Nationwide: Auto Repair Shops Insurance Appetite

Nationwide explicitly targets auto services (min gross sales $250k, up to $20m total sales) as a focus segment. Garage keepers is the essential coverage – protects against claims for damage to customer vehicles on your lot or in your shop

Available Lines

Line of Business
General Liability
Commercial Property
Workers' Compensation
Commercial Auto

Premium Range

$4,600-$26,400

Typical annual premium

Target States

All 50 states + DC

Key Features

Workers' compensation program – Provides benefits to employees for work-related injuries or illnesses, including for auto repair shops class codes
Nationwide offers on-hook towing coverage for shops that offer tow service
Nationwide offers equipment breakdown covering lifts, compressors, and diagnostic equipment
Online quoting available – agents can get auto repair shops quotes without calling underwriting

Limitations

Standard BOP does NOT cover auto repair operations – requires garage-specific policy form
Body shops with paint spray booths face additional fire underwriting and may require separate placement
Performance modification and custom fabrication work is excluded by most standard markets

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