Florida Auto Dealers Insurance quote and information.

1. How do insurance companies define Auto Dealers?
2. What risk exposure do Auto Dealers have?
3. What is the price of Auto Dealers insurance?
4. Is insurance for Auto Dealers required in Florida?
5. What coverages are common to Auto Dealers businesses?
6. Can you provide insurance anywhere in the state?

How do insurance companies define Florida Auto Dealers Insurance?

Automobile dealers may provide other services in addition to the sales of used vehicles. These services can be the sales of parts and accessories, auto repair facilities and body shops, rental and leasing operations, auto club and towing services, car wash operations, or the sales and service of recreational vehicles. Protected your business today with Florida Auto Dealers Insurance.

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What risk exposure do Auto Dealers have?

Physical Damage Exposure

To the vehicles can occur from wind, storm, theft, vandalism and fire. Premises liability
considerations need to be given to the customers who are on premises to view or inspect vehicles. Florida parking lots, showrooms and sidewalks must be well maintained. Automobile liability concerns may be high.

Property exposures

Is generally limited to a shelter house or trailer and is more an office exposure. If there is a
garage operation, the exposure would be more similar to an auto repair operation. Inland marine exposure comes from the Accounts Receivable especially if the lot carries its own accounts and accepts payments at the lot. This also adds to the Valuable Papers exposure. Sign coverage also may be a concern.

Crime Exposure

Is from Employee Dishonesty and Money and Securities. Employees must be monitored and procedures should be in place for cash handling. There is a holdup exposure due to the frequent cash arrangements and some payment on location. Frequent deposits should be made, and there should be arrangements with a security company for escorts on busy exposure times.

Premises Liability

Exposures are on the lot. Trip and fall hazards must be kept to a minimum in Florida. Lots should be well
lighted, and pavement or gravel should be even.

Automobile exposures

Is from the used cars. They may be test-driven and used by employees for errands
and overnight. Controls must be in place and each driver must have a valid license.
Vehicles on the lot are subject to wind, hail, vandalism and theft. All lots should be fenced or chained off after hours.

Lots should be well lighted. More expensive items should be under some protective cover in case of hail.
Workers compensation is minimal unless there are garage operations. There is a holdup potential due to cash on
hand. Some monitoring and controls are important. This can help control the cost of auto dealer insurance.

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What is the price of Auto Dealers insurance?

There’s no single price, because insurers rate each dealership on its own details. The biggest factors are the ones our quote form asks about: the garage services you offer and the types of vehicles you work on or sell; where the work is done, including any roadside or mobile work; how much of your work involves boats, motorcycles, ATVs, RVs, heavy trucks or tires; your number of employees and revenue; the garage liability, garage keepers and physical damage limits you want; how many vehicles you keep on the lot and what they’re worth; how long you’ve been in business; and your claims history.

Send us those details through the quote form and we’ll compare options from the insurance companies we represent.

Is insurance for Auto Dealers required in Florida?

Yes. To be licensed, a Florida motor vehicle dealer must carry $25,000 of combined single-limit liability coverage and $10,000 of personal injury protection. Franchise dealers need garage liability; other dealers can use garage liability or general liability with business auto coverage. Dealers also need a $25,000 surety bond or irrevocable letter of credit (Section 320.27, Florida Statutes).

Florida requires workers’ compensation once a dealership has four or more employees. Owners who are corporate officers or LLC members count toward that number; sole proprietors and partners don’t, unless they choose to be covered (Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation).

What other insurance should a Auto Dealers consider?

Commercial Property, Contractors’ Equipment, Employee Dishonesty, General Liability, Employee Benefits Liability, Umbrella Liability, Commercial Auto, Stop Gap Liability, Garage Liability, Workers Compensation

Can you provide insurance anywhere in the state?

We have helped customers all across the state of Florida. Below are some of the cities we have done business in.