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An exclusive program offering package coverage for scrap metal dealers.
Proudly endorsed by the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) as the preferred insurance provider for professional automotive recyclers.
Overview — Amwins Underwriting Scrap Metal Insurance Program
With more than 30 years of experience writing scrap and recycling risks, Amwins Program Underwriters — part of Amwins Underwriting — offers a dedicated insurance program for scrap metal dealers and automotive recyclers. The Scrap Metal Dealers program is distributed through a select group of retail brokers and is available in most states. Coverage is underwritten by experienced specialists who understand the operational, property and liability exposures unique to the scrap metal sector.
Program availability
Available in all U.S. states except: AK, HI & MA.
Ideal accounts and appetite
This program is designed for established, professionally run scrap operations, including:
Businesses that process and sell ferrous and non-ferrous metal scrap
Scrap recycling facilities
Automotive dismantlers and auto recyclers
Self-service yards and salvage operations
Typical fit: operations with documented procedures for inventory control, secure yards, accepted pollution controls, and experienced management. Accounts with high-value or complex environmental exposures, large barge or rail handling, or uninsured prior losses should be submitted for pre-review.
Coverage highlights
The program offers a broad package of coverages to address common exposures for scrap dealers:
General liability (including premises and products exposure)
Property (buildings, contents, stock and outdoor property)
Inland marine (materials handling, mobile equipment and transportation exposures)
Crime and inventory theft coverage
Conversion protection for inventory losses
Cyber liability
Equipment breakdown
Umbrella liability limits
Workers’ compensation — click here to learn more
For full program details and forms, see the program page on Amwins’ site: Scrap Metal Dealers program.
Underwriting notes and minimum premium
Underwriters look for clear inventory controls, secure storage and sound yard management. Key submission items typically include loss runs, photos of the yard and storage practices, a list of owned and leased equipment, and descriptions of processing/handling operations. Minimum premium: Varies by state and exposure; final pricing is subject to underwriting review.
Territories and admitted status
The program is available in the states listed above. Coverage is offered on an admitted basis where the program carrier and state regulations permit.
Why place this business with Amwins Underwriting
Niche underwriting expertise in scrap and automotive recycling risks
Comprehensive package options that address the mix of property, liability and inland marine exposures common to scrap dealers
Distribution through a select retail broker network that helps ensure submissions are complete and competitive
Endorsement by the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA), signalling market acceptance in the automotive recycling community
Example accounts that fit this program
A family-owned auto dismantler that operates a secure self-service yard, maintains inventory controls, and wants combined property, liability and inland marine coverage.
A regional scrap recycler that processes ferrous and non-ferrous metals, uses forklifts and conveyors, and needs equipment breakdown and conversion coverage in addition to package limits.
To learn more about property & casualty solutions for scrap metal dealers, please visit the program page on Amwins’ website: please visit our website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of accounts are a good fit for this program?Established scrap dealers, auto recyclers, self-service yards and automotive dismantlers with documented inventory controls, secure yards and routine safety practices are ideal. Complex environmental risks and large transportation operations should be discussed with underwriting first.
Which states is this program available in?The program is available in most U.S. states. It is not offered in Alaska, Hawaii or Massachusetts. Availability may vary by carrier and state regulations.
Is coverage written on an admitted or non-admitted basis?Coverage is underwritten on an admitted basis where the carrier and state regulations allow. Specific admitted status can vary by state and line of coverage.
What submission materials does Amwins Underwriting typically require?Underwriters generally request recent loss runs, photos of the yard and storage areas, descriptions of operations and processing, lists of equipment, and details on controls for inventory and theft prevention.
How does the minimum premium work?Minimum premium varies by state and by the account’s exposures. Underwriting will provide minimum premium guidance after reviewing the submission details.
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Workers' Compensation Solution for the Transportation Industry
Overview — Amwins Underwriting: Workers' Compensation - Transportation
Amwins Specialty Casualty Solutions (ASCS), part of the Amwins Underwriting division, is an MGA and specialty program creator. The ASCS Trucking Program offers a consolidated solution that can cover a motor carrier’s full work-related injury exposure for employees and independent contractors. The program combines fleet workers’ compensation, occupational accident, contingent liability and corporate workers’ compensation into a single, streamlined placement. Coverage is provided through an A- XI rated carrier, with claims handled by industry specialists experienced in transportation losses.
Ideal accounts and target classes
Trucking operations—predominantly long-haul fleets, including auto transport, moving & storage, flatbed haulers, and refuse haulers
Couriers and delivery services, including last-mile carriers that work with major platforms
Bus companies (passenger transit and charter operations)
Insureds in business for at least three years with an established safety program and full-time safety director
Coverage highlights and advantages
Single-program approach: places multiple related exposures (employee WC, occupational accident, contingent liability, corporate WC) together for consistent handling and policy terms
Specialized claims handling through transportation-focused adjusters and teams
Capacity with an A- XI rated carrier backing the program
Flexible structure to address both employee and contractor exposures typical in transportation operations
Underwriting notes and minimum premium
The program generally targets established transportation operations with documented safety controls and satisfactory Department of Transportation (DOT) ratings. Minimum premium is $50,000; there is no stated maximum premium. Typical factors underwriters will review include loss history, driver hiring and monitoring practices, hours of service compliance, and whether a dedicated safety director is in place.
Excluded operations: hazardous exposures such as gas hauling, explosives, liquid chemicals, or anhydrous ammonia are not accepted.
Territories and availability
This program is available in the following jurisdictions: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, DC, WV, WI. It is positioned as a non-admitted placement (wholesale MGA capacity) to give broader flexibility where appropriate.
Why place transportation accounts with Amwins Underwriting
Underwriting expertise focused on specialty transportation risks and complex contractor/employee exposures
Program structure that reduces the need to stack separate policies across multiple carriers
Claims handled by specialists who understand transportation industry loss patterns, which can improve recovery and control costs
Responsive wholesale support for agents placing larger or complex transportation risks
Example accounts that frequently fit
A regional long-haul trucking fleet with a dedicated safety director, three years in business, and a satisfactory DOT rating seeking a single program to cover employee and contractor injuries.
A last-mile courier operation with mixed employee and independent-contractor drivers looking to consolidate occupational accident and contingent liability exposures into one placement.
Interested in more detail? Visit the program page on the Amwins site: https://www.amwins.com/products/workers-compensation---transportation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of transportation accounts are a good fit for this program?Accounts that typically fit are established motor carriers and delivery operations with at least three years in business, a satisfactory DOT rating, and a full-time safety director. Long-haul trucking, flatbed and auto transport, moving & storage, refuse haulers, couriers/delivery services, and bus companies are core targets.
Does the program cover independent contractors as well as employees?Yes. The program is designed to address both employee workers’ compensation and occupational accident coverage for independent contractors, along with contingent liability and corporate workers’ compensation components, all within one placement.
What are the key underwriting requirements agents should prepare for?Underwriters will request at minimum: three years of loss history, DOT safety records, evidence of a safety program (including a full-time safety director), driver hiring and monitoring procedures, and details on operations to confirm no excluded hazardous exposures.
What is the minimum premium and how is territory handled?Minimum premium for the program is $50,000. The program is available in the states listed on this storefront and is written through an admitted A- XI rated carrier as part of the Amwins underwriting platform; placement is typically handled on a wholesale/MGA basis to provide flexibility for larger or complex risks.
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