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Glossary

Hired and non-owned auto

Liability for vehicles you rent, borrow, or do not own—such as an employee’s car on a company errand.

What it means

On a business auto policy this is usually symbols 8 and 9, or endorsements such as CA 20 16. On a BOP it is often BP 04 04. It is not physical damage on that rented van unless hired-auto physical damage is shown.

Why it shows up

Home-service contractors and gyms that send people on errands get this asked for on certificates even when they own no vehicles.

What to look for

  • Symbols 8 and 9
  • BP 04 04
  • Hired auto physical damage as a separate item

Coverbird reads the declarations and form schedule on the PDF you already have. It does not sell insurance or say whether a limit is enough.

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Forms that implement this

Related terms

  • Additional insured

    Someone added to your liability policy by endorsement, usually because a contract asked for it.

  • Certificate of insurance

    A snapshot someone else asked for. It is not the policy and does not change the policy.