Fleet Insurance

Whether a small company using an outside insurance company or a large self insured rental company, the fleet insurance channel provides the latest news and insight into Loss Damage Waivers (LDW), Supplemental Loss Insurance (SLI) and Cost Damage Waivers (CDW).


Federal Tort Reform Efforts Focus on Transportation Bill

The battle to repeal or limit vicarious liability is still being waged in New York and Connecticut at the state level, but federal reform efforts may hold the most promise.

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Not All Damage Waivers Are Created Equal

Unlike protection offered by credit card companies, damage waivers sold at the rental counter are always primary. Unfortunately, most consumers are unaware of the difference.

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New York’s Independents and Franchisees

The summer of 2003 saw independents and franchisees in the state scrambling to secure fleet insurance. Exposure arising from vicarious liability, combined with a hardened insurance market, produced a dearth of options.

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In Case of an Accident, Whose Insurer Will Be Primary?

Levels of exposure in the event of a rental car collision vary from state to state. Before letting your customers cross state lines, make sure your company’s insurance passes muster.

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Mastering Loss Prevention

Are losses like diminution of value and administrative costs pummeling your bottom line? Stop compromising. It’s time to raise the bar for risk management and loss recovery.

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Members Only: Most recent Legislative Updates Online

In an ongoing effort to keep members informed about issues affecting the vehicle rental industry, ACTIF posts frequent state and federal legislative updates on the members-only section of its we...

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Coping With a Hardening Insurance Market

Several factors, including 9/11 claims and industry consolidation, have led to a hard insurance market. But car rental operators still have options to help keep future rates in check.

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Nine Keys to a Winning Fleet Program

There are several steps you can take to help determine whether you should purchase new or pre-owned vehicles and how you should finance your fleet.

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Reeling in the Revelers During Spring Break

Every March thousands of college students head south in search of the ultimate party. It's spring break — when they can finally take a breather from the grind and pressures of studying and taking exa...

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Can You Lawfully Require Customers to Purchase CDW or SLI?

Vehicle rental companies, especially independents and smaller franchisees, often ask our law firm whether they can require customers to purchase collision damage waivers or supplemental liability insurance.

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What is Holding Back the Electric Vehicle Revolution?

The movers and shakers in the electric vehicle market offer a candid glimpse into the immediate future of electric vehicles. (With photos!)

What’s Next for a Hertz Deal for Dollar Thrifty?

With Hertz’s announcement of a potential buyer for Advantage, how will a Dollar Thrifty deal go down, when, and for how much?

A Call to Action on Damage Recovery

Even if the vast majority of damage claims are handled properly, it doesn’t take many incidences of abuse to erode the auto rental industry’s trust with consumers. The industry needs to be consistently and actively engaged in reducing the number of damage claim disputes.

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