Transportation


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


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

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.

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Automobile/Trucks | Public Auto | Garage




Automobile/Trucks

    Agricultural Haulers
    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
    Gravel 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

    Adult Daycare Bus/Van
    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
    Fishing/Hunting Guides
    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

    Alarm Installation
    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
    Mechanics Shop or Mobile
    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 **