Our named insured is a convenience store (policy is set up for a corporation, not an individual). They have a Business Auto policy with us. The named insured made their scheduled car available through Turo to a renter. An unidentified party (possibly the Turo renter) operating the insured vehicle became involved in a collision causing damages and injuries. Are there exclusions to physical damage coverage and/or liability coverage on the Business Auto policy when a vehicle is being used by the customer of a car sharing business?

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You did not say what policy symbols were covered under the business auto policy. If covered by symbol 1 – any auto – there is not an exclusion on the policy for transportation network companies, public auto transportation, car sharing, or ride sharing companies. Since the vehicle was being operated with the insured's permission there would be coverage unless an applicable exclusion is added to the policy.

Karen Sorrell, CPCU

Karen Sorrell, CPCU

Karen Sorrell, CPCU is an editor and insurance technical resource for FC&S Expert Coverage Interpretation, a division of National Underwriter Company and Arc Network. Karen has an extensive background in commercial and specialty lines underwriting and product management spanning over 30 years. Her technical underwriting skills combined with her research and analysis skills in insurance product development are a winning combination for her role of insurance editor and in the area of insurance policy language interpretation for Arc Network. 

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