I can’t think of anyone who loves paying for car insurance, particularly when it costs too dang much. Popular companies such as State Farm, Geico and Farmers Insurance all promote huge savings with ad campaigns and it is challenging if not impossible to ignore the promise of big savings and take the time to shop coverage around.
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When it comes to buying the right insurance coverage, there isn’t really a “best” method to buy coverage. Everyone’s situation is a little different so this has to be addressed. Here are some questions about coverages that could help you determine whether or not you would benefit from an agent’s advice.
If it’s difficult to answer those questions but you think they might apply to your situation then you might want to talk to a licensed insurance agent. If you want to speak to an agent in your area, fill out this quick form or you can go here for a list of companies in your area. It is quick, free and can provide invaluable advice.
Having a good grasp of your insurance policy can help you determine the best coverages and proper limits and deductibles. Policy terminology can be ambiguous and nobody wants to actually read their policy. Listed below are the normal coverages offered by insurance companies.
This provides protection from damage or injury you incur to other people or property that is your fault. Split limit liability has three limits of coverage: per person bodily injury, per accident bodily injury, and a property damage limit. As an example, you may have policy limits of 100/300/100 that translate to a limit of $100,000 per injured person, a per accident bodily injury limit of $300,000, and a limit of $100,000 paid for damaged property. Another option is one number which is a combined single limit which provides one coverage limit rather than limiting it on a per person basis.
Liability can pay for claims such as legal defense fees, structural damage, court costs and funeral expenses. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is up to you, but you should buy higher limits if possible.
This coverage will pay to fix damage that is not covered by collision coverage. You first have to pay a deductible then the remaining damage will be covered by your comprehensive coverage.
Comprehensive coverage protects against things like damage from getting keyed, damage from flooding, fire damage, a broken windshield and hail damage. The maximum amount a insurance company will pay at claim time is the ACV or actual cash value, so if your deductible is as high as the vehicle’s value consider removing comprehensive coverage.
Med pay and PIP coverage kick in for expenses for things like doctor visits, chiropractic care, hospital visits, nursing services and EMT expenses. The coverages can be used to cover expenses not covered by your health insurance plan or if you are not covered by health insurance. It covers all vehicle occupants in addition to getting struck while a pedestrian. Personal injury protection coverage is not available in all states and gives slightly broader coverage than med pay
This covers damage to your RX 350 resulting from colliding with another vehicle or an object, but not an animal. You will need to pay your deductible then the remaining damage will be paid by your insurance company.
Collision can pay for claims like crashing into a ditch, backing into a parked car, colliding with a tree, crashing into a building and sustaining damage from a pot hole. Collision is rather expensive coverage, so you might think about dropping it from older vehicles. Another option is to choose a higher deductible to get cheaper collision coverage.
Your UM/UIM coverage provides protection from other drivers when they do not carry enough liability coverage. This coverage pays for injuries to you and your family as well as your vehicle’s damage.
Since a lot of drivers only purchase the least amount of liability that is required, their liability coverage can quickly be exhausted. That’s why carrying high Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage is important protection for you and your family. Frequently these limits are identical to your policy’s liability coverage.