Our industry-expert partners support our clients’ business needs beyond the policy. Leveraging these relationships allows for deployment of specialists dedicated to resolving or deploying solutions for specific client needs.
The Paladin Group has access to a top-notch team of industry experts dedicated to providing clients all of the resources needed for desired growth, success and evolution in a rapidly changing landscape.
Consult:
Qualified and experienced professionals will assess the level of risk related to the program through our Independent Contractor Solutions assessment.
Engage:
Our team will connect clients with experts in the independent contractor field. This will ensure compliance and proper insurance coverages for all involved.
Deploy:
The client’s contractor fleet program adjustments are made after collaborating with internal and external resources.
There can be added liability for intentional misclassification, including criminal fines up to $1,000 per misclassified worker and prosecution with prison sentences up to one year.
Our priority is to assess and provide consultation for clients whose business structure includes an asset-light, independent contractor fleet program.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE:
Transportation and Commercial Claims, Independent Contractor (1099) Model, Contractor Coverages, Project Management, Safety, Compliance, Litigation
Jack Mann leads The Paladin Group’s Independent Contractor Solutions (ICS). He has an experienced background collaborating directly with independent contractors, motor carriers and insurance markets as a partner and advocate. Jack has successfully assisted thousands of drivers and contractors in navigating the insurance and, at times, complex claims process.
His insurance brokerage and claims experience offered Jack an appreciation for and understanding of the transportation industry, the specialized markets and policies, and insight into the needs of drivers and trucking companies. As a result, Jack is passionate about providing clients with solutions to ensure compliance and appropriate coverages for the carriers and drivers.
Jack is also skilled in designing and managing workflow efficiencies which deliver automation and streamlined processes. He has earned his Transportation Risk Specialist (TRS) and Legal Principles Claim Specialist (LPCS) professional designations and was the recipient of the Employee of the Year award by one of the nation’s top 50 privately held insurance brokers prior to joining The Paladin Group.
We’re very excited to share the great news with you… On June 1, 2024, The Paladin Group entered a partnership with Árachas Group (pronounced Awe-rock-us), a full-service insurance agency located in Bartlett, Illinois. This was a strategic move by both the Árachas Group and the Paladin Group to strengthen our product offerings as well as…
International Roadcheck starts today May 14th and goes through the 16th, this is the largest targeted enforcement effort aimed at commercial motor vehicles. Over the course of the next 72 hours, approximately 15 commercial vehicles will undergo inspection every minute. It’s imperative for motor carriers must prepare to avoid being included among the statistics of…
This year’s International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 14th – 16th, 2024, marks the largest targeted enforcement effort aimed at commercial motor vehicles. Over the course of this 72-hour period, approximately 15 commercial vehicles will undergo inspection every minute. It’s imperative that motor carriers prepare adequately to avoid being included among the statistics of violations…
Insurance carriers typically outline both minor and major driver violations to ensure safe and responsible driving behaviors for their insureds. These guidelines may vary, but here are examples of minor and major driver violations to reference: Minor Violations: Careless Driving Driving the Wrong Way/Direction Driving too Fast for Conditions Improper Lane Change Failure to Maintain…
Did you know that having a clean truck and cab can result in fewer inspections and are less likely to be pulled over by police officers? Officers cannot stop every vehicle on the road; however, they are more likely to pull over a vehicle that has a cluttered dashboard and equipment that appears to be…
On average, fleets report a 20% crash rate per year: On average, fleets experience on average a crash rate of 20% annually. The crash rate refers to the percentage of vehicles in a fleet involved in accidents within a given time frame. A higher crash rate can lead to increased expenses related to vehicle repairs,…
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