Travelers Railroad Protective Liability Insurance Policy
Railroad Protective Liability (RRP) insurance is required of contractors who perform work on or around railroad tracks, railroad right-of-way or owned railroad property.
Travelers Construction offers this coverage to contractors on an admitted basis. It's available to Travelers Construction customers and as a standalone policy. Travelers will provide RRP coverage to a contractor, even if the general liability coverage is not written by Travelers.
Why do you need RRP coverage? Construction and demolition operations along a railroad's right of way have the potential to disrupt or even damage railroad operations. Because of this, railroads often require a contractor to assume the railroad's liability. Railroad protective liability coverage protects railroads from potential financial risk and hazards. Work within 50 feet of a railroad's property is specifically excluded in standard commercial general liability (CGL) policies.
Railroad Insurance Product Features - What is Covered?
RRP Products Feature:
- ISO coverage form required by the Railroad Insurance Management Association (RIMA)
- Occurrence basis outside the limits
- Admitted market-based, with deductables generally not required
- Job/term-based policies instead of annual coverage
- Typical limits of $2/6 million and $5/10 million (higher limits available)
- A minimum premium of $2,500
What is Covered by Your RRP Policy?
- Third-party bodily injury and property damage resulting from the designated contractor's work for which the railroad could be held liable
- Physical damage to the railroad's property
- Defense expenses outside the policy limits
What is Not Covered by a Railroad Protective Insurance Policy?
The RRP policy cannot replace a comprehensive CGL policy, as it does not cover all the contractor's activities or operations. The railroad is the named insured party on the railroad protective liability coverage. It covers only ongoing operations at a specific job location designated in the policy's declarations page. Completed operations are not covered.
Who is Covered?
The RRP policy protects a railroad from liability it incurs because of the work of the designated contractor on or near the railroad right of way. This covers the railroad entity when it comes to physical damage to the railroad's property. Railroad Protective Liability insurance also covers third parties who sustain injury or property damage the railroad could be liable for, caused by the contractor's work. It does not cover the contractor.
What Information Insurance Companies Need
When you apply for an RRP insurance policy, you'll need to be specific about the job location and details of your intended work in order to ensure an accurate underwriting assessment and a complete policy declaration. This will help ensure the railroad potentially affected by your work is adequately protected and, therefore, that you've met this requirement to perform the work.
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