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Study reveals top credit card rental car insurance coverage for 2015

June 25, 2015June 24, 2015 G. Turner

A research analysis conducted by CardHub has provided considerable insight into this sector of the industry. The summer travel season has begun and many people are starting to ask themselves whether or not they need rental car insurance or whether their credit card coverage will provide them with the protection that they need while they are on vacation. The answer isn’t necessarily an obvious one, as not all credit cards provide the same auto coverage. CardHub recently conducted a study to help consumers to understand the level of rental car…

Auto Insurance Add-Ons That Are Actually Worth the Extra Money

July 20, 2013April 21, 2014 Guest Author

When it comes to deciding on auto insurance for your vehicle it’s important to thoroughly consider each policy type before jumping to make a decision. Insurance premiums can be a big chunk of change out of your bank account each month, but unfortunately, car accidents are an everyday occurrence around the world, and getting caught without coverage can mean big trouble. You definitely don’t want to cut corners when it comes to making sure you have all of the insurance you need. Even if certain add-ons are going to cost…

Rental car insurance provided by credit cards

August 12, 2012April 30, 2013

Why You Should Use a Business Credit Card

Is your included coverage enough, or should you take out a separate policy? It is common for credit card companies to provide rental car insurance when they are advised in advance that the vehicle will be rented, and when that account is used to pay for renting it, but many people wonder if the coverage that is provided is enough, or if they would be better off purchasing an additional policy. Many people simply purchase an additional policy because they find their credit card coverage confusing. Data from the industry…

Auto insurance for a rental car during the summertime

July 28, 2012April 30, 2013

Knowing what coverage to purchase during your summer vacation. Buying auto insurance for a rental vehicle can be a complex and confusing experience, but it is important to take the time to consider it in order to protect your summer vacation from financial catastrophe. Summertime adventures can easily go awry if a traffic accident occurs. Having the right auto insurance on a car that you have rented for your road trip or your vacation out of town, can mean the difference between an accident that will cause a minor inconvenience…

It’s not just about your home, auto and life insurance policies anymore

June 12, 2012April 21, 2014 Guest Author

Why specialty insurance is on the rise in the U.S. In a country where many people don’t have health insurance, it might seem surprising that specialty insurance is on the rise. However, it’s also a country where people treat their pets like family and their iPhone like personal assistants. As people weigh the cost/benefit of insuring what they love in their lives, more and more of them are deciding that they’d rather be safe than sorry. Here are five reasons why specialty insurance is on the rise. *1) Pets are…

Is rental car insurance necessary?

June 10, 2012June 10, 2012 Nordstrom

Do you need this policy or are you already covered? Many travelers rent vehicles while they’re on their summer vacations, whether it’s to get around a far-away destination or to head off on a fun road trip, but what many people are always left wondering is whether or not they need to purchase rental car insurance. This can be tricky, as there are other services that may already be providing this coverage. If you already have a personal auto policy, then you will likely have all the coverage you need…

Why is rental car insurance important

November 20, 2011May 7, 2013

Many people travel during the holiday season, and those travelers will also often be renting cars. During that experience, they will be offered the opportunity to purchase rental car insurance. However, many of those travelers don’t know whether or not rental car insurance is worth their money. While many consumers say that they never buy it, others feel that this is a rather shortsighted perspective. The fact is that car rental insurance is relatively inexpensive, but at the same time it is among the best ways to protect yourself when…