Insurance news could be changing for coverage for oil-by-rail risks

Insurance news Lac Megantic train derailment

The Canadian government is looking into broadening the burden for protection against disasters. According to a recent insurance news announcement made by a government official in Canada, it is considering the expansion of the coverage burden for disasters occurring in crude-by-rail transportation. It is also thinking about developing a special fund comparable to the one once established for maritime oil spills. The insurance news could be tremendous to the industry, which continues to reel from the catastrophe that occurred when an oil train lost control and exploded in the province…

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Speciality lines formed by insurance company merger

Two insurance companies have joined together to provide a custom tailored specialized insurance program covering for-profit emergency and non-emergency medical transportation companies. National Interstate Insurance Company, a market leader in transportation insurance, is working with McNeil & Company, a leader in insurance programs and risk management for emergency service organizations. National Interstate began over twenty years ago, providing (primarily) large fleet operators with transportation insurance. They now offer over 30 specialty products and options to commercial companies as well as several personal lines for specialty vehicle owners. National Interstate offers…

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