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The U.S. is the second-largest market in the world for vehicle sales and production, selling through almost 17,000 franchised auto dealers as well as a large number of independent dealers and associations.  With millions of dollars’ worth of assets sitting on their lots, auto dealers face considerable exposures.   

That’s why Amwins Program Underwriters created DealerGuard more than 30 years ago.  DealerGuard is an insurance program providing open lot physical damage coverage for franchised auto dealers, large independent auto dealers, dealer associations, and finance company floor plans.  Our team has expertise with specialty and high-line inventory, and our in-house claims handling insures prompt loss settlement. 

DealerGuard's industry experts focus exclusively on automotive exposures.  We combine decades of industry knowledge with the strength and stability of one of the largest insurance carriers in the world, delivering a sustainable value proposition you can rely upon time and time again. 

Eligible accounts

• Franchised automobile dealers. Typical operations include: sales of new and used vehicles, with incidental operations including vehicle maintenance, service, and repair. 
  
  

Ineligible accounts

• Auto (daily or weekly) rental operations
• Boat dealers
  
  

Coverages

• Dealer's open lot
  • Available in conjunction with manufacturer and floor plan coverage
  • Available for “non-floored only” when necessary
  • Inventory protection is available for motorcycle and bus dealers
• Pollution and underground storage tanks
  • Available through APU's Storage Tanks program (separate policies)
    
    

Loss control

The DealerGuard program offers a variety of retail automotive specific loss control recommendations.  As the only MGA in our space with over 30 years of internal claims handling experience, we may have seen it all.  We offer resources on topics such as theft, trick and device, and Red Flags compliance.

Claim management

All DealerGuard claims are handled by our internal, local claims team.  With over 100 years of combined auto dealer's open lot claims experience, we offer service and expertise not often found through TPAs.