The Auto Liability Squeeze

A 2026 Field Guide for Nonprofit Social Services

TRUCE white paper auto liability squeeze nonprofit social services

14 Pages (PDF)

Commercial auto losses. Rising liability severity. Shrinking umbrella capacity.

Nonprofit social services organizations are facing one of the most challenging insurance environments in years. This guide examines the trends driving premium increases, underwriting scrutiny, and shrinking coverage options—and what leaders can do to prepare.

13 Years of Commercial Auto Losses

Why rates continue to rise even for organizations with clean claims histories.

The HNOA Blind Spot

How employee-owned vehicles create hidden liability exposure.

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.

50%

have seen premiums double since 2019

1 in 4

saw increases of 200–800%

63%

changed carriers in the last five years

2/3

report difficulty obtaining quotes