COMPREHENSIVE BUSINESS INSURANCE FOR COLLISION REPAIR SHOPS

Where Savings and Service Collide

See why hundreds of collision repair centers have switched to Intrepid Direct.

Cut out the middleman and save up to 20% off on your premiums by going direct

Are you an I-CAR Gold Class shop? You can save even more!

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Direct Coverage Pricing

We’ve cut out the middleman, creating a leaner, simpler, and faster experience while passing the savings on to you.

Easy Process

Hassle-Free Process

Our application is an efficient and streamlined process that will save you time and frustration.

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Collision Repair Shop Insurance Experts

Providing a comprehensive policy for your specific needs means a better understanding of your business.

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Payment Options On Your Terms

Unlike other insurance providers, we offer the ability to pay your premium and deductibles by ACH, check, or credit card. You also have the ability to spread your premium over your policy term with monthly payments. What’s better? We don’t charge finance or credit card fees!

Expect Better. That’s Our Policy.

Request Your Quote Today!

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If you are an I-CAR Gold Class shop, you’ve made a substantial commitment to safety and quality. We value that and think you should be rewarded for keeping our friends, family, and communities safe while on the road and while on your premise. That’s why we offer you an additional 20% discount on your business insurance.

Call today to see how much you could save.

Why Direct Insurance

We understand the challenges you face, and through our direct insurance model, and our auto-aftermarket team of experts, we can actually help you fix them!

We're a one-stop stop to help with all of your business insurance needs. And because there’s no middleman, you’re able to get the answers you need, quickly, by working directly with us.

An Insurance Provider You Can Actually Rely On

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No Introductory Pricing

Our direct model allows us to keep your premiums competitive year-over-year and save up to 20% by cutting out agent commissions. This way, we can build on our relationship vs. your rate.
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Experts In Your Business

We are not everything to everyone, we are immersed in your industry and understand your risk and insurance need. We're also licensed in all 50 states and insure 13,000+ locations across the U.S.

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Repeat Customers

Turns out, business owners like what we have to offer. 93% of our customers renew year-over-year.
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"In It" For The Long Haul

As a member company of Fortune 500 W.R. Berkley Corporation, we're not a fly-by-night insurer. We've got the financial pedigree to stick by your side today and for years to come.
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We Keep Our Promises

Intrepid Insurance Company is rated by A.M. Best A+ (Superior)1, which means our ability to pay claims in a timely manner is top-rated.
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Highly Recommended

A large percentage of our new business comes by way of referral from another shop. Check out our reviews and you will see why. 

What Collision Shop Owners Are Saying

Don’t take our word for it. See for yourself why Intrepid Direct is trusted by shop owners nationwide.

