So, your insurance policy for your moving and storage operation is up for renewal. What can you expect? Unfortunately, you can count on commercial auto insurance premiums to go up. Why? The simple answer is that the average claim payment in commercial auto liability increased by 39% between 2019 and 2023. This spike is due…
Celebrating Women in Trucking: 100 Years in the Driver’s Seat
In recognition of Women’s History Month, I thought it would be appropriate to celebrate the history and accomplishments of women in the trucking industry, including the many successful, woman-led moving and storage companies insured with our MOVER’S CHOICE program. Women Take the Wheel During World War I, women found themselves in the driver’s seat,…
Movers, do you Need to Purchase Bonds?
In my 18 years of writing bonds, I have found that many moving and storage customers do not realize they need a bond until the last minute, which can put them in a difficult situation. Recently, I had such a situation with a customer who needed a military bond immediately, and the window that DPS…
2025 Housing Market & Economic Predictions Mixed
By Brandon Laam At MOVER’S CHOICE, we strive to provide relevant and current information to help our moving and storage customers and their insurance brokers navigate the challenging moving landscape. In this blog, we’re taking a look at the housing market and economic predictions for 2025, as well as current moving trends. Is there good…
The Intersection of AI & Fleet Management: Improving Claims Outcomes at Lightning Speed
That was fast! AI hasn’t wasted any time in transforming the fleet management industry. Not only is it more efficient and streamlined, AI is revolutionizing fleet safety with enhanced risk identification, monitoring, and mitigation in the transportation industry. AI-powered telematics can automatically detect, record, and alert fleet managers to unsafe driving behaviors including excessive speed,…
Safety Around Vehicles
In working around vehicles while driving, parking, or loading and unloading, safety needs to be at the forefront of all activities. There are several dangers when working around vehicles, but if you follow some simple safety rules injuries can be avoided. Take the time to get yourself familiar with the vehicle. Know how to use…