Business expert gives advice on when to buy rental car insurance

Published October 21, 2025
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Frank McEnulty, a lecturer in the Department of Finance at Cal State Long Beach, interviewed with about car rental insurance and whether consumers should buy it. McEnulty said it's always a good idea to have rental car insurance either through your own insurance company or the rental company. He also cautioned to only pay for the insurance you need and not necessarily everything that is offered.