The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is partnering with insurance broker Aon to launch a tailored transport insurance for FORS accredited operators.
The new insurance solution, which launches today (4 August), has been designed to give FORS members access to flexible and cost-effective cover, and comes with expert-led insight to ensure that policies remain compliant, comprehensive and fit for purpose.
The cover also aims to give members the tools to identify and manage risk, and to avoid the pitfalls of under insurance, duplication or insufficient cover.
Announcing the launch, FORS said: “By combining FORS’s operational standards with Aon’s global insurance expertise, this new initiative is intended to help operators protect their people, vehicles, and business continuity, while streamlining the way they manage insurance.”
The insurance, which is designed specifically for FORS accredited operators, includes:
- A free, no-obligation insurance and risk review, designed to highlight coverage gaps, underinsurance or unnecessary duplication
- Access to tailored fleet insurance policies, with flexibility to add or adjust cover as operational needs change
- Dedicated support and advice from Aon’s experts; experienced in commercial fleet risk
- Practical guidance and insight to help FORS accredited operators improve awareness of their insurance position and take proactive steps to reduce risk exposure
Geraint Davies (pictured), FORS concession director, said: “FORS accredited operators go to great lengths to ensure their operations are safe, compliant, and efficient. However, insurance is often overlooked until something goes wrong.
“With Transport Insurance – arranged by Aon, we’re helping operators take a proactive approach. It allows them to understand their risks better, improve the quality of their cover, and ultimately stay better protected in today’s operating environment.”
Rhod Breeze, AON head of SME partnerships, added, “Tailoring insurance solutions and employing flexibility so that they meet each business’s needs is something that Aon takes very seriously, not least of all as it’s estimated that 50% of UK businesses may be underinsured to some degree.
“Therefore, it’s important that businesses regularly review their insurance needs to ensure they’re buying the right level of cover and that their policy adequately covers their requirements.
“By providing FORS accredited operators with access to our free insurance and risk review, we’re able to provide them with insight into where there may be gaps in their cover, or deficiencies in their sums insured, and help them to increase awareness of their own risk profile.”
