LIBRA INSURANCE BROKERS · HCV & GIT NEEDS ANALYSIS · LB-NA-HCV-002 Rev 2.1
—

Smart Input — Auto-populate from documents or voice

Click to upload PDF, Word, or image — or drag and drop here

NEEDS ANALYSIS — HEAVY COMMERCIAL VEHICLE & GOODS IN TRANSIT

Libra Insurance Brokers · FSP 9131 · FAIS Act 37 of 2002 · POPIA Act 4 of 2013 · LB-NA-HCV-002 Rev 2.1 · August 2026

IMPORTANT: This Needs Analysis is completed prior to obtaining quotations on your behalf. It constitutes the formal FAIS data capture instrument for this placement. All information is treated in accordance with POPIA (Act 4 of 2013). A separate Record of Advice will be issued at point of placement.
1CLIENT & ENTITY IDENTIFICATION
▼
DIRECTOR / MEMBER DETAILS
CONTACT & ADDRESS DETAILS
2STATUTORY DISCLOSURES & POPIA CONSENT
▼
Disclosure by Libra Insurance Brokers (FSP 9131): We are an authorised Financial Services Provider licensed by the FSCA. We act as your intermediary and may receive commission and/or fees from insurers. Our FSP licence, conflict of interest policy, and compensation disclosure are available on request.

POPIA Consent: By completing and signing this form, you consent to the collection, processing, storage, and sharing of your personal and commercial information with third-party insurers, reinsurers, and industry bodies solely for the purpose of obtaining quotations, administering your policy, and fulfilling our regulatory obligations.
3OPERATIONAL SCOPE & AREA OF OPERATION
▼
If owner of goods — Are you the owner of goods transported?
TRAVELLING DISTANCES — PERCENTAGE SPLIT
Haulage CategoryDistance Range% of Operations
Short haulageUp to 100 km
Medium haulage101 km – 400 km
Long haulage401 km – 800 km
Extremely long haulage801 km – 2 000 km
Into neighbouring territories / cross-borderOver 2 000 km

Travelling distance percentages should total 100%.

CROSS-BORDER OPERATIONS
Do you operate cross-border / outside the borders of SA?
4FLEET PROFILE & ASSET INVENTORY
▼
MOTOR/FLEET — 3-YEAR HISTORY OF ORGANIC GROWTH
Attach the full fleet list. List all vehicles to be noted. Finance houses to be noted for endorsement.
YearHCVTrailers
No. of VehiclesFull Value (R) incl. extras & VATNo. of VehiclesFull Value (R) incl. extras & VAT
VEHICLE INVENTORY
TypeMake & ModelYearReg. No.VIN/Engine No.Reg. OwnerCover TypeValue (R)Extras (R)Finance House
FLEET SUMMARY & VEHICLE OPERATIONS
Are any vehicles financed / subject to a Notarial Bond?
Are any vehicles hired out / leased to any other party?
If yes — is contractual responsibility and accountability clearly documented?
Do you hire in / lease in any vehicles? (Interest to be noted)
Are any vehicles owned or operated by anyone other than you?
Does your company perform its own vehicle servicing (incl. modified bodies, e.g. refrigerated units)?
Does your company perform its own accident repairs?
Are any vehicles used for abnormal loads or requiring special permits?
Any other material facts to disclose?
5DRIVER RISK PROFILE
▼
DRIVER EMPLOYMENT & PAYMENT STRUCTURE
Are you an owner-driver?
Are drivers salaried?
Are drivers paid per delivery?
Are drivers paid per kilometre?
DRIVING BEHAVIOUR & CONTROLS
Driving hours policy — Do you drive at night?
Do drivers always drive the same vehicle/horse and trailer? Are specific drivers assigned to specific vehicles?
Do drivers complete pre-start vehicle checklists?
DRIVER VERIFICATION & COMPLIANCE
Obtain full CV, check previous employment and criminal record?
Are drivers subjected to random polygraph tests?
Previous employment references checked and records verified?
Validate / Verify Driver licence and PrDP before employment?
Are driver documents (PrDP, DDC licences) monitored and tracked for expiry and renewal?
Do you maintain copies of all driver documentation (Passport, ID, PrDP, DDC licences)?
Do you employ any foreign national drivers?
Do foreign drivers hold a legally accepted PRDP equivalent to operate in SA and areas of operation?
Do drivers undergo any medical checks, apart from those conducted for licencing?
DRIVER TRAINING PROGRAMMES
Do you have a driver training programme in place?
Is training on an ongoing / continuous basis?
FORMAL TRAINING TOPICS COVERED — Submit copies of certificates if yes
Correct operation of vehicle being driven
Security of the vehicle and trailer
Taking rest periods as required by law
Hijacking prevention methods
Procedures following an accident
Correct securing of the load
Firefighting measures / extinguishers
First aid
6GOODS IN TRANSIT (GIT) & CARGO EXPOSURES
▼
Require goods in transit cover?
CONVEYANCE LIMITS

* Insurers reserve the right to audit the numbers declared, at any stage.

