A 2026 Field Guide for Field Service and Light-Duty Fleets
14 Pages (PDF)
Commercial auto losses. Rising liability severity. Shrinking umbrella capacity.
Field service companies operating light-duty fleets are facing increasing pressure from rising insurance costs, nuclear verdicts, and shrinking umbrella capacity. This guide examines the trends driving commercial auto losses and what operators can do to strengthen their underwriting story before the next renewal cycle.
WHAT'S INSIDE
14 Years of Commercial Auto Losses
Why rates continue to rise even for companies with clean claims histories.
The Double Entrapment Gap
How company-issued devices can create liability exposure behind the wheel.
Nuclear Verdicts & Shrinking Umbrellas
Why excess coverage is becoming harder to obtain and more expensive to maintain.
What Underwriters Now Require
How carriers are evaluating distracted driving controls, telematics, and fleet risk.