Founder Shield Cargo and Transit Insurance

Founder Shield is a retail insurance brokerage, described on its site as “the innovation arm of The Baldwin Group,” and places Founder Shield Transit & Transportation Insurance with third-party carriers rather than underwriting the policy itself. ²Company-reportedAbout-us page; applies to Founder Shield's brokerage model generally, restated here for this line.

Founder Shield says it places policies, including Founder Shield Transit & Transportation Insurance, only with carriers rated A- or better by AM Best, chosen for the client's industry. It does not name the issuing insurer for this line; that depends on which carrier the policy is placed with. ³Company-reportedGeneral carrier-selection FAQ, not specific to this line's placements.

Founder Shield markets this coverage to shippers and carriers, logistics companies, manufacturers and distributors that ship products, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers. ¹Company-reportedTransit & Transportation product page.

Founder Shield describes the policy as covering cargo damage, loss or theft in transit, damage to company vehicles, and third-party liability from transportation operations, distinct from what a commercial auto policy alone would cover. ¹Company-reportedProduct page; the issued policy and declarations control actual coverage.

Founder Shield's page does not publish specific limit or deductible figures for this line; it says coverage limits should align with the value of the goods and vehicles being transported. ¹Not publicly disclosedTransit & Transportation product page, checked 2026-09-23.

You request Founder Shield Transit & Transportation Insurance through Founder Shield's website or an insurance advisor rather than binding coverage directly; Founder Shield says its placement team then approaches carriers on the client's behalf. ^2,3Company-reportedAbout-us and carrier-selection pages describe the general placement process, not a line-specific application form.