Chubb vs THREE by Berkshire Hathaway: How Do They Compare for Commercial Auto Insurance?

Chubb underwrites commercial auto as a standalone policy or BOP add-on and offers broad-form endorsements and fleet-safety resources. THREE lists Business Auto in its combined BOP, while its reviewed record leaves vehicle terms to the quote. 4,8,7

What Is Chubb?

Chubb fits technology firms seeking DigiTech ERM or small businesses with up to $30 million in revenue seeking a BOP; buyers wanting an instant direct purchase should compare online carriers. Agents can quote eligible small accounts, with a faster cyber route. 1,2,3

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THREE small business insurance: coverage, issuer and buying routes

THREE markets a packaged commercial insurance product through a direct quote route and partner agents. Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company is named as issuer on THREE’s sample policy. 6,7

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What Is Commercial Auto Insurance?

Commercial auto suits businesses that use vehicles for work and need liability protection; damage to your own vehicles is a separate coverage choice. If employees drive personal or rented cars, check how those trips are handled. 9,10,11,12

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Key Differences in Commercial Auto Insurance

Standalone option and policy enhancements

Chubb underwrites commercial auto directly and sells it either standalone or through its Total Account Solution alongside a BOP. Its revised multi-state forms include a broad-form endorsement with enhancements such as rented-auto coverage for employees and auto loan or lease gap coverage; high-value vehicles can use an agreed-value endorsement. THREE lists Business Auto among the categories in its combined BOP but does not say whether it can be purchased separately or name similar endorsements. Ask for the specific forms and vehicle schedule before comparing the offerings. 4 8

Risk services and published limits

Chubb describes outside risk-management consulting and fleet-safety materials; when bundled through its small-business Total Account Solution, it publishes personal-injury-protection and uninsured/underinsured motorist limits up to $1 million. Its standalone page does not publish limits. THREE’s reviewed record likewise does not state commercial-auto limits or fleet services and offers an online quote with advisor support. Match the quote route to the limits shown on each declaration, including any state-specific restrictions. 4 5 6

What to Confirm in Commercial Auto Insurance Quotes

  • Ask Chubb whether coverage is standalone or bundled and whether the $1 million limits apply to your chosen package. 4 5
  • Ask THREE for vehicle schedules, liability limits, and any available fleet-risk services. 8
  • Compare endorsements for rented vehicles, loan gaps, and hired/non-owned autos. 4 8

Review Scores

These averages can combine ratings for different products, locations, and customer groups, including approximate BBB grade conversions. Read each review for the sources, scope, and calculation.

Chubb

6.9/ 10

Review Score

5 rated sources

Chubb earns 5/5 from NerdWallet, which reports fewer-than-expected commercial property and liability complaints. Customer ratings are mixed across products and locations.[1][4][7][8][9]

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THREE by Berkshire Hathaway

7.3/ 10

Review Score

2 rated sources

The inspected sources report separate measures: NerdWallet’s 4.0/5 editorial rating is excluded from the source-rating average; Trustpilot displayed 2.5/5 from five user posts and BBB displayed 4.8/5 from 265 reviews. Trustpilot and BBB include different purchase, service and agent/intermediary interactions, not a verified common policyholder cohort. BBB separately lists complaints. Any source-rating average weights eligible platforms equally and is not a pooled, representative customer-experience estimate or a claims-quality measure.[4][3][1][2]

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Offering Details

Chubb vs THREE by Berkshire Hathaway: Commercial Auto Insurance: documented features by provider

CriteriaChubb Commercial Auto InsuranceTHREE Business Owners Policy
Role in This Line

Chubb underwrites commercial auto insurance directly, sold standalone or as an add-on within its Total Account Solution alongside a Chubb BOP. 4,5Company-reported. Commercial Auto product page and workers'-compensation Total Account Solution section.

THREE presents Business Auto as a component of its combined Business Owners Policy rather than identifying it as a separate standalone policy on the reviewed product page. 8Company-reported. Company-described U.S. package structure. The page does not establish underwriting terms or that every listed category will be included for every applicant.

Issuing Insurer

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The linked sample policy's declarations identify Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company as issuer. 7Company-reported. This is the issuer named on the public sample only; the sample does not establish the issuing entity for every state-specific quote or buyer's issued policy.

Who It’s For

Chubb lists the industries it serves for commercial auto, including manufacturing, climate tech, natural resources, financial services, professional services, technology, life sciences, media and entertainment, federal contractors, oil and gas, and wholesalers/distributors. 4Company-reported. Commercial Auto "Who we serve" list.

The reviewed product page does not state separate eligibility rules for Business Auto; the general quote and advisor route is not proof that a particular business qualifies for it. 8,6Not publicly disclosed. Eligibility and state availability remain unestablished for an individual risk until THREE returns its quote and applicable forms.

Coverage Features

Chubb uses ISO's revised multi-state forms and offers a Commercial Auto Broad Form Endorsement with enhancements such as broad form insured, fellow employee coverage where allowed, rented-auto coverage for employees, and auto loan/lease gap coverage. A High Value Vehicle endorsement provides agreed value for highly valued private passenger vehicles. 4Company-reported. Commercial Auto product page coverage-highlights list; availability depends on the issued policy and state.

