Willis Launches Insurance Program to Provide Unique
Solutions to Equipment Rental Industry
PORTSMOUTH, NH, May 21, 2012 - Willis Programs of New
Hampshire, Inc. a unit of Willis Group Holdings (NYSE:
WSH), the global insurance broker, introduced today a
customized insurance solution for rental yards and the
equipment rental industry.
Rent-itGuard will meet the insurance and risk management
needs of businesses engaged in the rental of equipment
including light and heavy construction equipment, "high
reach" devices such as aerial lift platforms, equipment
rental for homeowners, and party supply and special event
rentals.
The Rent-itGuard program provides comprehensive
property/casualty, general liability, auto and specialty
insurance coverage including inland marine, crime and
umbrella with market leading terms and conditions to the
rental industry. In addition to traditional theft coverage,
Rent-itGuard offers extensions of theft coverage to include
theft by fraud, deceit or conversion. This industry leading
coverage is combined with a proactive approach to loss
control and highly responsive customer service.
Willis Programs serves independent commercial insurance
brokers with over 30 unique insurance programs tailored for
a variety of industries. Rent-itGuard is provided by an AM
Best, A (Excellent) XV rated carrier.
Commenting on the program, Gerald Cecil, Practice Leader
for Rent-itGuard said, "Rent-itGuard is the result of
focused research and development and offers a competitive
alternative to rental industry insurance programs currently
in place. The businesses in this sector vary widely
creating unique insurance coverage and customer service
needs. We are thrilled to provide a new approach to
serving the needs of the rental business marketplace."
"This offering underscores Willis' commitment to innovation
and we stand ready to deliver the best solutions possible
to clients," said David Hampson, President of Willis
Programs. "We are excited to introduce Rent-itGuard
to our portfolio of market leading program solutions."
For additional information please visit www.rent-itguard.com or
contact Gerald Cecil at 603-334-3084 or at Gerald.Cecil@willis.com..
About Willis Programs
Willis Programs of New Hampshire, Inc. is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Willis Group Holdings and serves commercial
insurance brokers throughout the United States with over 30
unique insurance programs serving a range of businesses,
from auto dealers to well drillers. A complete list of
program offerings can be found at www.willisprograms.com..
About Willis
Willis Group Holdings plc is a leading global insurance
broker. Through its subsidiaries, Willis develops and
delivers professional insurance, reinsurance, risk
management, financial and human resource consulting and
actuarial services to corporations, public entities and
institutions around the world. Willis has more than 400
offices in nearly 120 countries, with a global team of
approximately 17,000 employees serving clients in virtually
every part of the world.www.willis.com.
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