The scope of coverage in the business auto policy can be either broad or narrow, depending on your choice of options. It could, for example, be written to apply only to one specifically described auto. Or, as an example of very broad coverage, the policy could be written to apply to the named insured's liability exposures arising out of the use of any auto.
In general, you have three options for which vehicles you choose to cover.
- Autos your business owns
- All autos your business owns, hires or leases
- All autos used for the business, including those that your business does not own, hire, or lease
Most businesses should buy the third type, since that is the only coverage that protects the business from liability when an employee or owner is driving a personal vehicle on business.