• Sole proprietors that are paid for plowing driveways
• Landscapers that provide snow removal services during winter
• Business Interruption Coverage
• Commercial Umbrella Coverage
Removing snow from driveways, parking lots and public areas can be profitable work, but there is a certain amount of risk involved. Snow plowing insurance policies help protect snow removal companies in Vermont from a range of potential risks that they’re exposed to.
Snow plowing insurance is a specialized form of commercial insurance that’s uniquely crafted to meet the risk mitigation needs of snow removal companies. Most policies include multiple coverage options that businesses can select from to create a network of protections suited for their situation.
Most companies in Vermont that offer snow removal services should have snow plow insurance. A policy may be appropriate for:
Whether an individual truck owner needs a commercial snow plow policy or can rely on their personal auto insurance often depends on whether they’re paid for plowing driveways. Individuals who plow friends, neighbors or family members’ driveways in exchange for monetary compensation normally need a commercial policy, while those who do this for nothing in exchange usually don’t need a special snow plow policy.
As mentioned, snow plow insurance policies usually make a number of coverages available as standard or optional features. Some of the more commonly chosen protections include:
Companies should consider each coverage carefully when setting up a policy, but any commercial auto coverage chosen deserves special attention. Plow drivers are often working in non-ideal driving conditions, when the chances of an accident are higher, and the liability protections included in this coverage ought to be chosen with that in mind. Additionally, companies usually also need to make sure the coverage extends protection to plows, salters and other equipment that’s installed on vehicles.
An insurance agent who specializes in snow plow insurance can assist with setting up a policy’s commercial auto coverage and other protections. A specialized agent will be familiar with the risks that snow removal companies are exposed to, and they’ll be able to provide informed recommendations regarding coverages and limits.
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Snow plow policies are based on many factors and often vary in cost. Where a company is located, what type of equipment it uses and how many customers it services may all influence a policies’ premiums, as can many other considerations.
Businesses can get an accurate estimate of how much they specifically would have to pay for coverage by talking with an independent insurance agent. Independent agents have the freedom to request quotes from multiple insurers in the state, which makes it easy to compare how much different insurance companies will charge given various factors.
For help finding snow plowing insurance that meets your company’s needs, contact the independent insurance agents at Paige & Campbell Insurance. Our independent agents have assisted many snow removal companies in Vermont, and they have the expertise necessary to get your company a great policy.
Barre
P.O. Box 469
297 North Main Street
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6631
Bradford
P.O. Box 392
25 North Main Street
Bradford, VT
(802) 222-5222
Waitsfield
5197 Main Street, Suite 3
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 496-3118
This material is for informational purposes only. All statements herein are subject to the provisions, exclusions and conditions of the applicable policy, state and federal laws. For an actual description of coverage, terms and conditions, please refer to the applicable insurance policy or check with your insurance professional. The illustrations, instructions and principles contained in the material are general in scope and, to the best of our knowledge, current at the time of publication.
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