Search results for: “Fleet”

  • The High Cost of Distraction: Protecting Your Fleet, Drivers, and Balance Sheet

    Date: October 15, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM ET Duration: 60 Minutes Distracted driving is escalating the severity of losses across the trucking industry, causing expensive disruptions and exposing fleets to costly settlements and verdicts. Traditional safety programs are no longer enough. To limit and mitigate the cost of claims and lawsuits when they’re presented, the…

  • Essential Elements of a High-Impact Fleet Safety Program

    A strong fleet safety program is a powerful strategy for driving profit and operational excellence. It can boost your bottom line by reducing accidents, cutting operational costs (insurance, repairs, liability), and enhancing driver retention and productivity. Fleet safety also protects your employees, the public, and your company’s reputation.

  • The New Liability Crisis: Why Fleets With ‘Good Scores’ Are Still Getting Hammered – And How to Fight Back

    For years, transportation companies who invested heavily in fleet safety programs believed their strong SMS scores, clean inspection history, and telematics would insulate them from the worst of the market. But 2025 has shattered that assumption. Even well-run fleets with low crash frequency and high safety compliance are seeing double-digit increases on Auto Liability—often with…

  • Nuclear Verdicts Have Changed the Legal Landscape – What Fleets Must Do Differently

    For years, nuclear verdicts — jury awards exceeding $10 million — have loomed large over the transportation industry. Once considered outliers, these catastrophic losses are now an entrenched part of the legal landscape. What began as merely emotionally charged jury decisions has morphed into a sophisticated legal strategy, engineered by plaintiff attorneys who treat litigation…

  • AI in Fleet Risk — Beyond the Hype

    Artificial intelligence is everywhere — in software, underwriting models, maintenance diagnostics, and even recruiting. But for transportation companies, the question isn’t whether or not to use AI, but rather how to use it in a way that reduces risk, enhances safety outcomes, and boosts operational efficiency.   Right now, too many fleets are chasing shiny…

  • McGriff National Webinar Series

    About the Webinar Series Webinars typically take place on the third Thursday of every month at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. Each webinar lasts approximately 60 minutes. Registration links are provided below with each webinar; a confirmation email will be sent to the email address provided. Reminder emails will be sent 24 hours and one hour…

  • The Impact of Nuclear Verdicts and Modern Courtroom Tactics on Claim Adjusting

    Two of the most influential developments are the rise of extremely large jury awards—commonly referred to as nuclear verdicts—and the evolution of modern courtroom strategies used by plaintiff attorneys. Together, these trends have increased claim severity, heightened litigation risk, and forced insurers to modify how claims are investigated, documented, reserved, and settled. As a result,…

  • The High Cost of Workplace Complacency in Risk Management: Why Organizations Can’t Afford to Ignore It

    Beyond the direct and indirect financial losses, complacency exacts a heavy toll on the human element—leading to more injuries, lower morale, and even loss of life—and erodes the safety culture that underpins sustainable operational success. As businesses navigate demanding production schedules and challenges in hiring and retaining good employees, complacency remains a hidden but costly…

  • Why Data is Outperforming Legacy Safety Programs

    For years, fleet safety followed a predictable model: classroom training, policy manuals, quarterly safety meetings, and post-accident reviews. When an incident occurred, the organization investigated what happened and adjusted accordingly. That approach wasn’t wrong, it just assumed the world would stay the same. Today, fleets are often doing more safety work than ever, yet auto…

  • How Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI) Can Protect Your Project’s Balance Sheet, Timeline and Delivery

    Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI) is an innovative insurance policy designed to protect general contractors and project owners from the financial impact of subcontractor defaults. Since its debut in 1995, SDI has become a trusted solution for managing subcontractor risk. Why Choose SDI? Top-tier fleets are being affected by: Comprehensive Protection: SDI covers both direct and…