Us, Oct. 21 -- The National Limousine Association (NLA) is raising urgent concerns over a deepening insurance crisis that could endanger thousands of small and mid-sized chauffeured transportation companies across the United States.

A new study by the University Transportation Research Center (UTRC), titled "Curbing the Limousine Insurance Crisis," exposes unsustainable increases in insurance premiums - even for operators with spotless safety records.

According to the report:

87% of limousine operators have faced premium hikes over the past three years. 25% saw increases above 25%, despite nearly half reporting no claims. 79% have formal safety programs, but these are often ignored by insurers. "This report confirms what our members ha...