DESCRIPTION OF GOODS & PERCENTAGE OF LOAD CARRIED — Total should equal 100%
Commodity
%
Commodity
%
Foodstuff (excl. tinned goods)
Liquor / Alcoholic Beverages
Foodstuff (incl. tinned goods)
Tinned Fish
Tobacco (raw)
Hazardous chemicals
Electrical appliances
Electronics / Electronic Goods
Building materials
Heavy equipment
Bricks / pavers
Plant & Machinery
Steel products
Sand / stone / aggregate / cement
Fertilizer
Fragile / white goods (incl. Hisense)
Motor Vehicles (Car carrier)
Explosives
Motor Spares and Parts
Gas Bottles
Fuel, Petrol or Diesel
Household / office removals
Gas (Tanker Trailer — LPG, CNG or LNG)
Furniture (new)
Shipping containers
Furniture (used)
Game & Livestock
Clothing & Footwear
Agricultural produce
Refrigerated / frozen goods
Fresh produce
Dangerous goods (SANS 10228)
Coal
Solar and Backup equipment
Cigarettes
Abnormal Loads
Tyres
Copper
Tyres & Rims
Cobalt
If other — provide description
Containerised goods
Are you / your employees responsible for loading, off loading and packing consignments?
7SUBCONTRACTOR / CONTINGENT EXPOSURES
▼
Do you make use of any sub-contractors?
Do you make use of any owner-drivers?
Insured's responsibility: Properly vet all sub-contractors and ensure their GIT cover is active, adequate, and not inferior in any material respect.
Insured's responsibility: Written contracts of agreement clearly depicting all terms and conditions of the full chain of custody must be in place, agreed to, and signed PRIOR to any losses.
8HAZCHEM & SPECIALISED RISKS
▼
Are any hazardous or dangerous goods transported? (SANS 10228)

If yes — Indicate the UN class / description of hazardous goods below:

ClassSANS 10228 Hazard ClassClassification DescriptionYes / No
1ExplosivesCommercial blasting agents, mining explosives, and detonators
2GasesLiquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and compressed oxygen cylinders
3Flammable LiquidsPetrol and diesel in bulk tankers, or industrial solvents
4Flammable SolidsSulphur flakes and alkali metals like sodium or potassium
5Oxidizing Substances & Organic PeroxidesAmmonium nitrate fertilizers and pool chlorine
6Toxic & Infectious SubstancesAgricultural pesticides and clinical medical waste
7Radioactive MaterialMedical isotopes and industrial radiography sources
8Corrosive SubstancesIndustrial acids (such as sulphuric acid) and caustic soda
9Miscellaneous Dangerous GoodsBulk lithium-ion batteries and elevated-temperature substances like hot bitumen
Any haz goods stored at any of your business addresses?
Above or underground tanks?
Any vehicles used for abnormal loads or requiring special permits?
9RISK MANAGEMENT & SECURITY
▼
COMMUNICATION, SAFETY & SECURITY DEVICES — Provide full details where yes is selected
Cellular phones
Registration number painted on roof
Dry powder fire extinguishers (minimum 9 kg required on all HCVs)
Automatic engine cut-out / 'Limp mode' functionality
Trailer overloading devices
On-board cameras / dashcams (cab / forward or rear facing)
Own 24-hour manned control room? (NOT telematics/tracking company or supplier — OWN)
Tracking and recovery system
PREMISES SECURITY & OVERNIGHT PARKING
10CLAIMS HISTORY & CONTINUITY
▼
INSURANCE HISTORY — CURRENT & PREVIOUS
StatusName of InsurerPolicy NumberPeriod of Insurance
Current
Previous
Previous
INSURANCE HISTORY FLAGS — Provide full details if yes
Has any insurer declined to quote?
Has any insurer cancelled your insurance?
Has any insurer refused to renew your policy?
Was cover with any insurer uninterrupted?
Has any insurer imposed special terms or conditions?
PREVIOUS MOTOR INCIDENTS — Claimed for or not — Past 3 years — Attach current insurer record
Date of LossVehicle TypeVehicle Reg.Description of LossSettlement Amount (R)
PREVIOUS GIT INCIDENTS — Claimed for or not — Past 3 years — Attach current insurer record
Date of LossType of Goods CarriedDescription of LossSettlement Amount (R)
11CLIENT OBJECTIVE
▼
12COVER REQUIRED — QUOTATION INSTRUCTIONS
▼

PLEASE QUOTE ON (tick all applicable)

BUSINESS ALL RISKS
Require Business All Risks cover?
Item DescriptionValue (R)
MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN TOWING
Require mechanical breakdown towing cover?
OBJECTIVES & QUOTATION NOTES
DCLIENT DECLARATION
▼
I/We declare that the statements and particulars in this needs analysis are true to the best of my knowledge, understanding and interpretation, and that I/We have not intentionally misstated, suppressed, or omitted any material facts. I/We understand that a material fact is any fact that will influence the acceptance of the risk. I/We undertake to inform Libra Insurance Brokers of any material alteration of these facts whether occurring before or after completion of the contract of insurance. I/We acknowledge that failure to disclose material information may result in a policy being voidable or a claim being prejudiced. I/We consent to the use of personal information contained in this document for the intermediary rendering advice and intermediary services, and to such information being shared with insurers, reinsurers, and authorised industry bodies for underwriting, placement, claims assessment, and regulatory compliance.
Signature of Client / Authorised Representative
Date