Transportation
406.532.2160
Carriers
- National Casualty Insurance Company
- Scottsdale Insurance Company
- Argonaut/Argonaut Midwest Insurance Company
- Colony Insurance Company
Overview
- Carrier A.M. Best Ratings of an “A” or better
- Admitted and Non-Admitted Markets
- Availability of Making Filings
- Specialized Programs
- Financial Stability
- Competitive Rates
- Cargo Coverage Available
- Available in Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho
| National Casualty Applications & Questionnaires |
| Uninsured Motorist Form (by state) |
How do I get a quote for automobiles or garages?
Our applications are available online for both auto and garage coverage. It does not matter as much which company application you choose but it must be completely filled out. Remember the more information you provide allows us to offer a more accurate and comprehensive quote.
Do we write tow trucks and can you include all coverages to make the MV-5 filings?
Yes, we can write the auto liability, on hook, garage, garagekeepers and cargo coverages. Filings are made with Montana Highway Patrol.
Do you write coverage for Repossors?
We do write repossors that use a wrecker or a rollback to pick up the vehicle. We do not write them if they drive the vehicles away.
Who do I contact for transportation or garage risks?
Please contact our New Business Underwriter, Wendy Arnold at extension 33 or via email at wendy@bigskyunderwriters.com. Wendy handles Transportation business in all states and for all agents. You can also contact Michelle Moore at extension 27 or via email at michellem@bigskyunderwriters.com.
How can I submit a claim?
Please complete an Acord Loss Notice with any additional information you have regarding the claim and fax it to 406.721.9311 or email it to cl@bigskyunderwriters.com. If you have questions regarding the loss, please contact Wendy (extension 33) or Michelle (extension 27).
How do I find an application for an auto garage risk?
We offer our most frequently used applications and questionnaires on our website. Please click on “Transportation” and “Applications” to view and print them. If you don’t find what you are looking for, contact Wendy at extension 33 or Michelle Moore at extension 27 for more information.
Do you write repair shops?
Yes, we write them for cars, pickups, large trucks, motorcycles and incidental equipment repair.
Do you write taxis and limousines?
Yes, we write both through an admitted market.
**Please remember the information is subject to change. For specific information, please contact your underwriter or refer to policy wording. **
Our goal is to provide the high-quality service and underwriting expertise our agents expect. We are pleased to answer questions regarding our products and services.
Department Email: cl@bigskyunderwriters.com
Department Phone Number: 406.532.2160
Michelle Moore
Transportation Underwriter (All States)
michellem@bigskyunderwriters.com
Ext. 27
Michelle was born in Tennessee, raised in Havre, Montana and moved to Missoula in 1995 to be closer to family. She began her insurance career in 2000 managing a retail insurance office here in Missoula. She enjoys working out, softball, bowling, watching sports of any kind, reading and spending time with family and friends.
** Please send any applications, change requests, cancellation requests or other inquiries to our general Transportation/Commercial Lines email, cl@bigskyunderwriters.com.
Automobile/Trucks |
Air Freight Delivery Appliance Delivery Armored Trucks Artisan Contractors Ash Removal Asphalt & Paving Auto Repossessers Bakeries Beverage Distributors Beverage Delivery Bobtail Liability Bookmobiles Building Contractors Building Supplies/Lumberyards Building Wrecking Cable Installer Camper Delivery Candy & Snack Foods Canned Goods Canoe Rental/Rafting Catering Service Cement Trucks Coal Haulers Contaminated Dirt (oil/gas only) Cranes or Boom Trucks Deadhead Liability Debris Removal Dirt Haulers Driver Training Autos Dump Trucks Escort Vehicles Excess Automobile Exterminators Farmers Firewood Florists Furniture Delivery-New Garbage Hauler |
Grocery Store Delivery Heavy Equipment Hauler Logging & Lumbering Long Term/Contingent Lease Lumberyards Lunch Wagons Magazine/Mail Delivery Metal Dealers Milk Haulers Oilfield Delivery Oilfield Contractors On Hook Paper Products Pharmaceuticals Pipe Produce Hauling Ready Mix Trucks Recycled Grease or Oil Recycled Materials Retail Delivery Roadside Auto Service Rolling Stores Roofers Sand & Gravel Haulers Security Patrols Septic Tank Haulers Sludge Snow Plows/Removal Street & Road Contractors Street Sweepers Tow Trucks Tree Trimmers Truck Driving Schools Waste Disposal Water Trucks Welders Wreckers |
Public Auto |
Airport Bus/Van/Limo Bingo Bus Boy/Girl Scout Groups Casino Shuttle Church Buses/Vans Courtesy Buses/Vans Daycare Buses/Van Domestic Violence Centers’ Buses/Vans Drug Rehab Center’s Buses/Vans Executive Car Services |
Headstart Buses/Vans Homeless Shelter Bus Hotel Shuttle Outfitter Bus/Van Psychiatric Counseling’s Bus/Van Religious Institution Bus/Van School Buses Ski Shuttle Social Service Bus |
Garage |
Antique/Classic Auto Dealer/Restoration Auto Brokers (Liability) Auto Parts w/Installation Body & Paint Shops Detailing Shops Gas Stations (Full Service/Repair) Glass-Auto including mobile Golf Cars Sales/Service |
Motorcycle/Dirtbike/ATV Quad and Snowmobile Service Muffler Shops Semi-Trailer Sales and Service Used Car/Truck/Truck Tractor Sales Utility Trailer Sales Wholesale Auto Dealers Window Tinting Shops |
** All submitted risks will be evaluated on an individual basis **