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Niche Intermodal Transportation Program offered by TUMI (an Amwins company) Overview Trinity Underwriting Managers (TUMI), part of Amwins, offers a focused Intermodal Transportation Insurance Program designed for retail brokers placing commercial transportation risks. The program blends niche underwriting expertise with admitted and non-admitted placement options to handle drayage and short-haul intermodal exposures between ports, railheads, warehouses, and last-mile facilities. Ideal Accounts and Appetite Owner-operators and company-owned fleets Operations centered on port/railhead to warehouse moves and drayage Fleets requiring broad commercial auto and contingent cargo solutions tied to intermodal operations Typical accounts are established operators with proven loss-control practices and telematics in place. The program generally does not accept new ventures, auto haulers, or hazmat operations. Coverage Highlights and Value-Add Admitted and non-admitted placement opportunities to fit different risk and regulatory needs Carriers A.M. Best rated "A-" or better Broad coverages tailored for intermodal operations, including liability, physical damage, and contingent cargo options where appropriate Loss-control and claims support: dedicated and experienced claims unit, telematics offered for all drivers, and forward-facing cameras provided for all units Underwriting team with 10+ years of industry experience focused on intermodal exposures Underwriting Notes Underwriters look for clear documentation of operations, driver qualifications, and risk control measures such as telematics and forward-facing cameras. The program favors established operations over startups; new ventures are typically not eligible. Hazmat operations and auto haulers are excluded. If you have a specific account, be prepared to provide: Risk history and current loss run reports Details of typical routes and cargo types Driver qualification files and vehicle maintenance records Telematics or camera program details (if available) Territories and Availability This program is available in: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, DE, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, DC, WY. Example Scenarios You have a 10-unit drayage fleet serving a West Coast port with established telematics and a low loss history — this program can provide admitted or non-admitted options with telematics-integrated loss control and claims support. An inland carrier operating short hauls between railheads and regional warehouses, with driver monitoring and camera systems in place, looking for a tailored liability and physical damage package. Why Place with TUMI / Amwins Underwriting Amwins Underwriting’s TUMI program pairs niche intermodal underwriting experience with broad market access and hands-on loss-control services. For agents and brokers, that means better placement options for specialized intermodal risks, practical loss-mitigation tools (telematics and cameras), and a claims team familiar with transportation exposures. Check out our program! Visit our website to learn more. Frequently Asked Questions What types of accounts are a good fit for the Intermodal Transportation Insurance Program?The program is designed for owner-operators and company-owned fleets performing port/railhead-to-warehouse drayage and short-haul intermodal moves. Established operations with documented safety programs, telematics, and driver qualification records are ideal. Can accounts be placed on an admitted basis?Yes. TUMI offers both admitted and non-admitted placement options depending on the risk profile, carrier appetite, and state requirements. What loss-control services are included or available?The program provides a dedicated claims unit, offers telematics for all drivers, and supplies forward-facing cameras for units. Underwriters favor accounts that use these tools as part of their safety program. What risks are ineligible for this program?The program typically excludes new ventures, auto haulers, and hazmat operations. If you’re unsure about a specific account, submit the details and loss history for underwriting review. Need help placing an account? Connect with a market specialist.