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Trends in the consolidation of truck insurance agencies

Trends in the Consolidation of Truck Insurance Agencies

April 23, 2025

John Sommers II for Transport Topics AssuredPartners Inc., an insurance brokerage firm located in Lake Mary, Florida, has announced its acquisition of the Roemer Insurance Agency and its affiliate, Sunforest Transportation Insurance Group, both situated in Toledo, Ohio. While the financial details of the transaction were not revealed, this acquisition reflects the growing trend of […]

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Smith elevated to president of trucking division at great american

Smith Elevated to President of Trucking Division at Great American Group

April 23, 2025

Promotion Announcement at Great American Insurance Group Great American Insurance Group, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, has named Randal M. Smith as the divisional president of its Trucking Division. Smith’s Career Path Smith started his tenure with Great American in 1992. After a brief departure to co-found Transportation Specialists Insurance Agency, he returned to Great American […]

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Navigating insurance minefields: your guide to smart choices

Navigating Insurance Minefields: Your Guide to Smart Choices

April 22, 2025

Addressing Insurance Challenges in the Trucking Industry For fleet owners and operators, managing insurance challenges is a critical issue. Increased premiums, liability claims, and disputes over cargo insurance create significant financial risks for trucking firms. (Photo: iStock) The number of transport trucks on Canadian roads has increased dramatically over the past ten years, resulting in […]

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Sentenced for stealing $1.3 million: from truck repairs to luxury

Sentenced for Stealing $1.3 Million: From Truck Repairs to Luxury Living

April 22, 2025

Hugo Man Sentenced for Embezzlement A resident of Hugo has been sentenced to over four years in prison for embezzling $1.3 million from the truck repair company he was employed at and misusing the funds for extravagant purchases. Details of the Case Leon A. Keener, 55, received his sentence on Wednesday in U.S. District Court […]

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Florida trucker busted for selling fake insurance to fellow drivers

Florida Trucker Busted for Selling Fake Insurance to Fellow Drivers

April 21, 2025

Authorities have taken into custody Kenny Niebla from Miami on allegations of embezzling nearly $60,000 from fake insurance premiums, as reported by the Florida Department of Financial Services. Niebla is recognized as the proprietor of Andoba Trucking Co. and Sea Trucking located in Hialeah. He is accused of providing fraudulent insurance coverage by issuing insurance […]

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Understanding the new revenue recognition standard in transportation and logistics

Understanding the New Revenue Recognition Standard in Transportation and Logistics

April 21, 2025

New revenue recognition standards will soon impact nearly all nonpublic companies in the U.S., requiring compliance by the end of the 2019 calendar year. In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) established new, comprehensive principles-based guidelines for revenue recognition, aimed at significantly affecting U.S. companies that issue financial statements. This standard is intended […]

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Essential guide to tow truck insurance: coverage, costs, and best

Essential Guide to Tow Truck Insurance: Coverage, Costs, and Best Choices

April 20, 2025

Operating a tow truck is a job fraught with risk, as drivers often work on busy streets and in harsh weather conditions while transporting vehicles that can weigh a ton or more. Due to these dangers, obtaining suitable tow truck insurance is essential for protecting your business against legal claims and any potential harm to […]

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Insurer's rights in bankruptcy proceedings affirmed by supreme court

Insurer’s Rights in Bankruptcy Proceedings Affirmed by Supreme Court

April 20, 2025

Supreme Court Ruling on Insurer’s Role in Bankruptcy On June 6, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a unanimous decision in Truck Insurance Exchange v. Kaiser Gypsum Co., Inc., No. 22-1079, establishing that an insurer responsible for bankruptcy claims qualifies as a “party in interest” in Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. The Court found that the […]

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California truckers benefit from affordable insurance program by nest best

California Truckers Benefit from Affordable Insurance Program by Nest Best Insurance Agency

April 19, 2025

Launch of Affordable Trucking Insurance Program by Nest Best Insurance Agency in California Glendale, California–(Newsfile Corp. – April 10, 2025) – Nest Best Insurance Agency, a prominent provider of commercial truck insurance, has unveiled a new cost-effective trucking insurance program in California. This initiative is designed to assist owner-operators and fleet operators in securing personalized […]

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Bangladesh's financial landscape: today's key highlights

Bangladesh’s Financial Landscape: Today’s Key Highlights

April 19, 2025

November 08, 2020 00:00:00 Truck Lagbe has partnered with Guardian Life Insurance Limited to provide life insurance coverage for truck drivers. Anayet Rashid, CEO of Truck Lagbe, and Shamim Ahmed, Executive Vice President and COO of Guardian Life Insurance, were in attendance for the contract signing. New Life Insurance Initiative for Truck Drivers Truck Lagbe, […]

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