So much of the online retail economy in the UK depends on fleets of trucks, from HGVs down to humble Sprinters. Here’s the word from rrelentless;
rrelentless has announced the launch of its new Haulage Fleet Motor Insurance proposition, a specialist commercial motor offering that combines Zurich-backed fleet capacity with market-leading transport legal expertise from Backhouse Jones to deliver a differentiated proposition for haulage operators.
The launch marks rrelentless’ entry into the haulage sector following its successful Cyber and Management Liability propositions launched in the past two years and reflects its strength in bringing propositions to market that help clients prevent and manage risk, rather than simply transfer it.
The haulage proposition brings together rrelentless’ specialist underwriting expertise with the transport sector’s leading legal and compliance specialists, Backhouse Jones, creating a solution designed to address both traditional fleet risks and the increasingly complex regulatory and operational challenges faced by modern haulage businesses.
At a time when haulage operators are facing increasing pressures from regulatory scrutiny, driver shortages, compliance obligations and rising operational costs, the proposition has been designed to provide brokers with a more comprehensive solution for clients into a sector where risk prevention is increasingly becoming as important as risk transfer.
The proposition offers wide coverage targeting UK haulage fleets consisting of 10 to 75 vehicles at inception, and includes large third-party indemnity limits, legal costs and expenses cover, free 24-hour accident recovery service and policyholder incentives for prompt claims reporting. However, rather than focusing solely on claims response, the proposition seeks to address the root causes of loss through a combination of insurance, specialist legal support, risk management tools and technology-enabled risk insights – designed to help clients reduce claims frequency, strengthen resilience and improve risk outcomes.
Through the policy, policyholders gain access to specialist transport-sector legal expertise and an advice line service, regulatory and compliance guidance, online risk management resources, training tools and access to a 24-hour emergency legal helpline for legal and regulatory emergencies relating to an incident or accident giving direct access to the Backhouse Jones Specialist Legal teams 365 days a year alongside their fleet insurance cover. All these embedded solutions are designed to help businesses respond effectively both proactively and reactively when an incident occurs.
A defining feature of the proposition is the integration of specialist transport-sector legal expertise from Backhouse Jones. With more than 200 years of heritage and specialist transport expertise dating back to the first Road Transport Act in 1930, the firm has spent decades advising the operators, trade associations and industry leaders that keep the UK’s transport network moving. Consistently recognised by global legal rankings tables, including Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500, Backhouse Jones is widely regarded as a leading specialist adviser in the sector, bringing a depth of expertise and credibility that is unmatched in the market.
Long recognised as one of the UK’s foremost legal advisers to the road transport industry, the firm brings extensive expertise in transport law, regulatory compliance, operator licensing and risk management to the proposition.
Gary Gallen, Chief Executive Officer of rrelentless’ and its parent entity – the rradar group of companies – said: “This launch is founded on a clear opportunity to bring greater innovation to the haulage insurance market. Transport operators face increasingly complex risks, creating demand for solutions that extend beyond insurance alone.”
“By combining Zurich’s 5-star-rated capacity with rrelentless’ specialist underwriting skills and leading sector specialists in Backhouse Jones, we have created a proposition that aligns insurance, legal expertise and risk management around a common goal: helping haulage operators manage risk more effectively and build greater resilience.”
“We are delighted to be working with David Nichols (Head of Retail), Morgan Lyons and the wider Zurich team. I am incredibly proud of the partnership we have built together and grateful for the strong alignment in our vision, values and approach. That shared commitment has enabled us to bring an innovative proposition to market that delivers genuine value to one of the UK’s most important industries.”
“I believe strategic partnerships will play an increasingly important role in the future of specialist insurance. This proposition demonstrates the value that can be created when market-leading organisations come together to address the specific challenges of a sector and deliver better outcomes for clients and brokers alike.”
Morgan Lyons, Head of Mid-Market at Zurich added: “We’re proud to bring this new haulage insurance proposition to market in partnership with rrelentless. The team has built a reputation for challenging convention and putting customers first, making them an ideal partner for this launch. Together, we’ve developed a forward-thinking solution that reflects the evolving needs of the haulage industry, combining specialist cover, risk management expertise, and a unique approach to supporting operators in a rapidly changing environment.
“This product is designed to give customers confidence that they have the protection and support they need to keep their businesses moving forward. I am confident that brokers will be driven to engage and find out more about the offering”.
The proposition is further enhanced through selected technology partners, including Samba Safety, whose risk intelligence capabilities provide fleet operators with additional visibility into driver and fleet risk through a range of specialist eLearning training modules, supporting improved risk management and operational decision-making.
As brokers continue to seek differentiated solutions for increasingly complex client risks, rrelentless believes propositions that combine risk prevention, specialist expertise and insurance protection will play an increasingly prominent role in the evolution of the commercial insurance market.
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