Steve H.
"Exceptional value and service. They saved me time and money. True collision experts."
Steve H.
CARSTAR franchisee
"Exceptional value and service. They saved me time and money. True collision experts."
Steve H.
CARSTAR franchisee
Joel N.
"Intrepid Direct has been a really great experience for us. They've saved us $9K and have provided superb service. Our contact has been "Johnny-on-it." They caught things on our old policy we needed to bolster and pointed out other areas we could flat out eliminate."
Joel N.
1st Class Auto Body (I-CAR Gold Class shop)
"Intrepid Direct has been a really great experience for us. They've saved us $9K and have provided superb service. Our contact has been "Johnny-on-it." They caught things on our old policy we needed to bolster and pointed out other areas we could flat out eliminate."
Joel N.
1st Class Auto Body (I-CAR Gold Class shop)
Lance L.
"Intrepid Direct explained things in simple terms. I now have replacement cost insurance I never had, added cyber insurance and pollution liability … all that on top of 15% savings."
Lance L.
Performance Collision Centers (I-CAR Gold Class shop)
"Intrepid Direct explained things in simple terms. I now have replacement cost insurance I never had, added cyber insurance and pollution liability… all that on top of 15% savings."
Lance L.
Performance Collision Centers (I-CAR Gold Class shop)
Karla S.
"Nick was so very helpful, great at explaining and answering questions. I was referred by another body shop owner and I have already called to tell him thank you. I will tell other shop owners as well. Thank you too Tawny, great job!"
Karla S.
Collision Paint & Repair (I-CAR Gold Class shop)
"Nick was so very helpful, great at explaining and answering questions. I was referred by another body shop owner and I have already called to tell him thank you. I will tell other shop owners as well. Thank you too Tawny, great job!"
Karla S.
Collision Paint & Repair (I-CAR Gold Class shop)
Judy H.
"Our representative really knows and cares about our business!!"
Judy H.
Georgia Paint & Body (I-CAR Gold Class shop)
"Our representative really knows and cares about our business!!"
Judy H.
Georgia Paint & Body (I-CAR Gold Class shop)
Sherrie H.
"EXCELLENT! Tawny S., your representative, was very prompt and courteous. Answered all my questions in a timely manner. Stayed connected. Renewal went smoothly because of her help."
Sherrie H.
Hansen's Collision Specialist (I-CAR Gold Class shop)
"EXCELLENT! Tawny S., your representative, was very prompt and courteous. Answered all my questions in a timely manner. Stayed connected. Renewal went smoothly because of her help."
Sherrie H.
Hansen's Collision Specialist (I-CAR Gold Class shop)
Carlos O.
"Good communication."
Carlos O.
CARSTAR franchisee
"Good communication."
Carlos O.
CARSTAR franchisee
Matthew M.
"Being able to assist in such a fast time with great rates"
Matthew M.
Maaco franchisee
"Being able to assist in such a fast time with great rates"
Matthew M.
Maaco franchisee
Rick H.
"Nick and Tawny were awesome!"
Rick H.
Fix Auto franchisee
"Nick and Tawny were awesome!"
Rick H.
Fix Auto franchisee
Karla S.
"Great service providers, I am so excited! Nick was so very helpful, great at explaining and answering questions. I was referred by another body shop owner and I have already called to tell him thank you. I will tell other shop owners as well. Thank ...
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Karla S
Collision Paint & Repair, LLC (I-CAR Gold Class shop)
"Great service providers, I am so excited! Nick was so very helpful, great at explaining and answering questions. I was referred by another body shop owner and I have already called to tell him thank you. I will tell other shop owners as well. Thank you too Tawny, great job."
Karla S
Collision Paint & Repair, LLC (I-CAR Gold Class shop)

Complete, Customizable Shop Coverage

We understand the collision repair industry and how to work with shop owners like you to offer the proper protection.

And did we mention convenient? Our bundled approach to coverage speeds up quoting, minimizes paperwork, and maximizes the response when you need us most.

We start with the coverage types and limits collision shops need. Then, work with you and your data to fine-tune one simple, yet specific, reliable, and comprehensive insurance policy.

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Garagekeepers Liability

Pays for damage or theft to a customer’s vehicle while within your possession.

What's Typically Covered

Depending upon the coverage you choose (“legal liability” or “direct primary”), things like hail, fender benders, stolen vehicles and more are covered — even when it’s your fault.

The Intrepid Direct Difference!

The number of vehicles in and out of your shop can change daily. That’s why we provide a $500k legal liability extension to make sure your bases are covered, no matter the day.

General & Garage Liability

Protection for you and your business against the normal and expected.

What's Typically Covered

Costs associated with property damage (vehicles included), bodily injury and more if a customer, vendor, or other makes a claim against your workmanship or service.

The Intrepid Direct Difference!

At Intrepid Direct, our policies include "customer complaint defense" and "technician errors and omissions" coverage -- something not-so-standard in your typical garage package.

Automobile

Insures the vehicles your business needs in order to operate.

What's Typically Covered

Comprehensive, collision, and liability coverage for company-owned vehicles in addition to liability for property damage or bodily injury in accidents involving employee-owned or hired vehicles used while on the job.

The Intrepid Direct Difference!

