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Car Rental Insurance

Lock in comprehensive car rental coverage before you hit the road. These valuable—and global—options are there for you when you’re driving through unfamiliar territory.

Key Benefits

  • Pays for covered damage done to your rental car
  • Covered reasons include collision, theft, vandalism, windstorms…
  • Domestic and international coverage available

Please see description of coverage for full terms, including limitations and exclusions.

Plan starts at
$
9
/
day*
Domestic rentals
$
11
/
day*
International rentals
*Residents of certain states may pay less, depending on state regulation.
  • Plan Coverage
  • What's Not Covered
  • Claim Instructions
  • Terms of Coverage
  • Definitions
  • FAQ

IMPORTANT: This program is valid only if the appropriate plan cost has been received by Expedia, Inc. Please keep this document as your record of coverage.

Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company
Travel Insurance Certificate
Policy Number MZ0911076H0004A

DESCRIPTION OF COVERAGE

Schedule: Expedia, Inc.Maximum Benefit Amount
Rental Car Damage$35,000 ($250 Deductible)

Note: Words beginning with capital letters are defined in this text.

SUMMARY OF COVERAGES

Rental Car Damage Benefit
If you rent a car while on your Covered Trip and the car is damaged due to collision, theft, vandalism, windstorm, fire, hail, or flood while in your possession, we will pay you the lesser of: a) the cost of repairs and rental charges imposed by the rental company while the car is being repaired; or b) the Actual Cash Value of the car, up to the amount shown on the Schedule. Coverage is provided to you and your Traveling Companion traveling with you, provided you and your Traveling Companion are licensed drivers, and are listed on the rental agreement. This coverage is primary to other forms of insurance or indemnity. Our payment is in excess of your Deductible as listed in the Schedule.

CANCELLATION

If You are prevented from taking your Covered Trip for any reason and you cancel your Covered Trip by 12:01 local time on the day of car rental pickup, we will reimburse You the cost of your prepaid premium.

COVERAGE IS NOT PROVIDED FOR LOSS DUE TO:

  1. any obligation of you or Travel Companion assume under any agreement (except insurance collision Deductible).
  2. rentals of trucks, campers, trailers, off-road or four wheel drive vehicles, motor bikes, motorcycles, recreational vehicles or Exotic Vehicles.
  3. any loss which occurs if you or Travel Companion are in violation of the rental agreement.
  4. failure to report the loss to the proper local authorities and the rental car company.
  5. damage to any other vehicle, structure or person as a result of a covered loss;
  6. being under the influence of drugs or intoxicants, unless prescribed by a Physician;
  7. riding or driving in any motor competition;
  8. declared or undeclared war, or any act of war;
  9. any unlawful acts, committed by you or a Traveling Companion (whether insured or not).

ALL CLAIMS: Report your claim as soon as possible to BerkelyCare. Provide the policy number, your travel dates, and details describing the nature of your loss. Upon receipt of this information, BerkelyCare will promptly forward you the appropriate claim form to complete.

Online: www.travelclaim.com

Phone: 1-(877) 846-8834 or 1-(516) 342-2720

Mail: BerkelyCare 300 Jericho Quadrangle, P.O. Box 9022, Jericho, NY 117533

Office Hours: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm ET, Monday - Friday; 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET, Saturday

IMPORTANT: In order to facilitate prompt claims settlement upon your return, be sure to obtain as applicable: police reports or claims reports from the parties responsible for any loss, theft or damage.

Your Duties In The Event of Rental Car Damage-Related Loss:

  1. Take all reasonable, necessary steps to protect the vehicle and prevent further damage to it;
  2. Report the loss to the appropriate local authorities and the rental company as soon as possible;
  3. Obtain all information on any other party involved in an Accident, such as name, address, insurance information and driver’s license number;
  4. Provide us all documentation such as rental agreement, police report and damage estimate.

This program was designed and administered for Expedia, Inc.’s clients by BerkelyCareSM

IN CALIFORNIA: BerkelyCareSM is a service mark of Aon Direct Insurance Administrators, CA Insurance License # 0795465.

IN ALL OTHER STATES: BerkelyCareSM is a division of Affinity Insurance Services, Inc. in all states other than CA, except: AIS Affinity Insurance Agency, Inc. in MN and OK and AIS Affinity Insurance Agency in NY.

When Coverage Begins
All coverages will take effect on the later of: 1) the date the plan payment has been received by Expedia, Inc.; 2) the date and time you start your Covered Trip; or 3) 12:01 A.M. Standard Time on the Scheduled Departure Date of your Covered Trip.

