. We always look for […]

The Rise of the Distracted Driver; And Why Corporate Auto Insurance Rates Are Going Up

May 23, 2018 / by KMRD Partners / Blog, From Gerry's Desk / 0 comments

With over 6 million auto accidents occurring annually, many claims managers feel overwhelmed by the number of resulting claims. In this blog post, we’ll discuss distracted driving and potential implications – and provide you with a few tips on how to lower your corporate auto insurance rates. As automobiles increasingly double as entertainment centers, telephone […]

Employers Should Inform Employees of Election to Reject Underinsured Motorist Coverage

March 25, 2017 / by KMRD Partners / Announcements, From Gerry's Desk / 0 comments

Case Involving Underinsured Motorist Coverage Each state regulates the coverage form and requirements. For example, Pennsylvania requires all drivers purchase a $15K per person / $30K per accident bodily injury limit. Most commercial clients purchase a $1M limit. However some elect to purchase only the minimum limit required by State law because: Their drivers are not permitted […]

Here’s Why You Need Automobile Liability Insurance

March 8, 2017 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series / 0 comments

According to an estimate released by the National Safety Council, a nonprofit safety advocacy group, roadside fatalities in 2016 reached 40,200. This was a 6% gain from 2015 and a 14% gain from 2014, impacting business automobile liability insurance rates. The Council also released these troubling findings: 47% of motorists reported they are comfortable texting while […]

Get Fleet Risk Insurance Because Motor Vehicles are Vulnerable to Hacking

July 1, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / Risks Ahead Series / 0 comments

The FBI and U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have issued a bulletin warning that motor vehicles are “increasingly vulnerable” to hacking. The FBI warned that criminals could exploit online vehicle software updates by sending fake e-mail messages to vehicle owners wishing to obtain legitimate software updates. Recipients could be tricked into clicking links to […]

Blaming Driver Behavior Instead of Accidents

June 29, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series / 0 comments

With roadway fatalities reaching a 50 year high, resulting from crashes, collisions and other driver generated incidents, a growing number of safety advocates hope to change a century-old mentality they claim trivializes the most common cause of traffic incidents: human error. As a first step, these advocates would prefer these incidents, which resulted in about […]

Fleet Risks Ahead. Fatal Crashes Doubled after States Legalized Marijuana

June 24, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / Risks Ahead Series / 0 comments

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s report, “Prevalence of Marijuana Involvement in Fatal Crashes: Washington, 2010-2014,” found fatal crashes involving drivers who recently used marijuana doubled after the state legalized the drug in December 2012. When there is risk ahead, you can count on KMRD Partners Risk and Insurance Solutions for a common sense approach […]

Auto Fleet Risks Ahead. Keep Your Eyes on the Road

June 17, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / Risks Ahead Series / 0 comments

New York State police officers issued 84,720 texting-while-driving tickets in 2015, which was an 840% increase from the 9,015 tickets issued in 2011. Whether you are in New York, Pennsylvania or any other state, keep your eyes on the road and off your mobile device. When there is risk ahead, you can count on KMRD […]

Auto Fleet Risks Ahead. Mobile Device Distractions

June 10, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / Risks Ahead Series / 0 comments

The distraction caused by a mobile device notification – an incoming phone call, text, alarm bell or vibration – is comparable to the effects when users make calls or send text messages, according to a study fielded by Florida State University. “Although these notifications are generally short in duration, they can prompt task-irrelevant thoughts, or […]

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