Auto Dealers Professional Liability

Tailored E&O coverage for the auto dealer industry that fills gaps left by traditional garage liability policies.

Specialized protection for auto dealers where garage liability falls short

Traditional garage liability policies often leave critical gaps when it comes to professional exposures faced by auto dealers, especially in areas like financing practices, disclosures, and documentation procedures. These gaps can lead to costly denials or inadequate limits when claims arise.

Amwins' Auto Dealers Professional Liability Program addresses this exposure directly, offering a dedicated E&O solution triggered by incidents arising from the sale, service, repair, rental, financing, leasing, or titling of vehicles. The policy wording has been specifically crafted for the auto dealership space and responds to operational and business practice risks that are typically excluded or sub-limited in garage forms.

Whether your client is a franchise dealer or an independent lot, this program equips them with purpose-built protection backed by knowledgeable counsel and efficient underwriting. With optional coverages, defense flexibility, and streamlined processing, it's a high-impact solution for dealers operating in a high-liability environment.

 

Program Highlights:

  • Deductible flexibility for single plaintiff vs. class action suits
  • Cyber, network security, and media coverage options available
  • Lenders Liability coverage for "buy here pay here" operations
  • “Dealer-tested and approved” counsel available for defense
  • Insured vs. Insured exclusion applies only to senior execs
  • Simplified application and average 10-day turnaround

How to Access

Please contact your current Amwins professional lines broker. If you do not have an existing relationship, contact Richard Minor. 

Availability

Nationwide

Carriers

A.M. Best Rated "A-" (Excellent), XV

Limits

  • Up to $5,000,000 in combined defense and indemnity
  • Up to $1,000,000 in defense costs for deceptive business/trade practices
  • Up to $500,000 in defense costs for credit discrimination allegations
  • Pre-claim assistance: up to $25,000

Eligible Accounts:

  • Franchised auto dealers
  • Independent auto dealers
  • Dealers offering in-house financing or leasing
  • "Buy here pay here" operations
  • Dealerships with past exposure to deceptive trade or fee disclosure claims

Please contact your Amwins Professional Lines Broker to send submissions.

Contact Us

Richard Minor
Vice President
Amwins Insurance Brokerage, LLC - Atlanta, GA
678.662.0677 richard.minor@amwins.com