Insurance Insights & Risk Management Resources

In this Giving Tuesday episode of What’s Brewing by IAT Insurance Group, Kevin Kolb sits down with Adam Lowy, founder of Move For Hunger, a nonprofit that partners with moving companies to fight food waste and feed families in need. What began as a simple idea to donate unwanted food during moves has grown into a nationwide movement supporting local communities, with every dollar donated providing four meals to families facing hunger.

Regular pre- and post-trip inspections are essential to fleet safety and compliance, but paper DVIRs can lead to errors, missed inspections and costly downtime. Digital inspection tools make the process faster, clearer and more reliable — giving managers real-time visibility into fleet health and helping prevent small issues from turning into major claims. By integrating mobile inspection technology, fleet owners can strengthen safety, improve CSA scores and even reduce insurance costs. Discover the six key features to look for when choosing inspection technology — and how the right platform can protect your drivers and your bottom line.

In the latest episode of What’s Brewing, host Nicole Kirby, AVP of Marketing & Analytics for Commercial Transportation at IAT, sits down with IAT experts Dewayne Reeder and Mark Hansen to uncover how dash cams and telematics are transforming fleet safety and claims outcomes. Building on insights from the blog 'Get the Truth on Tape', they discuss how video technology helps protect drivers from staged accidents, clarify liability, and even improve driver performance through coaching and recognition. Tune in to learn why cameras have become a must-have tool for today’s fleets — and how investing in them can protect both your drivers and your bottom line.

It’s important for commercial property owners to take a proactive approach to hurricane preparedness to reduce potential damage and protect their operations. A strong plan helps safeguard your property, keep employees safe, and minimize costly disruptions — while ensuring your insurance coverage aligns with today’s growing storm risks.

Thieves continue to target common powertrain controller (CPC) modules in Freightliner trucks, causing costly downtime, repairs, and business losses for fleet operators. Replacement can run thousands of dollars, with additional expenses from towing, lost income, and strained client relationships—pushing some owners to buy back stolen CPCs on the black market. To reduce risk, fleets are urged to adopt layered prevention strategies such as relocating or securing CPCs, enhancing site security, using tracking and identifiers, password protection, and quick-removal systems.

In the latest episode of What’s Brewing, IAT Aviation Underwriting Manager Michael Puglisi sits down with Holly Hopkinson, aviation broker at McGriff, to dive into how rising aircraft values, inflation, and shifting market dynamics are impacting aviation insurance. From skyrocketing repair costs and supply chain delays to the importance of strong carrier relationships, they break down what these changes mean for brokers, carriers, and clients alike. Tune in to hear their insights—and why aviation insurance remains one of the most exciting and rewarding corners of the industry.

In early 2025, a fire destroyed a 30,000-square-foot steel warehouse after flames, fueled by dry brush and high winds, spread from outside the building and overwhelmed its internal sprinkler system. As wildfires become more frequent in wildland–urban interface zones, property owners must prioritize external fire prevention — not just internal protection. Key steps include removing combustible outdoor storage, maintaining defensible space, and coordinating with neighboring properties to mitigate shared risks.

Lane-change incidents and sideswipe collisions involving large trucks are increasingly common and often unclear in terms of fault. With nearly 75% of fatal truck crashes involving another vehicle, side-view cameras are becoming essential for fleets to verify facts, defend drivers, and resolve claims quickly. This post explores common crash scenarios, highlights the role of video evidence in reducing liability risks, and shares best practices for selecting and using side-view camera systems.

Distracted driving poses a serious threat to fleet safety, increasing the risk of accidents, insurance costs, and damage to business reputation. With over 3,000 annual fatalities linked to distracted driving, fleet managers must address manual, visual, and cognitive distractions through driver education, telematics, hands-free technology, and strict phone-use policies. Prioritizing driver safety helps protect lives, reduce liability, and maintain operational efficiency for fleet-based businesses.

Cargo theft surged to record highs in 2024, with losses hitting $455 million—up 26% from 2023. A growing share of these incidents stem from strategic cargo theft, where criminals exploit stolen identities and digital deception to misdirect freight. Learn the top tactics used by thieves, how to recognize red flags, and effective prevention strategies to protect your operations from increasingly sophisticated threats.