THREE's Business Owners Policy page lists Business Auto among its marketed coverage categories in the combined policy. This describes the product page, not whether the category appears in a particular quote or responds to a loss. 8,7Company-reported. Official THREE package marketing for Business Auto. The sample policy is state-selectable and does not establish that this item is included in every quote or issued policy.

Limits and Retentions

When bundled through Chubb's small-business Total Account Solution, commercial auto includes personal injury protection and uninsured/underinsured motorist limits up to $1 million. The standalone commercial auto page does not publish its own limit figures. 5Company-reported. Workers'-compensation Total Account Solution section for the bundled small-business version; the dedicated commercial-auto page does not repeat these limits.

The reviewed public product page does not state a separate limit or deductible for Business Auto; THREE says the quote-specific insurance summary lists limits and deductibles. 8,7Not publicly disclosed. No number is inferred from the sample policy. The quote and issued declarations control the buyer-specific limit and deductible.

Risk Services

Chubb's GL Plus Risk Consulting connects commercial auto clients with outside risk-management experts, and Chubb publishes fleet-safety materials for transportation risks. 4Company-reported. Commercial Auto product page Risk Consulting section.

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How to Apply

You can request a business insurance quote online, or an appointed independent agent or broker can place the policy through a Chubb Appointment. 4Company-reported. Commercial Auto product page quote call-to-action.

THREE directs small-business prospects to an online quote and says licensed Small Business Advisors can help with the process. 6Company-reported. This is the route for the overall THREE product. It does not show whether Business Auto will be offered for a particular business or whether a customer can bind that line without an issued policy.

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Sources

Chubb

  1. Insurance For Technology Companies. Chubb; Industry overview; Who we serve; Products and services: commercial package insurance (BOP, Benchmarq, Customarq), E&O/Cyber, Financial Lines, workers’ compensation, auto and umbrella; dedicated underwriting, claims and risk engineering. Accessed 2026-09-16.
  2. Terms Of Use. Chubb; Acceptance of Terms identifying Chubb Group Holdings Inc.; surplus-lines producer restriction; products not available to all users or jurisdictions; Chubb Limited safe-harbor language; Internet Portals for Chubb Business. Accessed 2026-09-16.
  3. Cyber Insurance Coverage & Products. Chubb; Cyber insurance product catalog: Cyber ERM, DigiTech ERM (technology E&O, media and cyber) and Pro ERM (non-licensed professional services); Marketplace quoting for eligible risks under $100 million revenue; first- and third-party coverage summaries. Accessed 2026-09-16.
  4. Commercial Auto Insurance. Chubb; Coverage highlights: ISO multi-state forms, Commercial Auto Broad Form Endorsement, High Value Vehicle endorsement; Who we serve industry list; Chubb Risk Consulting. Accessed 2026-09-23.
  5. Workers' Compensation Insurance for Small Business. Chubb; Total Account Solution section: commercial auto with personal injury protection and uninsured/underinsured motorist limits up to $1M. Accessed 2026-09-23.

THREE by Berkshire Hathaway

  1. Jargon-free small business insurance - THREE by Berkshire Hathaway. Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company, dba THREE; Lines 23, 39, 70–81 and 406–410: business location quote entry, single-policy description, issuer, business focus, online quote and licensed Small Business Advisor route. Quote entry inspected without submitting a form. Accessed 2026-09-30.
  2. The Policy: 3 Jargon-free pages - THREE by Berkshire Hathaway. Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company, dba THREE; State-selectable sample policy: Summary (Declarations) identifies Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company as issuer and says the insurance summary lists limits and deductibles; sample policy text and state selection do not establish terms for a particular quote or issued policy. Accessed 2026-09-30.
  3. Business Owners Policy - THREE by Berkshire Hathaway. Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company, dba THREE; Product page: “No need for multiple policies” and one comprehensive policy; Business Liability, Property and Business Auto categories and the listed line names. Product page footer identifies Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company, dba THREE. Accessed 2026-09-30.

Commercial Auto Insurance Guide

  1. Commercial Insurance Guide. California Department of Insurance; Commercial Automobile: Coverage, Classification and Limits. Accessed 2026-09-16.
  2. Auto Insurance. NAIC; Coverages. Accessed 2026-09-16.
  3. Business Vehicle Insurance. Insurance Information Institute; Will My Personal Auto Policy Cover Business Use?; What Vehicles Are Covered?; What Coverage Do I Need if Employees Drive Their Personal Vehicles for Business?; Does a Business Umbrella Cover Autos?; Do I Need a Business Auto Policy?; Be Sure the Right Insured Is on the Policy. Accessed 2026-09-16.
  4. Business Auto Coverage Form. Insurance Services Office, Inc.; hosted by National General; I.A, printed/PDF page 1; II.A.1, printed/PDF page 2; III.C–D, printed/PDF page 6; II.B.6, printed/PDF page 3; III.B.3, printed/PDF page 6. Accessed 2026-09-16.

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