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{{note|This article is part of the [[ACE_Manifest_Software_User_Guide_(CBP)|BorderConnect ACE Manifest Guide]]|info}}
{{note|This article is part of the [[ACE_Manifest_Software_User_Guide_(CBP)|BorderConnect ACE Manifest Guide]]|info}}


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<h1>Insurance Policy (ACE Data)</h1>
<p>A guide to managing hazardous material insurance coverage details in BorderConnect.</p>
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<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-file-medical-alt"></i> Type: Master Data</span>
<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-biohazard"></i> Required For: Hazmat</span>
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An '''Insurance Policy''' in BorderConnect stores trucking insurance coverage details that can be assigned to trucks in your fleet when filing [[ACE_Manifest_Software_User_Guide_(CBP)|ACE eManifests]].
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Insurance policies are primarily required when transporting hazardous materials into the United States. When a truck carries hazardous goods, CBP requires valid insurance information to be included as part of the manifest submission.
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<p>An <strong>Insurance Policy</strong> in BorderConnect is a stored record of trucking liability coverage. These records are used to assign specific insurance details to <strong>Truck</strong> profiles when filing ACE eManifests.</p>
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== When Insurance Policies Are Required ==
<p>While standard freight generally does not require insurance data to be transmitted to CBP, <strong>Hazardous Materials (Hazmat)</strong> shipments trigger a mandatory requirement for valid insurance information under CBP manifest rules.</p>


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! Scenario
<strong>Hazmat Rule:</strong> If you are hauling hazardous goods, you <strong>must</strong> have a valid insurance policy linked to the truck on the ACE eManifest. Failure to do so will result in a manifest rejection.
! Is Insurance Policy Required
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| Standard non hazardous shipment
| No
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| Hazardous materials shipment
| Yes
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| ACE Manifest with hazmat commodities
| Yes
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Once entered, insurance policies become selectable on truck profiles and can be quickly applied during manifest creation.
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== Accessing Insurance Policies ==
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">When is an Insurance Policy Required?</h2>


To manage insurance policies:
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<th style="width: 60%;">Scenario</th>
<th>Required?</th>
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<td>Standard non-hazardous shipment</td>
<td><span style="color: #6c757d;">No</span></td>
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<td>Hazardous materials shipment</td>
<td><span style="color: #d9534f;">Yes</span></td>
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<td>Truck carrying mixed load (Hazmat + General)</td>
<td><span style="color: #d9534f;">Yes</span></td>
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# Click '''Manage Data''' in the top menu 
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Creating a New Insurance Policy</h2>
# Under the '''ACE Data''' section, select '''Insurance Policies''' 


This opens the Insurance Policies List page where all existing policies are displayed.
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<h3><span class="bc-step-circle">1</span> Access the Menu</h3>
<p>Go to <strong>Manage Data</strong> > <strong>ACE Data</strong> > <strong>Insurance Policies</strong>.</p>


== Creating a New Insurance Policy ==
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<p>Click <strong>New Insurance Policy</strong>. Enter the specific data required by CBP:</p>


Click '''New Insurance Policy''' to open the policy creation page.
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* <strong>Insurance Company Name:</strong> The full legal name of the provider.
* <strong>Policy Number:</strong> The complete identification number found on your certificate.
* <strong>Issue Date:</strong> The date the policy was issued.
* <strong>Policy Amount:</strong> The total liability coverage amount (e.g., $1,000,000).
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[[File:new-insurance-policy.png|800px|thumb|center|Adding a New Policy]]
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Each field represents required CBP insurance data.
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<p>The <strong>Insurance Policies List</strong> displays all insurance policies saved in your BorderConnect account. From here, you can maintain your coverage records to ensure expired policies are removed.</p>
! Description
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| Insurance Company Name
| Full legal name of the insurance provider
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| Policy Number
| Complete policy identification number
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| Issue Date
| Date the policy was issued (mm/dd/yyyy)
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| Policy Amount
| Total coverage amount for the policy
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After entering all fields, click '''Save''' to add the policy to your account.
[[File:Insurancepolicycompany1.png|800px|thumb|center|The Insurance Policies List Page]]


== Insurance Policies List Page ==
<h3>Available Actions</h3>
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<td><strong>Edit</strong></td>
<td>Update policy amounts or fix typos in the policy number.</td>
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<td><strong>Delete</strong></td>
<td>Remove a policy. <br><em>Note: This will automatically unassign the policy from any trucks currently using it.</em></td>
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[[File:Insurancepolicycompany1.png|800px|center]]
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This page displays all insurance policies saved in your BorderConnect account.
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<p>Once a policy is created, it becomes available in the <strong>Insurance Policy</strong> dropdown menu on the <strong>Truck Profile</strong> page.</p>
<p>By assigning the policy to the truck profile, BorderConnect will automatically pull the correct insurance data into the ACE eManifest whenever that truck is assigned to a hazardous shipment, saving you from manual entry on every trip.</p>
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Policies listed here will automatically appear in the '''Insurance Policy''' dropdown on truck profiles.
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=== Available Actions ===
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<td><strong>Exact Name Match</strong></td>
<td>Use the full legal name of the insurer to avoid ambiguity with CBP.</td>
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<td><strong>Regular Audits</strong></td>
<td>Remove expired policies promptly to prevent drivers from selecting invalid coverage.</td>
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<td><strong>Double Check Amounts</strong></td>
<td>Ensure the Policy Amount meets the statutory minimums for the class of Hazmat being transported.</td>
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| New Insurance Policy
| Adds a new policy to the account
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| Edit
| Updates an existing policy
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| Delete
| Removes a policy and unassigns it from any trucks
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Deleting a policy will automatically remove it from any trucks where it was previously assigned.
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== Assigning Insurance Policies to Trucks ==
 
Once created, insurance policies can be selected directly on truck profiles.
 
This allows BorderConnect to include the correct insurance information automatically when hazardous shipments are transmitted to CBP.
 
== Best Practices ==
 
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! Why It Helps
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| Keep policies up to date
| Ensures CBP compliance
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| Use full legal insurer names
| Avoids manifest rejects
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| Verify policy numbers carefully
| Prevents hazmat filing issues
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| Remove expired policies
| Keeps truck profiles clean
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