The proliferation of autos, along with the loss statistics arising from their wide­spread use, have focused attention on the responsibilities and liabilities of owners. Coverage for these liabilities is provided by the commercial auto policy. This course introduces commercial auto insurance, focusing on the standard coverage forms as well as key motor vehicle statutes and the effect of these statutes on various types of commercial auto coverages.

Upon completion, students will be able to:

• understand the effect of motor vehicle statutes that deal with the economic consequences of motor vehicle accidents
• compare the purposes and identify similarities and differences among the various commercial auto insurance policies
• identify the parties insured by the various policies
• select appropriate coverage symbols for each of the coverages in the various commercial auto insurance policies

Property and casualty insurance agents, brokers, and adjusters at any level in their career