Tow Truck Insurance | Towing & Recovery Coverage | First Underwriters
Towing & recovery insurance · Since 1992

Tow Truck Insurance.

Coverage built for towing and recovery operators across Washington and Oregon — protect your trucks, your customers' vehicles, and your business on every call, from the moment you hook up until it's safely dropped off.

On-Hook/CargoCommercial AutoGarage KeepersPhysical DamageGarage Liability

Motor-club contract certs · Same-day certificates · Flexible payment plans

An on-hook drop, a roadside collision, and a lot injury — three exposures can combine past
$827K
Standard business auto doesn't cover the customer's vehicle on your hook, your driver working the shoulder, or an injury on your lot. A towing-specific program is what stands between one call and your business.
  • On-hook/cargo, garage keepers & commercial auto in one program
  • Certificates that satisfy AAA, Agero & other motor-club contracts

Not sure what you need? Build your coverage below →

🚛 34+ years insuring tow operators 🛡️ 200+ tow trucks covered 🪝 On-hook coverage experts

Tow truck insurance protects operators from risks that normal business auto policies don't cover — from the moment you hook up a customer's vehicle until it's safely dropped off, you're responsible for property worth tens of thousands of dollars. First Underwriters has protected Pacific Northwest towing operators since 1992, whether you run a single flatbed or a fleet of heavy-duty wreckers. Learn more from the Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) and OSHA's towing safety resources.

Why the coverage matters

Why tow truck insurance matters.

Every call carries potential liability. These illustrative examples show how a single towing exposure escalates — and what closes the gap. Click through each.

What happened

    Estimated exposure without coverage
    $0
    🛡️ The coverage that responds

    Coverage Builder

    Build the right program for your operation.

    Tell us how your towing operation runs, and we'll assemble the coverages that typically apply — a starting point for your quote, no contact info required.

    Your operation

    Every tow operator starts with commercial auto liability, physical damage, on-hook/cargo, and medical-payments core.

    Coverages to consider
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    recommended for your operation
      A starting point, not a bound quote — request a tailored quote →
      How we place your coverage

      From first call to certificate.

      Four steps to a program built for towing and recovery — and the service that keeps your trucks working. Click through each.

      1
      Understand Your OperationTrucks, work mix & lot
      2
      Market to Towing SpecialistsSpecialty towing carriers
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      Build the ProgramOn-hook, garage & more
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      Certificates & ClaimsMotor clubs & advocacy
      $75Kaverage value of vehicles towed on a typical day
      23tow operators die in roadside incidents each year
      60%of towing claims involve on-hook damage
      $45Ktypical on-hook damage claim payout
      Complete towing coverage

      Every protection from hook-up to drop-off.

      Filter by type or search to see the full range of coverage we place for towing and recovery operators.

      Towing services we insure

      Coverage for every kind of towing & recovery.

      Tailored programs from a single flatbed to a multi-location wrecker fleet.

      Why tow operators trust First Underwriters

      Specialists who know the difference between a wheel-lift and a flatbed.

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      Towing insurance experts

      Since 1992 we've insured tow operators across Washington and Oregon — we know the difference between a wheel-lift and a flatbed, and we place coverage with specialty towing markets like Progressive Commercial, National Indemnity, and Lancer Insurance that others can't reach.

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      Motor-club contracts & same-day certs

      Need proof of coverage for a motor-club contract? We deliver same-day certificates so you don't miss out on work, and we help you meet the coverage requirements for AAA, Agero, and other roadside networks so you can take on more.

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      New-operator & fleet flexibility

      Starting a towing business? We work with carriers who insure new ventures and help you build coverage history. From single-truck operators to multi-location fleets we scale coverage to your size — with monthly payment plans and low down payments that fit towing cash flow.

      34+years insuring tow operators
      200+tow trucks covered
      10+specialty towing carriers

      Get your tow truck insurance quote today.

      Coverage built for towing and recovery operators — request a comprehensive quote from specialists who know the industry. Free consultation, same-day certificates available, no obligation.

      Or email us at info@firstunderwriters.com

      Descriptions are general summaries for education and are not legal, tax, or coverage advice, nor a statement of coverage, an offer, or a binder; the coverage builder is a starting point for discussion rather than a quote or coverage determination. The scenarios, dollar figures, and industry statistics shown are illustrative examples and general figures, not guarantees or representations about specific businesses; actual coverage, limits, and eligibility are governed solely by the terms, conditions, and exclusions of your issued policies and are subject to underwriting. First Underwriters Insurance Brokers · Kirkland, WA · (425) 242-5357.