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FEATURE

PROTECTING

YOUR

BUSINESS:

YOU HOLD BY FEDERATED INSURANCE

THE KEYS Auto crashes continue to wreak

havoc on our nation’s roads — and
as a result, on businesses that rely
on vehicles to people or products.

The devastation is apparent to employees and their families, who
must cope with tragic consequences, and in courtrooms, where
businesses are held responsible for the behavior of employees
driving for company purposes.

Court decisions designed to punish businesses are becoming
more and more common. Your best chance to avoid a ruling
that could reach into the tens of millions of dollars is to
proactively address the common issues that arise in auto
crash claims. Do your driving policies address the right factors,
such as substance use and mobile device distraction? Are you
doing your homework on your drivers? Can you demonstrate
that you did everything you could to help prevent a crash?

Strong policies and effective communication are a great
foundation, but you have to go further.

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