Rental car insurance. What you need and what you can decline

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Insurance for rental cars can be incredibly confusing. Think your credit card fully covers you? Not so. Read on for Surround's advice on what rental car insurance you need and what you can decline.

Rental cars

Why do credit cards include Collision Damage Waiver for a rental car but not liability coverage?

Premium credit cards often include CDW coverage for rental cars. However, they usually do not include liability coverage, or LIS. The reason is really just that it's a much more expensive benefit to provide.

Car subscriptions

Car subscription insurance: everything you need to know

Car subscriptions are long term car rentals you sign up for using an app. You get more flexibility and convenience than buying, leasing or renting, but insurance for car subscriptions can be confusing. We've pulled together the answers to the questions our customer most often ask.

Non owned auto

Does non owner auto insurance cover car subscription services?

Non owner car insurance does not cover subscription services that let you keep a car for several weeks or more. It can be a good insurance choice for subscriptions that let you use a car for a few hours or a few days.

Car subscriptions

How do I insure a Kyte long term rental car?

Whatever you do, don't buy a non owner auto policy - it usually won't cover you in a long term rental. Get a referral from Kyte to an insurance agent who can sell you a policy that will protect you, or just call or text us here at Surround at 617-206-1314.

Rental cars

Can I rent a car without auto insurance?

We explain why you need auto insurance when you rent a car and what your options are.

Rental cars

Why credit card insurance may not pay for a rental car crash

Many people assume their credit card insurance will cover an accident in a rental car. This is only partially true. Read on for what to look out for.

Rental cars

Two questions answer whether you need rental car insurance

We share the only two questions you need to answer to determine whether you need to buy rental car insurance at the counter.

Rental cars

Rental car insurance, explained

What are those weird insurance coverages that get pushed at the rental car counter?? CDW, LIS, and PEC explained.

Rental cars

Booking a shared car when you don't have your own car insurance

How to handle car insurance when you book a Zipcar, Getaround, or Turo and you don't have car insurance of your own.