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Equipment rental insurance, decoded

Plain-English guides on the coverage that matters for equipment rental companies — inland marine and equipment floaters, rented-to-others exposure, equipment breakdown, certificates of insurance, and the liability limits your GC customers require.

Short-Term Equipment Rental Insurance: Coverage for Day Rentals to Monthly Contracts
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Insurance GuideJune 3, 202610 min read

Short-Term Equipment Rental Insurance: Coverage for Day Rentals to Monthly Contracts

Short-term equipment rentals—daily, weekly, and monthly—create unique insurance challenges. Here's how to structure coverage for high-turnover operations, damage waivers, and seasonal spikes.

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Insurance Guide9 min read

Certificate of Insurance for Equipment Rental: What to Know

Customers, GCs, and project owners will ask for your COI before your equipment rolls onto their site. Here's what your certificate needs to show, what additional insured requests mean, and how to handle it efficiently.

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Insurance Guide10 min read

What Insurance Does an Equipment Rental Company Actually Need?

Equipment rental companies need a specific stack of coverages that contractors and retailers don't. Here's what the core program looks like, what's optional, and what your customers will require on their COIs.

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Insurance Guide7 min read

Inland Marine vs. Equipment Floater Insurance: What's the Difference?

Inland marine is the broad insurance category. An equipment floater is the specific policy within it that protects portable and mobile equipment—including fleets rented out to customers. Here's how they work.

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Insurance Guide8 min read

How Much Does Equipment Rental Insurance Cost in 2026?

Equipment rental insurance typically costs $2,000–$15,000 per year for small to mid-size yards. Learn what drives your premium and how to get the best rate for your fleet.

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