West Virginia Property and Casualty Licensing Practice Exam

What type of insurance is vital for protecting a business against vehicle-related incidents?

1. Homeowners insurance

2. Commercial auto insurance

3. Personal auto insurance

4. General liability insurance

The correct answer is: Commercial auto insurance

Commercial auto insurance is essential for businesses that utilize vehicles for their operations. This type of insurance provides coverage specifically designed for vehicles used for business purposes, protecting the business from financial losses associated with accidents, damage, or theft involving those vehicles. Unlike personal auto insurance, which is tailored for individual use and personal vehicles, commercial auto insurance recognizes the unique risks that businesses face when operating vehicles such as vans, trucks, or any commercial vehicles. It covers liability for bodily injury or property damage to third parties, as well as damage to the vehicles themselves, even when driven by employees. In contrast, homeowners insurance focuses on personal property within a residential context and would not cover business-related incidents involving vehicles. Personal auto insurance is similarly limited to non-business use and would not adequately protect a business. General liability insurance may cover certain risks a business faces but does not specifically protect against vehicle-related incidents. Therefore, commercial auto insurance is the most appropriate coverage for businesses needing to protect themselves from vehicle-related risks.