
Indiana Hired and Non-Owned Auto Coverage
Indiana requires financial responsibility to be in effect for a motor vehicle operated on public roads, or the operator must otherwise be insured. For a BMV request tied to a past incident, the bureau provides a separate affidavit for a driver who was operating an employer-owned or rental vehicle in the course of employment or rental term. The affidavit relieves the driver from that BMV proof requirement; it does not insure the driver, establish who is liable, or decide whether any policy covers the claim.
What Is Hired and Non-Owned Auto Insurance?
Hired and non-owned auto (HNOA) liability protects the business when rented cars or employees’ own cars are used for work. It does not pay for damage to those vehicles, and it is not a substitute for commercial auto on vehicles the business owns. Read the national Hired and non-owned auto guide.
Indiana Hired and Non-Owned Auto Insurance Requirements
What to Watch for With Hired and Non-Owned Auto in Indiana
Employer and rental vehicles have a proof pathway
Indiana BMV Form 55434 is described as relieving a driver from the BMV’s proof-of-financial-responsibility requirement when the driver was operating an employer-owned or rental vehicle during employment or the rental term. It is a proof procedure for the BMV; it does not state that a policy covers the trip or that no one is liable. 2
Indiana recognizes vehicle or operator financial responsibility
Indiana Code § 9-25-4-4 measures financial responsibility with respect to the vehicle when a qualifying policy, bond, or self-insurance can respond to liability from ownership, maintenance, or use. Indiana’s BMV separately says a person may be otherwise insured to operate the vehicle. Ask the broker to identify the applicable policy and insured status for this driver and trip. 1,4,3
A proof request is separate from the claim
The BMV says it requests proof after listed events such as an accident or certain traffic violations; its COC process documents whether insurance applied to a specific vehicle and incident. Provide the requested form through the prescribed process, while separately reporting any claim to the employer and insurers. 3
Which Hired and Non-Owned Auto Providers Have Indiana License Records?
These providers publish a national listing for Hired and non-owned auto; the license records below name the licensed entities and roles. Some records rely on company-reported information rather than independent regulator verification. A national listing does not confirm the product is available in Indiana. Check the regulator’s license lookup and confirm state availability for your business when requesting a quote.
Corgi
Corgi Insurance Services, Inc.
Corgi’s company producer-license table lists 50 jurisdictions: 49 states and the District of Columbia, including DC license 3003091619. New Mexico does not appear in the table and is not included here; the omission does not establish that Corgi is unlicensed there. The company-reported table has no stated as-of date and does not establish product availability. 14
Corgi lists hired and non-owned auto liability for employees using rented or personal vehicles for company business.
Who Regulates Insurance in Indiana?

Indiana Department of Insurance
The Indiana Department of Insurance licenses and regulates insurance companies and producers, reviews rates and policies, and investigates consumer complaints. Its Consumer Services Division accepts complaints and the Department provides company and license searches. 5,6,7
Surplus-Lines Tax and Stamping Office in Indiana
Reported tax rate. 2.5% of gross premium when Indiana is the home state 8,9,10,11
Indiana’s surplus-lines premium tax is 2.5% when Indiana is the insured’s home state. Surplus-lines policies are outside Indiana guaranty-fund protection; before you buy, confirm the insurer’s identity and financial strength with your broker.
Questions to Ask Before You Buy Hired and Non-Owned Auto in Indiana
- Is the vehicle employer-owned, rented, or employee-owned, and what written policy and permission govern its work use?
- Has the BMV requested proof for a particular incident, and does the employer/rental affidavit fit the facts and time period?
- Who will confirm the applicable liability policy, driver status, and claim-reporting steps apart from the BMV proof process?
Hired and Non-Owned Auto Insurance in Indiana: FAQ
Does Indiana’s employer or rental vehicle affidavit provide insurance coverage?
No. The BMV describes Form 55434 as relieving a driver from the BMV proof requirement when operating an employer-owned or rental vehicle during employment or the rental term. It is a verification procedure, not an insurance policy or a ruling on liability or claim coverage. 2
What does Indiana require when someone operates a vehicle?
Indiana Code § 9-25-4-4 recognizes financial responsibility with respect to the vehicle through qualifying insurance, a bond, or self-insurance that can respond to liability arising from ownership, maintenance, or use. Indiana’s law also addresses a person otherwise insured to operate the vehicle. Confirm the written policy terms for the employee and trip. 1,4
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Other coverage in IndianaEvery coverage guide for Indiana, plus the regulator and surplus-lines details.


