ABOUT
TANKERSHIELD
ABOUT
TANKERSHIELD
THE PRODUCT
Tankershield is an insurance solution for companies transporting bulk liquids by tanker or using tankers as part of their business operations.
Built upon the success of our Oilshield insurance scheme, Tankershield has been developed using our extensive experience and history of working with tanker companies.
Our key product features have been incorporated to meet the insurance and risk management needs of our clients. From initial understanding of business activities, the specific nature of tankering operations, assessment of insurance requirements, to the protection of clients’ businesses through ongoing risk management and handling of any claims arising, the team at Tankershield are easy to do business with.
The Tankershield product is offered on a wholesale* and direct basis.
* Offered to select brokers
WHO’S INVOLVED
Tankershield represents the joint expertise, experience and services of 3 key partners.
With over 320 years of looking after their customers, Aviva have grown to be one of the UK’s largest insurers. Tankershield works alongside a small, specialist team within Aviva who are committed to underwrite the Tankershield scheme on a long-term, exclusive basis.
When it comes to making a claim, Aviva have an excellent track record when paying and in the case of non-fault or fraudulent claims provide the insured with a robust defence.
Evergreen Insurance Services is a multi award-winning independent insurance broker specialising in bulk liquid distribution insurance. The team at Evergreen will take a genuine long-term interest in supporting your client’s business and ensure all current and future insurance needs are understood and covered through your own dedicated account handler.
We will make sure that the process of providing insurance is efficient, friendly and hassle free.
At Compass Environmental Consultancy we provide the guidance, direction and support for businesses to stay compliant and reduce environmental risk from bulk liquid transportation operations.
We are the first point of contact to report spillage claims and our experienced staff will ensure the best possible advice and response is provided when you need it most. Compass are accredited Spill Managers and Consultants. We also deliver the risk management element of Tankershield.
We find the Tankershield team to be personable, accessible and knowledgeable as well as offering a quality product. As family-run businesses, they understand our needs and demands.
MANAGING DIRECTOR, LIQUID FUEL DISTRIBUTOR, OXFORDSHIRE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Tankershield is an insurance scheme for companies who transport bulk liquids by tanker or have tankering operations within their business.
Simple – only one vehicle in the entire fleet needs to be a tanker to be able access our scheme!
If you are a broker, contact us to discuss accessing our scheme. If you are a company that wishes to deal with Tankershield directly, please call us on 020 3907 1361.
As a whole business insurance solution, we are able to write both motor and commercial combined risks under one product. Call us to discuss your requirements.
Not necessarily, it will depend on the types and quantities of hazardous materials. Our sector pages give an indication of our appetite, things we will consider and those materials where we have no or limited appetite.
The true value of your insurance is realised when you come to make a claim. Tankershield makes reporting a claim easy with 24/7 access to the claims team and specialist advisors. For spillage and tanker rollover claims, we are able to mobilise emergency response contractors as soon as we are notified. Throughout the claim life-cycle you will have one claim manager assigned to your case.
Yes, any spillage or product crossover caused by driver negligence is covered by the motor policy. Our spillage response and tanker rollover service is limited to incidents which occur within the UK.
As above, our spillage response and tanker rollover service is limited to incidents which occur within the UK. All other covers remain in place.
We think it makes sense to not only insure the tanker, but to insure its contents whilst transporting goods. We offer an optional Goods in Transit policy to provide peace of mind that all aspects of bulk liquid transportation operations are covered.