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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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Auto Fleet Risks Ahead. Before you hit the road, know the Laws.
June 3, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / Risks Ahead Series / 0 comments
Mississippi is the only state in which you can still drink and drive. So don’t be surprised if the guy in the lane next to yours begins to drive sideways if you are driving in Mississippi. New Hampshire is the only state that doesn’t have seat belt laws. The state does have a primary child […]
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