Connect dealers open lot to the operation
A large and varied economy includes technology, entertainment, agriculture, hospitality, manufacturing, logistics, construction, and commercial real estate.
What the coverage can help address
- Vehicle inventory physical damage
- Covered weather and catastrophe losses
- Theft and collision exposures subject to the policy
Questions to review
- Average and peak inventory by location
- Wind, hail, flood, theft, false pretense, and collision wording
- Reporting provisions, valuation, deductibles, and off-site inventory
California planning context
Wildfire and earthquake
Consider whether this factor changes values, limits, deductibles, coverage structure, protection practices, or expected recovery time.
Flood, landslide, and coastal conditions
Consider whether this factor changes values, limits, deductibles, coverage structure, protection practices, or expected recovery time.
High property values, dense operations, and long rebuilding timelines
Consider whether this factor changes values, limits, deductibles, coverage structure, protection practices, or expected recovery time.
Information to prepare
- Inventory values by location and month
- Floor-plan requirements and valuation method
- Security, key controls, catastrophe plan, and loss history
Frequently asked questions
What should a California business prepare for a dealers open lot review?
Prepare current operational information, values or payroll where relevant, requested limits, contracts, and currently valued loss history. Inventory values by location and month; Floor-plan requirements and valuation method; Security, key controls, catastrophe plan, and loss history.
Does this page state what insurance is legally required in California?
No. This is general insurance-planning information, not legal advice or a statement of state-specific requirements. Requirements and availability should be confirmed for the individual business.
Coverage descriptions are general. Eligibility, availability, terms, conditions, limits, deductibles, and exclusions vary by account and insurance market.