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For established retail dealerships

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Dealer insurance. A broker on your side.

Auto liability, inventory coverage and dealer E&O. Work directly with an independent broker who represents your dealership and approaches suitable insurance markets.

  • Your broker, not a lead service

    Call the person handling your insurance. Your inquiry comes to us; it isn’t sold to other agencies.

  • Access to multiple insurance markets

    We aren’t limited to one insurer. We seek options that fit your operation, subject to underwriting and availability.

  • Help understanding your options

    We explain coverage, exclusions and total cost, and work through questions or requested changes before you decide.

Get a Dealer Insurance Quote Call a Broker: (925) 744-6553

Retail dealer quote

Get a dealer insurance quote

Best fit: established retail lots with 15+ vehicles and typically $250,000+ in inventory.

Start with the dealership, current insurance and peak inventory. A licensed broker will review the operation and follow up by phone or email.

Prefer to talk? Call a Broker: (925) 744-6553.

Your dealership

The most your vehicles for sale are worth at one time, at your cost, including floorplanned units. An estimate is fine.

How to reach you

Informational messages only — no marketing. Message frequency varies. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our SMS Terms and Privacy Notice.

Your contact information is not sold to other agencies. Starting a quote does not bind or change coverage.

  • Your broker, not a lead service

    Call the person handling your insurance. Your inquiry comes to us; it isn’t sold to other agencies.

  • Access to multiple insurance markets

    We aren’t limited to one insurer. We seek options that fit your operation, subject to underwriting and availability.

  • Help understanding your options

    We explain coverage, exclusions and total cost, and work through questions or requested changes before you decide.

Three different exposures

What do you need covered?

On the road

Auto Liability

Claims from other people.

For covered injury or property damage claims involving vehicle use. Review permitted drivers, test drives and personal-use restrictions.

Liability does not replace coverage for damage to your own inventory.

On the lot

Inventory Coverage

Damage to vehicles you own.

Dealer open lot or physical damage coverage addresses covered losses to vehicles held for sale. Compare causes of loss, deductibles and limits.

A total inventory limit does not describe every per-vehicle or event restriction.

At the sale

Dealer E&O

Specified errors in a transaction.

May address specified title, odometer or financing-related allegations arising from vehicle sales.

Covered acts, limits and exclusions depend on the particular policy.

Other needs may include garagekeepers, property, workers’ compensation or excess liability. Coverage is subject to underwriting, availability and policy terms.

Two separate questions

Who drives the cars, and for what purpose?

1

How are vehicles used?

Business driving
Inventory moves, business errands and customer test drives.
Personal use
Commuting and other trips outside dealership business.

Tell us about both. Personal-use coverage must be confirmed in the proposed policy.

2

Who has access to them?

Regular drivers
People who routinely drive or have a vehicle available to them.
Occasional drivers
People who drive less frequently, including some part-time staff.

Part-time employment does not automatically mean a reduced driver rate. Actual use and the insurer’s rules matter.

Your inventory is more than one number.

We work through the details that affect how the lot is insured.

  • ValuesPeak inventory and your highest-value vehicle.
  • LocationsEvery lot and off-site storage location.
  • SecurityFencing, gates, lighting and theft controls.
  • TermsDeductibles, covered causes of loss and per-event limits.

Security measures inform underwriting; a particular measure does not assure a discount or acceptance.

Budget expectations

Insurance history matters.

Continuous prior coverage and a clean claims history can support more favorable underwriting. New ventures, previously uninsured dealerships and coverage lapses may face higher rates or fewer options.

Your broker handles the market search

From your dealership to available quotes.

  1. 1

    Tell us about the dealership

    Discuss coverage needs and budget directly with your broker.

  2. 2

    We approach suitable markets

    We collect the underwriting details insurers need to evaluate your operation.

  3. 3

    You review available quotes

    We explain coverage, exclusions and total cost before you decide. Options depend on underwriting.

Get a Dealer Insurance Quote

A few other questions

Can a dealer policy replace my personal auto policy?

Do not assume the policies are interchangeable. Tell us who drives, which vehicles they use and whether that includes personal trips. We review the proposed provisions and exclusions.

Can I finance the premium?

Financing may be available. Review the actual down payment, installment schedule and financing charges. Annual premium divided by twelve is not a payment offer.

When does coverage begin?

Submitting a form, receiving an estimate or reviewing a quote does not put coverage in force. Your broker will confirm the requirements and effective date when coverage is bound.

Is this a dealer bond?

A dealer bond and dealership insurance address different obligations. This intake is for the insurance program, not a bond-only purchase.

Glacier Point Insurance Services, Inc. is an insurance producer, not an insurer. CA License #6008364. Coverage is subject to carrier underwriting, availability and policy terms. Some placements may use approved surplus lines insurers and are subject to applicable California disclosures and diligent-search requirements. No coverage is bound by submitting this form.

AM Best is the world's oldest and most trusted insurance rating agency, founded in 1899. They evaluate insurance companies' financial strength and ability to pay claims.

A- Rating or Better indicates strong financial stability and creditworthiness. This means the insurance company has:

  • Strong balance sheet
  • Solid operating performance
  • Favorable business profile
  • Proven ability to pay claims promptly

We target carriers rated A- or better. Some specialty placements may use a carrier rated below A- or not rated by AM Best; we disclose that before binding.