Please forward copies of all of your vehicle rental agreements to customercare@gsema.org . Vehicle rentals should be in the individual volunteers name (not the council) and include any additional drivers who ideally have their own personal auto insurance policies on their personal vehicles (as these often extend to rentals-- call your agents to inquire).
Additionally, drivers should have documented experience in driving the type of vehicle they are renting and an advanced comfort level, which is especially important when driving larger passanger vehicles.
Many vehicle rental companies provide optional insurances that are added at the rental counter when you pick up your vehicle. In order to approve your rental, you must budget for, and add all of these, including, but not limited to:
Loss Damage Waiver (LDW): Loss Damage Waiver, which for an additional daily charge relieves the renter of all financial responsibility for the loss of, or damage to the rental car, as long as the vehicle is used in accordance with the terms of the Rental Agreement.
Rental Liability Insurance (RLI): Primary insurance protecting you against claims made by a third party for bodily injury and/or property damage sustained while operating the rental vehicle, up to the required financial responsibility limits of the state in which the vehicle is rented. RLI does not cover all situations that may arise while operating a rental vehicle. The renter is financially responsible for all damages not covered under the liability policy including, but not limited to, the rental vehicles full value. Costs for RLI coverage vary by state
Supplemental Liability Insurance (SLI): Provides coverage for third-party automobile claims for the difference between the primary liability limits provided under the renters own personal policy and a maximum combined single limit of one million dollars for bodily injury and/or property damage but does not cover all situations that may arise while operating a rental vehicle. Costs for SLI coverage varies by state
Personal Accident/Personal Effects Protection (PAC): Personal Accident Coverage provides an accidental death and accidental medical expense benefit to the renter and their passenger(s). The death and medical expense benefit will both pay in addition to any other coverage that might be applicable to the renter or passengers. Personal Effects Coverage offers limited protection against damage to personal effects owned by the renter, as well as immediate family members of the renter, who permanently reside in the renters household and are traveling with the renter.
Roadside Service Assistance Program (RSA): Benefits may include emergency road service towing (within 25 miles of occurrence), winching, jump start, flat tire change, lockout service, and emergency fuel delivery (up to two gallons). Some restrictions apply ask for a copy of an RSA brochure at the rental counter.
Please note that the above is for example only and your troops individual rental agreement must be reviewed for approval.