Dillon Bauer, Author at SBInsure

The Underwriter’s Checklist, Part 5: The 30 Minutes After a Crash Determines Your Final Price Tag

We’ve talked about preventative measures—vetting drivers, monitoring behavior, and maintaining trucks. But what happens when the absolute worst occurs? A…

Dillon BauerMay 8, 2026

Insurance Trucking

The Underwriter’s Checklist, Part 4: Why You Need Cameras (Even If Your Drivers Hate Them)

Let’s rip the band-aid off. Most truck drivers hate dash cams. They hate driver-facing cameras even more. They feel untrusted,…

Dillon BauerApril 10, 2026

Insurance Trucking

The Underwriter’s Checklist, Part 3: Why “Fix It When It Breaks” is a Liability Trap

If I walk into a trucking company and see a pristine shop floor, it doesn't tell me much. But if…

Dillon BauerMarch 13, 2026

Commercial Insurance Insurance Trucking

The Underwriter’s Checklist, Part 2: Your Telematics Data is Either Your Best Friend or Your Worst Enemy

If I mention "telematics" to a room full of drivers, I get groans. They call it "Big Brother." They think…

Dillon BauerFebruary 13, 2026

Insurance

The Underwriter’s Checklist, Part 1: Why Your MVRs Are Killing Your Renewal

Let’s be real for a second. The hardest conversation I have to have is telling a trucking business owner that…

Dillon BauerJanuary 16, 2026