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The Rise of Strategic Cargo Theft and Steps to Prevent It

This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group. Cargo theft reached an all-time high last year — up 57% across North America alone.[1] Most commonly, these thefts are the result of an ongoing misdirection of attacks …

5 Ways to Prevent Water Damage in Buildings Under Construction

This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group. Water damage stands as a persistent threat to buildings under construction, ranking as one of the leading causes of property loss worldwide. In the U.S. alone, the annual …

FMCSA Final Rule: Broker and Freight Forwarder Financial Responsibility

This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a final rule effective Jan. 16 that introduces new requirements across five areas of financial responsibility for brokers and freight …

Your Flight Plan to Aircraft Insurance

This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group. Before you purchase your aircraft, familiarize yourself with the types of aviation coverage available, the considerations that impact what you need and how much it will cost, along …

Transportation Industry Outlook 2024: A Year of Continued Challenges

This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group. More challenges are coming to the transportation sector in 2024. The U.S. economy continues to be the number one worry for drivers and fleet carriers alike. Factors like …

How to Maintain Your Truck’s Gross Weight Compliance

This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group. Many of the top issues facing the trucking industry this year all roll up into one prime source: the economy.[1] In 2022, the cost of operating in the …

Cold Weather Flights: Best Practices from Lessons Learned

This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group. Most aviation accidents are due to human error. An estimated 69% of general aviation non-commercial fixed-wing aircraft accidents in 2021 were caused by pilot mistakes. The right winter …

3 Key Trends Impacting Construction Contractor Liability in 2024

This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group. The construction industry faces a new set of challenges each year, and 2024 is no exception. Although 2023 saw a 19.7% surge[1] in spending for nonresidential buildings, many …

Navigating the Trucking Downturn: Coverage Options to Keep Independent Contractor Business Safe in 2024

This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group. After the unprecedented boom that surged through the trucking industry following the COVID-19 pandemic, trucking companies are now grappling with lower delivery volumes and excess capacity as consumer …

Construction Industry Outlook 2024: 7 Key Emerging and Continuing Trends

This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group. As construction industry professionals gear up for 2024, they are faced with a landscape marked by potential challenges, much like the preceding year. Recession concerns, persistent inflation, rising …

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