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Why RC Mowers Partners With Spectrum Insurance
BY : MICHAEL BRANDT CEO , RC MOWERS
It has been a long time since anyone made a change to the world of mowing . For years , mowing companies have been sending crews of multiple mowers out to schools , parks , community areas , and other large grassy areas . We knew things could be safer , more efficient , and more cost-effective , so we built our own solution . In 2018 , we started RC Mowers to solve the biggest challenges in the mowing business .
Our autonomous mowers — yes , you heard that right , autonomous — are designed to address landscaping perimeters of any shape , size , or terrain . When we were just starting out , our focus was on remotecontrol mowers for hazardous areas . We designed these for any areas that you normally wouldn ’ t send a mower , such as steep slopes , muddy areas , fields with tough terrain , retention ponds , and difficult-to-reach areas . As we expanded , we began developing a fully autonomous ( self-driving ) mower that could do the work of multiple people to solve the labor shortage problem for large landscaping contractors . It has built-in obstacle safeguards and is easily programmed to service unique spaces and landscapes . We are passionate about delivering hassle-free business solutions to our customers , including reducing labor needs , improving mowing services profitability , and enhancing employee safety .
However , there was a critical component of our business that was the opposite of hassle free : insurance . When we first started out , no major insurance companies wanted to work with us . They didn ’ t fully understand our technology , weren ’ t sure how to insure autonomous mowers , and weren ’ t interested in spending the time to help our startup navigate difficult terrain . As an entrepreneur and CEO , I never imagined this aspect of doing business would create such a roadblock for my venture .
When I got in touch with Mike Tiedt at Spectrum Insurance Group , he didn ’ t know much about insuring an autonomous mower manufacturer , but he
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