When Coverage Ends
Your coverage automatically ends on the earlier of:

  1. the date the Covered Trip is completed;
  2. the Scheduled Return Date;
  3. your arrival at the return destination on a round-trip, or the destination on a one-way trip;
  4. cancellation of the Covered Trip covered by the plan.

In the certificate, “you”, “your” and “yours” refer to the Insured. “We”, “us” and “our” refer to the company providing the coverage. In addition certain words and phrases are defined as follows:

Actual Cash Value means purchase price less depreciation.

Covered Trip means 1) a period of travel away from Home to a destination outside your city of residence; the purpose of the Trip is business or pleasure and is not to obtain health care or treatment of any kind; the Trip has defined departure and return dates specified when the Insured enrolls; the Trip does not exceed 6 months; travel is primarily by “common carrier” and only incidentally by private conveyance.

Deductible means the amount, which must be incurred by you before benefits are paid under the plan. The Deductible is equal to the amount shown in the Schedule for each person insured.

Exotic Vehicle includes Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Auburn, Avanti, Bentley, Bertone, BMC/Leyland, BMW M Series, Bradley, Bricklin, Cosworth, Citroen, Clenet, De Lorean, Excalibre, Ferrari, Fiat, Iso, Jaguar, Jensen Healy, Lamborghini, Lancia, Lotus, Maserati, Morgan, Opel, Pantera, Panther, Pininfarina, Rolls Royce, Rover, Stutz, Sterling, Triumph, TVR, Yugo, Corvette, Mercedes Benz, Porsche, and MG.

Insured means an eligible person who arranges a Covered Trip and pays any required plan payment.

Insurer means Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company.

Policy means the contract issued to the Policyholder providing the benefits specified herein.

Policyholder means the legal entity in whose name this Policy is issued, as shown on the benefit Schedule.

Repair Facility means a facility, which has been licensed or authorized to make vehicle repairs by the state in which it operates, and which has been approved by us to make repairs on your vehicle.

Schedule means the benefit schedule shown on the Certificate for each Insured.

Scheduled Departure Date means the date on which you are originally scheduled to leave on your Covered Trip.

Scheduled Return Date means the date on which you are originally scheduled to return to the point where the Covered Trip started or to a different final destination.

Scheduled Departure City means the city where the scheduled trip on which you are to participate originates.

Traveling Companion means persons whose name(s) appear(s)with you on the same Trip arrangement and who, during the Trip, will accompany you.

Who is covered under this plan?

The person purchasing the insurance and any travel companions, provided they are licensed drivers and are listed on the rental agreement.

What does primary coverage mean and why is it so important?

Primary means that this plan pays first, regardless of whether or not you have (or have filed with) any other insurance plan. Therefore, you do not need to file a claim under your personal auto insurance (if you have such coverage).

That means that you do not risk your rates going up on your personal auto insurance solely due to filing a claim with them.

Are there limitations on what car rentals qualify for this plan?

Yes. Car rental length cannot exceed 6 months. Exotic vehicles, as listed in the description of coverage, may not be covered. For more details on terms and conditions, including exclusions, please see the Description of Coverage.

How far in advance can I purchase the plan?

Since car rentals are typically reserved within one year of pickup, this plan can only be purchased for rentals starting within a year from the date you make your insurance purchase.

If my car is stolen, do I receive reimbursement for my personal items that were in the car?

No, coverage for your personal effects is not included in this plan.

How do I file a claim?

You may either go to www.travelclaim.com, or your may call our representatives at 1-877-846-8834 or (516) 342-2500.

What documentation is needed for my claim?

A copy of police reports, accident reports from the car rental company and any receipts and invoices for charges incurred.

Contact Information

For questions or claims, please contact BerkelyCare.

Call:
Email:
1-877-846-8834
Expedia@berkely.com
Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM EST Mon-Fri
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST Sat.
This program was designed and administered for Expedia, Inc.’s clients by BerkelyCareSM:

IN CALIFORNIA: BerkelyCareSM is a service mark of Aon Direct Insurance Administrators, CA Insurance License # 0795465.

IN ALL OTHER STATES: BerkelyCareSM is a division of Affinity Insurance Services, Inc. in all states other than CA, except: AIS Affinity Insurance Agency, Inc. in MN and OK and AIS Affinity Insurance Agency in NY.

This plan is underwritten by: Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company. Please see Description of Coverage for full details include plan terms, conditions and exclusions.
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