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CSA 2010 a" Travelers Helps Customers Prepare for 100 Percent Implementation

^{Published on 2010-10-18 06:50:17 - Market Wire}
 

HARTFORD, Conn.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--In 2011, the [ Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) ] will fully implement its new program, [ Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA 2010) ]. Travelers (NYSE: [ TRV ]) is helping its trucking industry customers prepare for the coming changes by introducing a new coverage form for the on-board equipment used to capture data that may help improve safety performance in accordance with CSA 2010.

"CSA 2010 and the new measures under Behavior Analysis Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) look at the end result of safety management practices"

aCSA 2010 and the new measures under Behavior Analysis Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) look at the end result of safety management practices,a said Joe Tracy, President, Travelers Inland Marine. aIn addition to the new coverage form, Travelers is helping its customers implement transportation safety management practices that may reduce accidents and violations, potentially improving future CSA 2010 scores.a

Travelers encourages all commercial motor carriers to take steps now to prepare for the full implementation of CSA 2010. Carriers should first review their records through the FMCSA website and ensure that the information is correct. Addressing any and all safety problems now by instituting driver safety management best practices and continuing to provide driver education and training may help commercial motor carriers potentially avoid rule violations. Carriers should also talk with their independent insurance agent about the new safety requirements, what the changes to the law mean for their businesses and how their current insurance policies may need to be adjusted to meet their changing needs.

For more information on the new cargo offerings from Travelers, contact Sam Rizzitelli, National Transportation Director, Travelers Inland Marine, at 860.277.9999.

[ Travelers Inland Marine ] provides coverage for commercial motor carriers and logistics companies. With the new CSA Technology and Communication Equipment coverage form and educational resources, Travelers Inland Marine is helping its customers prepare for the changes that come with the new CSA 2010 program. Additionally, Travelersa™ Inland Marine Network shows its commitment to the trucking industry with specific, dedicated services from [ Risk Control ], [ Claim ] and [ Specialty Investigations ].

About Travelers
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: [ TRV ]) is a leading property casualty insurer selling primarily through independent agents and brokers. The companya™s diverse business lines offer its global customers a wide range of coverage in the [ auto ], [ home ] and [ business ] settings. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Travelers has more than 30,000 employees and generated revenues of approximately $25 billion in 2009. For more information, visit [ www.travelers.com ].