Business Details
46 Years
experience
Trusted Commercial Auto Insurance Solutions
GMI Insurance, a subsidiary of One80 Intermediaries, has been a premier provider of commercial auto insurance since 1980. Founded by Norman Trudel, we specialize in tailored transportation insurance programs for contractors, retailers, manufacturers, and leasing companies. Our expertise includes Monoline Business Auto, Workers' Compensation, Cannabis Transport, and Contingent Auto Lease programs.With decades of industry experience, we prioritize responsiveness, client relationships, and innovative coverage solutions. Our in-house claims handling and partnerships with top-rated carriers ensure reliable service for agents and policyholders. We remain committed to evolving with market needs while maintaining the family-driven values established at our founding.
Services
Monoline Business Auto
Auto Rental Fleet
Contingent Auto Lease
Workers' Compensation
Cannabis Transport
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialization in commercial transportation insurance.
- Our in-house claims handling ensures faster resolution for policyholders.
- Flexible programs can be standalone or combined with other coverages.
- We maintain partnerships with top-rated insurance carriers nationwide.
- Management team actively underwrites policies with personalized attention.
What people say
AMAZING
Quickness
Flawless
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Services
Monoline Business Auto
Specialized insurance for contractors, retailers, and manufacturers using vehicle fleets for product distribution or contracting operations. Provides customizable liability and physical damage coverage that can integrate with other policies. Targets businesses needing non-packaged solutions with flexible terms.
Auto Rental Fleet
Coverage for car rental agencies, dealerships, and repair shops offering replacement vehicles. Protects fleets of all sizes with competitive pricing while ensuring proper liability limits. Includes dedicated support for start-up operations in the rental space.
Contingent Auto Lease
Excess liability coverage for leased vehicles designed for financial institutions and leasing companies. Provides protection against liability claims during 12+ month lease terms. Specially structured to meet the needs of banks, credit unions, and vehicle financing entities.
Workers' Compensation
Insurance covering work-related injuries for employees in transportation and related industries. Complies with state regulations while offering claims management expertise. Designed for high-risk sectors like trucking, delivery, and vehicle repair operations.
Cannabis Transport
Specialty coverage for cannabis transportation companies navigating complex regulatory environments. Addresses unique risks in legal cannabis logistics including product liability and cargo theft. Developed with underwriting expertise specific to the emerging legal cannabis market.
People
Mark Trudel
President
Mark Trudel leads GMI as President with oversight of operations and technology. With 30+ years in insurance, he underwrites leasing and garage business while maintaining the company's founding commitment to client responsiveness since joining in 1989.
Carter Trudel
Chief Financial Officer
Carter Trudel serves as CFO managing financial operations and insurer performance analysis. A Brown University graduate with 30 years experience, he has driven GMI's rental business expansion since 1994 while emphasizing relationship-based client retention strategies.
Wendy Watson
Chief Underwriting Officer
Wendy Watson directs underwriting for transportation programs with 20+ years of niche expertise. She focuses on profitable underwriting, producer relationships, and client-driven initiatives while maintaining a team-oriented leadership approach since joining GMI's management team.
Questions
What types of commercial auto insurance do you specialize in?
We specialize in Monoline Business Auto, Auto Rental Fleet, Contingent Auto Lease, Workers' Compensation, and Cannabis Transport programs tailored for contractors, retailers, and leasing companies.
Do you offer combined insurance programs?
Yes, our programs can be written as standalone policies or combined with other coverages to create customized solutions for clients' specific needs.
What makes your cannabis transport insurance unique?
Our cannabis transport coverage addresses regulatory complexities and cargo risks specific to legal cannabis logistics with underwriting expertise developed for this emerging market.
How does your claims process work?
We handle claims in-house with dedicated specialists focusing on timely resolution, maintaining direct communication with policyholders and agents throughout the entire process.
