What Is a Damage Waiver and How Does it Work?

A damage waiver can go by several names: collision damage waiver (CDW), damage waiver or loss damage waiver (LDW). These are not insurance products and, in the rental industry, do not constitute the sale of insurance. However, most states have defined regulations...

Stay Competitive with Concierge Services

One way to set yourself apart from other auto rental agencies is to offer concierge services. Here are a few ideas of how you can use concierge services as the “carrot” to entice customers: Partner with local places and offer coupons or incentives...

How to Protect Your RV Before a Hurricane Hits

Whether you’re leasing one RV or a fleet of motor homes, you — and your customers — must be prepared for the unexpected. In the summertime (and beyond), particularly in coastal areas, that means you need to take into account hurricane season and its associated...

Hurricane Season Begins Today. Are You Ready?

Whether you’re leasing one car or a fleet of vehicles, you — and your customers — must be prepared for the unexpected. In the summertime (and beyond), particularly in coastal areas, that means you need to take into account hurricane season and its associated...

I Want To Start A Rental Business

How do I get started? You’ve got a GREAT IDEA! You want to start a company that rents RVs or autos.  Maybe it’s just to rent your personal RV.  How do you get started? Some insurance programs do not directly accept a start up operation that has no experience and...