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Common Auto Insurance Terms

BODILY INJURY LIABILITY:

This coverage applies to injuries that you, the policyholder or designated vehicle operator causes to other individuals if you are determined to be at-fault in the accident.

It is very important to carry the proper limit of liability protection, because if you are involved in a serious accident you may be held liable for a large sum of money.

PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY:

This coverage applies to damage done to another individuals car, house, a telephone pole, and other structures struck by your vehicle if you are determined to be at-fault.

It is also important to have the proper protection for this coverage because the cost to replace some vehicles well exceeds the state required amount of coverage.

UNINSURED/UNDERINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE:

If you, a household member, or a designated driver is injured by an uninsured motorist, hit & run, or an underinsured driver, this coverage will pay for certain injury related losses.

MEDICAL PAYMENTS:

This coverage pays for treatment of injuries to anyone in your vehicle regardless of fault.

COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE:

This coverage provides protection for loss to your vehicle due to theft or damage caused by something other than a collision, such as fire, vandalism, flood, broken windshield, hail, and contact with an animal.

There typically is a deductible that applies to the comprehensive coverage, a higher deductible will help in lowering your premium.

COLLISION COVERAGE:

This coverage pays for damage to your vehicle resulting from colliding with another vehicle, or object.

Collision coverage is also sold with a deductible. As with the comprehensive coverage a higher deductible will lower the overall premium.

ADDITIONAL COVERAGE AVAILABLE:

Towing, Rental Reimbursement, Add-On Equipment/Custom Equipment, Loan-Lease Gap

This is an outline of coverage only. Actual and complete coverage, exclusions, and limitations are stated in the policy.

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TIPS TO SAVE YOU MONEY

  • Increase your deductibles on the comprehensive and collision coverage.
  • Consider removing the collision and/or comprehensive coverage on older vehicles.
  • Discounts may be available for carrying your homeowners insurance with the same carrier as your car insurance.
  • Good driving record. Most traffic violations and at-fault accidents will increase your premiums.
  • Vehicles equipped with safety equipment, such as air-bags, anti-lock brakes, anti-theft devices.

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