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Optimizing Short-Term Insurance for Multiple Rentals on ShareGrid
Optimizing Short-Term Insurance for Multiple Rentals on ShareGrid

A Practical Guide to Leveraging Single-Policy Coverage for Various Equipment Needs

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Written by Dave
Updated over 4 months ago

Short-term insurance on ShareGrid offers flexibility, allowing you to cover multiple items under a single policy. Here’s how you can utilize this feature effectively.

Steps to Use Short-Term Insurance for Multiple Items:

  1. Select Your Equipment: Add each item you want to rent to your cart.

  2. Set Rental Dates: Use the rental calendar to Specify pick-up and return dates for each item.

  3. Calculate Total Replacement Value: Sum the Replacement Values shown in each listing. Ensure the total coverage of your short-term insurance matches or exceeds this amount.

  4. Purchasing Insurance:

    Access Settings: Log into your ShareGrid account, click on your profile photo thumbnail, and go to 'Settings.'

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    Step 4:

    -Complete the insurance application, ensuring the coverage limit is adequate for all items combined.

    -Verify that the policy dates cover the entire rental period from pick-up to drop-off.

  5. Activate Your Insurance:

    -Select Short-Term insurance during checkout to apply it to your rentals.

    -Finalize the rentals by sending the request.

    -Awaiting Approval: Payment will be processed once the rental owner accepts your rental request. Once purchased, Short-Term insurance is non-refundable.

  6. Additional Rentals: You can add more items if they fall within your policy's coverage limit and effective dates.

  7. Automated Certificates: The system automatically sends a Certificate of Insurance (COI) to each equipment owner involved.

Important Notes: Short-term insurance premiums and fees are non-refundable. If you have any questions about your policy, don't hesitate to contact Athos Insurance at (626) 716-9800 or service@athosinsurance.com.

This approach ensures you can rent multiple items simultaneously while consolidating the insurance process.

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