Insurance Requirements

We accept the following types of insurance

  • Inland Marine Coverage

  • Miscellaneous Equipment Policies

  • Production Package Insurance (Which includes coverage to rented equipment)

  • D.I.C.E Policies

  • Other generally accepted insurance that covers rented film equipment.

  • WE DO NOT ACCEPT INSURANCE FROM THIMBLE AND INSURE MY EQUIPMENT.

Other Insurance Requirements

  • Your insurance must cover the full replacement/insurance value of the equipment rented. The replacement value of your order is shown at online checkout, or at the bottom of your quote/rental order.

  • Your insurance must be valid for the entire period of your rental.

How to submit your Insurance

  • We require a valid certificate of insurance to be submitted prior to your rental. Please submit it via the link sent to your email, or upload it during online checkout.

  • Please do not email your COI to us, we are unable to accept COIs emailed to us.

  • Please list us as an additional insured, and a loss payee:

    • DFI Creative Solutions Corp.
      3610 S San Pedro St,
      Los Angeles, CA 90011

If you have any questions about insurance coverage, feel free to contact us. We’re happy to assist

By Phone: (213) 668-5437 (9AM-5PM Monday to Friday)

By Email: hello@dfirentals.com

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FAQs

What is a “total replacement value”?

The total replacement value is the replacement value of all of your rented equipment added together. You can find the replacement value of your order at online checkout, or at the bottom of your rental order/quote.

What if the equipment is damaged, lost or stolen?

We will contact you for next steps in the event of a loss or damage. Your liability in the event of a loss or damage depends on the insurance you have purchased. Generally, you are only liable up to your deductible amount, however, this may be different from carrier to carrier.

What is a COI?

A COI is a certificate of insurance. This is a document issued in an ACCORD format by your insurance company. It lists the total value of equipment covered in the event of damage or theft. It also lists your deductible (the amount you owe to your insurance company) in the event of a loss. All COIs must list DFI Creative Solutions Corp. as an additional insured and loss payee.

What is the insurance waiver?

The insurance waiver is not insurance. It merely waives our requirement for you to carry insurance. This is only available for orders with a replacement value under $15,000. By opting-out of insurance, you agree to take full responsibility for the equipment while in your possession. If there is any damage, loss, or theft to any of the equipment or accessories, you are obligated to pay 100% of the repair or replacement costs.

We do not recommend this option, however, it may be useful when renting smaller packages where it wouldn’t make sense to carry insurance coverage.