Limited damage waiver (LDW)
Term · Insurance and risk management · MLC-T-INS-002016
An optional agreement offered by rental car companies that relieves the renter of financial responsibility for damage to the rental vehicle. This waiver is not insurance but a contractual agreement between the renter and the rental company. It generally covers collision damage, theft, and vandalism to the rented vehicle, subject to specific exclusions.
| Identifier | MLC-T-INS-002016 |
|---|---|
| Field | Insurance and risk management |
| Abbreviation | LDW |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-INS-002016",
"term": "Limited damage waiver (LDW)",
"field": "Insurance and risk management",
"definition": "An optional agreement offered by rental car companies that relieves the renter of financial responsibility for damage to the rental vehicle. This waiver is not insurance but a contractual agreement between the renter and the rental company. It generally covers collision damage, theft, and vandalism to the rented vehicle, subject to specific exclusions.",
"abbreviation": "LDW",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/insurance/limited-damage-waiver-ldw/"
}
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