U-Haul Holding Co

U-Haul Holding Company, originally named AMERCO and founded in 1945 in Reno, Nevada, stands as a prominent provider of self-service moving and storage solutions across the United States and Canada, serving both residential and business clients. The company's primary "Moving and Storage" division offers a comprehensive array of rental equipment, including trucks, trailers, portable moving and storage containers, and other specialized items, largely catering to individuals relocating their households. This segment also retails essential moving and packing supplies, towing apparatus, and propane. Its digital platform, uhaul.com, functions as an online hub, connecting consumers with independent moving assistance providers and affiliated self-storage facilities. Additional services include vehicle transportation options such as auto transports and tow dollies, alongside specialty boxes designed for fragile items like dishes and electronics, as well as tapes, security locks, and general packing materials. This extensive operation is managed through approximately 2,300 corporate-owned retail moving stores and an additional 21,000 independent U-Haul dealerships. The segment boasts a substantial rental fleet comprising around 188,700 trucks, 139,400 trailers, and 43,700 towing devices, in addition to managing 1,962 self-storage sites that collectively offer over 1,004,000 rentable storage units. The "Property and Casualty Insurance" segment handles loss adjustment and claims processing. It provides a range of protection packages, including Safemove and Safetow, which offer rental and towing customers benefits such as damage waivers, cargo protection, and medical and life insurance coverage. Safestor and Safestor Mobile programs are designed to protect customers' stored belongings, while Safemove Plus offers primary liability protection to those renting equipment. Lastly, the "Life Insurance" division focuses on delivering life and health insurance products, primarily targeting the senior demographic. This is achieved through both the direct underwriting and reinsurance of life insurance, Medicare supplement, and annuity policies.