Loaner vehicles are included in automobile coverage when you have a policy through Intrepid Direct.

Property

Coverage for your building, inventory, equipment & more.

What's Typically Covered

Protects the structure itself, the inventory inside, your equipment and even your business income when damaged or lost after fires, tornadoes, thefts and more.

The Intrepid Direct Difference!

Our standard policy includes $25k to cover the cost of any stolen or damaged employee tools with the option to add on more as needed. And, in the event you experience a "total loss," we'll give you an additional 25% above your scheduled building value, if needed, at time of loss, plus any profit lost and the cost of employee wages up to a year to get back on your feet.

Employment Practices Liability (EPL)

Defends against suits related to personnel management, peer, or customer disputes.

What's Typically Covered

Wrongful termination, wage & hour disputes, discrimination, and sexual harassment are all covered under our EPL policy.

The Intrepid Direct Difference!

Many policies on the marketplace are segmented, riddled with loopholes (like attorney fees) and low limits. This policy is packaged to cover all of your major risks — and costs — associated with employment practices.

Umbrella

Works with your liability coverages to cover large severity claims, so you have adequate protection when you need it most.

What's Typically Covered

Think of your umbrella policy as an extension of your general, garage, and auto liability policies. It covers the same basic things, but provides an additional limit in the event your needs exceed what’s covered in your “general” policies.

The Intrepid Direct Difference!

More often than not, customers find our umbrella rates to be lower than our competitors. Why? Because our team is underwriting it and its underlying policies. Oftentimes, general liability, auto, and umbrella policies are sold separately through separate insurers. Because of this, umbrella rates are often padded to protect against unknown underwriting risk. So, with no 3rd parties in our equation, we don’t need to mark up your rate to cover the 3rd-party risk.

Workers’ Compensation

Takes care of your most valuable assets in the event they are injured on the job.

What's Typically Covered

Lost wages and medical benefits for both you and your employees due to workplace injuries and illnesses.

The Intrepid Direct Difference!

It’s not only our responsibility to insure your business, but to help you manage the costs of doing so. We offer telemedicine services through MedCall Advisors – a 24/7 hotline that can triage incidents, perform post-injury drug screenings, can prescribe medication, and will file the first notice of loss documentation on your behalf.

Cyber Liability

Assists with the costs associated with cyber-criminal activity.

What's Typically Covered

Claims made as a result of a data breach or cyber-attack. Further, it protects your business if a cyber criminal hacks your network and holds it for ransom.

The Intrepid Direct Difference!

Insurance companies are requiring higher cyber liability limits of their DRP partners. Because of this, our coverage protects against first and third party claims (with regulatory proceedings), as well as ransom with high limits to match your requirements.

Pollution Liability

Helps out in the event a hazardous material needs clean up, remediation, or litigation support.

What's Typically Covered

Costs associated with hiring a qualified team to remove a pollutant from impacted areas, such as your facility, groundwater, or soil.

The Intrepid Direct Difference!

Most insurance companies stop at clean up. Intrepid Direct’s policy goes a step further in protecting your business by covering fines and/or litigation associated with the damages caused by the hazardous material.

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Intrepid Insurance Company is rated A+ (Superior) Financial Size Category XV by A.M. Best1

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Our customer renewal rate is 93% year-over-year – significantly above the industry average

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Customers can save up to 20% off their premiums by going direct, cutting out agent commissions

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We’re a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation (ranked #340 on the Fortune 500 list)

We Expect Better

Since our company was founded, we have been obsessed with providing a better insurance experience. We're a partner who's always thinking about ways to help garage business owners minimize risk and maximize their bottom line.

From coverage to convenience, our minds are always on the move for our customers.

Our Affiliates, Partners, and Memberships

We’re plugged in with the industry’s top educators, influencers, and innovators — making sure our solutions are better, faster, and smarter for auto body repair shop owners across the nation.

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Intrepid Direct insures over 13,000 business locations nationwide. We specialize in property and casualty insurance for body shop owners, from a single location to hundreds.

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