Tommy’s Blog

December 28, 2017

Insured Requests to Cancel Policy Mid-Term – What Will The “Return Premium” Be?

Tommy’s Blog: Return Premium: 11/17

November 1, 2017

Cargo Filing Requirements

Tommy’s Blog: Cargo Filing Requirements

September 1, 2017

Loss Payee On Cargo Policies

Tommy’s Blog: Loss Payee on Cargo Policies

June 30, 2017

June 30th, Motor Carrier or Broker?

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This blog edition from Tommy Ruke replies to the many questions about what the differences between a Motor Carrier and Broker are. The blog also sheds details about considering a MAP-21.

March 17, 2017

Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)

Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)

March 16, 2017

Self-Driving Trucks

Self Driving Trucks – March 2017

February 12, 2017

IN THE NEWS – END OF 2016

IN THE NEWS – END OF 2016

December 2, 2016

Anti-Indemnification/Contractual/Additional Insured

Anti-Indemnification/Contractual/Additional Insured

July 22, 2016

URS – Second Phase Less Than 90 Days

URS Second Phase

July 21, 2016

Update on URS (Revised)

Blog by Tommy Ruke, The King Pin – Leading Expert in Truck Insurance

Update on URS

For those of you who read my blog last week concerning the URS, hopefully you noted where I often said, “if the government meets their time line”. Well they did not. Thanks to Greg Feary of Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson and Feary we got an early notice of the delay. A lot of you might have this information already. I am sure we will receive more details from the FMCSA, which I will share with you. I did want you to know what we knew as soon as possible. Here is the information I was furnished:

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URS UPDATE (REVISED)

Transportation Expert Joins XPT Partners

February 10, 2021

XPT Partners, a national specialty insurance distribution company, announced today the joining of excess transportation expert Alex Robles as Vice President and Senior Broker. Alex will concentrate on excess transportation brokerage while also contributing to XPT’s National Transportation Practice Group. Through XPT’s significant transportation platform and Alex’s expertise, nearly all commercial transportation coverages and classes of business can be provided to its retail agent & broker community.

With over 10 years of concentrated excess transportation experience, Alex began his insurance career working on a large excess transportation team. Within 2 years Alex earned the title of broker, managing his own book of business. Alex’s most recent position was as Casualty Broker focused on the primary side of the business. He also holds a Transportation Risk Specialist designation.

“A true transportation expert, Alex will be able to deliver unprecedented service and knowledge to clients through our in-house programs and brokerage markets. We are committed to the growth of our brokerage team with our collaborative environment and the addition of top tier brokers while offering innovative products and a modern platform,” said Mark Smith, XPT Partners.

Alex is a Marine Corps and combat veteran who served for 4 years and was also part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Alex will be based in the Plano, Texas office. Alex can be reached at 469.562.9898 or arobles@xptpartnersllc.com.

About XPT Transportation

XPT Transportation is a full-service general agency and surplus lines broker with a wide range of commercial transportation products available nationally to its retail agents through in-house binding contracts and brokerage markets. With a team of Transportation specialists now working together under the XPT flag, XPT Transportation sets itself apart with unrivaled technical knowledge, decades of experience and long-term, solid market relationships.

Contacts: Derek Brooks 336.516.9171 or derek.brooks@welove.com and Steven Vallejo 646.927.2750 or svallejo@svaunderwriting.com.

About XPT Partners

XPT Partners focuses on commercial P&C Brokerage, Binding and Transportation by bringing together Wholesale Broking and multiple Binding Authority platforms across many specialty lines. XPT Partners stands apart by delivering expertise, market access, new product development and exclusive service offerings to client agencies through a collaborative partnership culture. www.xptspecialty.com

Contact: Mark Smith 917.843.1243 or msmith@xptspecialty.com