‘Commercial considerations’ transit insurance extension

From time to time, situations can arise where a haulage contractor feels obliged to settle a claim for loss or damage to a consignment even though, from a contractual perspective, they may not be liable. In this scenario, firms should consider arranging a ‘commercial considerations’ extension under their hauliers’ liability transit insurance policy.

Some of the benefits of arranging a ‘commercial considerations’ extension under a hauliers’ liability transit policy include:

• Commercial considerations extensions are typically significantly cheaper than arranging full responsibility cover.

• The insured is not normally required by the insurer to justify why he or she wishes to take advantage of the extension following loss or damage.

Drawbacks with a ‘commercial considerations’ extension include:

• Limits offered by insurers tend to be quite low (perhaps no more than £50,000 any one event, quite often substantially less).

• There tends to be a relatively low annual aggregate limit, meaning a possible problem could arise if a client has already elected to take advantage of the commercial considerations extension on one or two previous occasions.

It’s important to keep in mind the existence of a ‘commercial considerations’ extension is disclosed to a customer, under the terms of the extension, cover will normally be considered void.

To find our more, talk to your usual Towergate adviser.

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About the author

Chris North FCII is a respected industry leader with over 40 years' experience, who has worked in the insurance industry in a variety of roles, accumulating a wealth of knowledge. He is currently Technical Manager for Towergate's motor division, providing expertise on all matters relating to motor fleet insurance, in particular haulage and self-drive hire fleets.

This is a marketing article by Towergate Insurance.