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).
By Cathy Stephen, May 2004 in Fleet Insurance, Legislative
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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By Lynda Fleming, May 2004 in Fleet Insurance
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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By Staff, October 2003 in Fleet Insurance
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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By J. Jay Young and Corey A. Tavel, September 2003 in Fleet Insurance, Legislative
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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By David Purinton, September 2003 in Fleet Insurance
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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June 2, 2003 in Fleet Insurance, Legislative
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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By Cathy Stephens, February 2003 in Fleet Insurance
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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By Amy LeSage, February 2003 in Fleet Acquisition, Fleet Insurance
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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By Andrea Stover, September 2001 in Fleet Insurance
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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By Michael LaPlaca, September 2001 in Fleet Insurance
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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