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A Recognized Leader in Motorcoach, Fixed Route Transit and School Bus Insurance
Since 1989, National Interstate has been a leading provider of creative insurance solutions for motorcoach, fixed route transit and school bus operators. Transportation insurance is often one of our customer’s largest expenses, and we take the responsibility of providing customized solutions and proactive loss control programs seriously. Our industry experience enables us to offer an expansive array of solutions tailored to fit your individual operation’s specific needs and risk appetite. These solutions range from first-dollar policies to custom risk management solutions such as large single-account rental captives, group rental captives, group member-owned captive and single parent member-owned programs.
Motorcoach and Fixed Route Transit
Motorcoach operators are integral to the passenger transportation industry. They connect people across the country and take them to new places where they can make memories that last a lifetime. At National Interstate, we’re proud to play a role in protecting that journey. We offer motorcoach insurance coverage for all shapes and sizes of operations, from a one-unit owner operator to large fleets. We also provide coverage options to protect transit bus operators, including fixed route transit, employee shuttle and local commuter bus operations.
School Bus
When transporting students, we understand that safety is always the top priority, and our programs are designed with this in mind. Our industry leading loss control experts provide educational resources, unique coverages and insurance solutions for school bus operators that put safety first every step of the way.
Insurance Coverages for Motorcoach, Fixed Route Transit and School Bus Operators
- Auto Liability
- Auto Physical Damage
- Workers' Compensation
- General Liability
- Excess Insurance
- Property
We offer a variety of payment options, including interest-free installment plans.
First Dollar
First dollar insurance, often called guaranteed cost, may be the right solution if you prefer to transfer all of your risk to the insurance company.Deductible Options
If you are looking to lower your upfront premium cost and take on a limited amount of risk, a deductible option may be right for you. We offer a range of deductible sizes to fit your needs.Group Captives
Make insurance work for you by joining one of our three group captives designed specifically for best-in-class passenger transportation operators. Managed and underwritten by National Interstate and available through an open-broker distribution network of agents, our group captive members share in risk, but also in potential financial returns made possible by deep commitments to safety, accountability, and sharing of best practices. Our group rental captives offer collateral-friendly terms with no upfront capitalization.
A member-owned group captive program is also available.
Watch to learn more about the benefits of group rental captive membership from our insureds and agents.
Learn more about the unique advantages of National Interstate’s group captives and our other creative risk structures.
Destination℠
Destination is a group rental captive program designed for best-in-class, mid-sized motorcoach, limousine and school bus operators. Since 2006, Destination has offered its members the opportunity to take on a reasonable, shared layer of risk with its members and National Interstate and see the benefits of controlling their cost of risk.
- Target Premium-$ 150,000 or more
- Considerable Risk Appetite- $50,000 Retention
Learn more about the unique advantages of National Interstate’s group captives and our other creative risk structures.
Calypso℠
Established in 2001, Calypso is a group rental captive program designed for best-in-class, mid-to-large-sized motorcoach, limousine and school bus operators. Calypso offers its members the opportunity to take on a reasonable shared layer of risk with its members and National Interstate and see the benefits of controlling their cost of risk.
- Target Premium- $250,000 or more
- Considerable Risk Appetite- $150,000 Retention
Learn more about the unique advantages of National Interstate’s group captives and our other creative risk structures.
TranzCap℠
TranzCap is an agency exclusive group rental captive program with Hilb Group/PA Post Agency. It was established in 2006 and designed for best-in-class passenger transportation operators. TranzCap offers its members the opportunity to take on a reasonable shared layer of risk with its members and National Interstate and see the benefits of controlling their cost of risk.
- Target Premium- $250,000 or more
- Considerable Risk Appetite- $250,000 Retention
Learn more about the unique advantages of National Interstate’s group captives and our other creative risk structures.
Member-Owned Group Captive
National Interstate is the policy issuing company and claims administrator for a member-owned captive for large passenger transportation operators. Captive Resources, LLC. serves as the captive consultant.
Large Account Customization
Our dedicated team is known for structuring highly creative and sophisticated risk-financing solutions for large fleets. Unique solutions include single large account rental or member-owned captives, large deductibles or other creative program structures tailored to fit the specific risk profile.
Learn more about the unique advantages of National Interstate’s large account customization and our other creative risk structures.
First dollar insurance, often called guaranteed cost, may be the right solution if you prefer to transfer all of your risk to the insurance company.
If you are looking to lower your upfront premium cost and take on a limited amount of risk, a deductible option may be right for you. We offer a range of deductible sizes to fit your needs.
Make insurance work for you by joining one of our three group captives designed specifically for best-in-class passenger transportation operators. Managed and underwritten by National Interstate and available through an open-broker distribution network of agents, our group captive members share in risk, but also in potential financial returns made possible by deep commitments to safety, accountability, and sharing of best practices. Our group rental captives offer collateral-friendly terms with no upfront capitalization.
A member-owned group captive program is also available.
Watch to learn more about the benefits of group rental captive membership from our insureds and agents.
Learn more about the unique advantages of National Interstate’s group captives and our other creative risk structures.
National Interstate is the policy issuing company and claims administrator for a member-owned captive for large passenger transportation operators. Captive Resources, LLC. serves as the captive consultant.
TranzCap is an agency exclusive group rental captive program with Hilb Group/PA Post Agency. It was established in 2006 and designed for best-in-class passenger transportation operators. TranzCap offers its members the opportunity to take on a reasonable shared layer of risk with its members and National Interstate and see the benefits of controlling their cost of risk.
- Target Premium- $250,000 or more
- Considerable Risk Appetite- $250,000 Retention
Learn more about the unique advantages of National Interstate’s group captives and our other creative risk structures.
Established in 2001, Calypso is a group rental captive program designed for best-in-class, mid-to-large-sized motorcoach, limousine and school bus operators. Calypso offers its members the opportunity to take on a reasonable shared layer of risk with its members and National Interstate and see the benefits of controlling their cost of risk.
- Target Premium- $250,000 or more
- Considerable Risk Appetite- $150,000 Retention
Learn more about the unique advantages of National Interstate’s group captives and our other creative risk structures.
Destination is a group rental captive program designed for best-in-class, mid-sized motorcoach, limousine and school bus operators. Since 2006, Destination has offered its members the opportunity to take on a reasonable, shared layer of risk with its members and National Interstate and see the benefits of controlling their cost of risk.
- Target Premium-$ 150,000 or more
- Considerable Risk Appetite- $50,000 Retention
Learn more about the unique advantages of National Interstate’s group captives and our other creative risk structures.
Our dedicated team is known for structuring highly creative and sophisticated risk-financing solutions for large fleets. Unique solutions include single large account rental or member-owned captives, large deductibles or other creative program structures tailored to fit the specific risk profile.
Learn more about the unique advantages of National Interstate’s large account customization and our other creative risk structures.
More Than Just a Policy
Exceptional financial strength. Data-driven technology. Proactive safety advice. Highly skilled claims experts. These are just a few ways we provide exceptional value beyond the policy, especially when you need us most.
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