VU Resources

Food Truck Claim…BAP or CGL?

According to a recent news story, a dozen or more people were injured by exploding propane tanks used for cooking on a food truck parked at the curb of a…

Is Sales Tax Covered by an Auto Policy?

Your insured’s auto is totaled by a negligent driver. The at-fault party’s insurer has agreed to compensate your insured’s loss of value. However, in purchasing a replacement vehicle, the insurer…

Car and piggy bank budget. Financing, auto tax, insurance and car loans, savings concept.

Contact with Animal NOT a Collision?

A Business Auto Policy was written with Collision and Specified Causes of Loss coverage. The insured struck a deer and the adjuster denied the claim on the basis that, since…

Business Auto Coverage for Nonowned Trailers

Question: “The commercial auto policy automatically includes coverage for a trailer pulled by that vehicle so long as the GVW is under 2,000 lbs. Many insureds have trailers titled in…

BAP Towing Coverage Without Endorsement?

An auto collision occurred in a remote location. The towing bill of $457 was declined by the adjuster since no towing and labor coverage had been purchased. However, the policy…

Does the BAP Cover a Detached Snow Plow?

An insured owns and operates a truck with a snow plow. While detached in his yard, the plow was damaged by a tree uprooted in a windstorm. The truck is…

Insuring Commercial Trailers Without Owned Autos

You’re quoting a business with a BOP that has Hired/Nonowned Auto coverage. The business purchases three trailers to take to job sites and trade shows. The trailers will be hauled…