Are you a victim of an underperforming, overpriced auto insurance policy? Trust us when we tell you many consumers are feeling buyer’s remorse and feel like there’s no way out.
Big companies like State Farm and Geico continually hit you with catchy ads and consumers find it hard to see past the geckos and flying pigs and do the work needed to find the best deal.
The quickest method to get policy rate comparisons is to take advantage of the fact auto insurance companies allow for online access to provide you with free rate quotes. To get started, all you need to do is spend a couple of minutes providing details including your general credit rating, what your job is, how much coverage you want, and the ages of drivers. The data is automatically sent to multiple top-rated companies and you receive quotes instantly.
When choosing the best insurance coverage coverage, there really is no best way to insure your cars. Every situation is different and a cookie cutter policy won’t apply. Here are some questions about coverages that might point out whether or not you might need an agent’s assistance.
If you don’t know the answers to these questions but you know they apply to you, you may need to chat with an agent. To find an agent in your area, take a second and complete this form or click here for a list of insurance coverage companies in your area.
Learning about specific coverages of your policy can be of help when determining appropriate coverage at the best deductibles and correct limits. The terms used in a policy can be ambiguous and nobody wants to actually read their policy. Listed below are the usual coverages available from insurance companies.
Liability car insurance
Liability insurance can cover injuries or damage you cause to a person or their property by causing an accident. It protects you against claims from other people. Liability doesn’t cover your own vehicle damage or injuries.
Split limit liability has three limits of coverage: bodily injury for each person injured, bodily injury for the entire accident and a property damage limit. As an example, you may have limits of 25/50/25 that translate to a limit of $25,000 per injured person, a per accident bodily injury limit of $50,000, and property damage coverage for $25,000.
Liability coverage pays for claims such as funeral expenses, repair costs for stationary objects, bail bonds, emergency aid and medical services. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is a personal decision, but it’s cheap coverage so purchase as large an amount as possible.
Uninsured Motorist or Underinsured Motorist insurance
This provides protection from other drivers when they either are underinsured or have no liability coverage at all. This coverage pays for injuries sustained by your vehicle’s occupants as well as your vehicle’s damage.
Because many people carry very low liability coverage limits, it only takes a small accident to exceed their coverage. For this reason, having high UM/UIM coverages is very important.
Collision protection
This pays for damage to your Routan resulting from colliding with another car or object. A deductible applies then your collision coverage will kick in.
Collision coverage pays for things like colliding with a tree, sustaining damage from a pot hole and scraping a guard rail. Collision is rather expensive coverage, so you might think about dropping it from older vehicles. Another option is to increase the deductible to get cheaper collision coverage.
Comprehensive coverage (or Other than Collision)
This coverage pays to fix your vehicle from damage that is not covered by collision coverage. A deductible will apply and the remainder of the damage will be paid by comprehensive coverage.
Comprehensive insurance covers claims like falling objects, a tree branch falling on your vehicle and damage from getting keyed. The most you’ll receive from a claim is the cash value of the vehicle, so if the vehicle’s value is low it’s not worth carrying full coverage.
Insurance for medical payments
Coverage for medical payments and/or PIP provide coverage for short-term medical expenses for ambulance fees, prosthetic devices, surgery, rehabilitation expenses and pain medications. They can be utilized in addition to your health insurance program or if there is no health insurance coverage. Coverage applies to not only the driver but also the vehicle occupants in addition to getting struck while a pedestrian. PIP is not available in all states and may carry a deductible