Insurance Was Never So Black And White.
A police report is an important document in the weeks following an accident. A police report can often be the difference between your claim being denied or accepted. It can also be the difference between you being found at-fault or not at-fault for the accident. With that in mind, we’re Read More »
American insurance companies lose millions of dollars to car insurance fraud every year. Keep reading to discover the most common types of insurance fraud in the United States, including types of car insurance fraud that may affect you. Vehicle Dumping Some owners commit fraud by dumping their vehicle. This is Read More »
As a collector, you probably view your classic or antique vehicle not only as a hobby, but as an investment as well. Protection of your investment includes many things, such as proper maintenance, keeping it clean, and parking it in a safe spot. It also includes buying the right insurance Read More »
There are two general types of auto insurance systems in the United States, including tort systems and no-fault systems. What’s the difference between the two? What are the advantages of tort systems versus no-fault systems? Today, we’re explaining everything you need to know about the two popular car insurance systems. Read More »
Multi-car discounts are the most common car insurance discount available to drivers in the United States. Are you eligible for a multi-car insurance discount? Can your family save money by insuring multiple vehicles on the same plan? Today, we’re explaining everything you need to know about multi-car discounts and how Read More »
Does your car insurance policy come with a grace period? Will your insurer give you an extra few days to make a payment? Does your insurance end immediately after your miss a payment? These are all good questions. Today, we’re explaining everything you need to know about the grace period Read More »
No-fault insurance is a type of car insurance required in certain states in America. What is no-fault auto insurance? Which states require no-fault insurance? Today, we’re explaining everything you need to know about no-fault states and no-fault insurance. What is No-Fault Auto Insurance? No-fault auto insurance is a type of Read More »
So your children are finally old enough to drive. It’s an exciting time – but it’s also a scary and expensive time. Today, we’re explaining everything you need to know about adding your teenage child to your car insurance policy. Call Your Car Insurance Company If your teenage child is Read More »
Many drivers are unaware whether or not they need commercial auto insurance. What is commercial car insurance? Do you need it? Are you protected while driving your vehicle? Today, we’re explaining everything you need to know about commercial car insurance. What is Commercial Auto Insurance? Commercial auto insurance is car Read More »
In the United States, anyone who owns a vehicle is legally obligated to carry car insurance. In most states, the liability insurance is the minimum coverage requirement. This type of insurance protects other drivers in the event that an accident was caused by someone else and covers the cost of Read More »
An SR-22 is a special certificate that must be held by certain drivers. How long does an SR-22 last? How long will you continue to pay higher insurance rates? Today, we’re explaining everything you need to know about the length of an SR-22. What is an SR-22? An SR-22 is Read More »
The declarations page is a crucial part of any car insurance policy document. What is a declarations page? What does the information on your declarations page mean? Today, we’re explaining everything you need to know about car insurance declarations pages and why they’re important. What is a Declarations Page? The Read More »
You’ve been involved in a collision. Fortunately, you’re covered by insurance. You make a claim through your insurance company – only to have your claim denied. Often times, having your claim denied is not your fault and can be rectified, so don't immediately fret. There are many different (legitimate and Read More »
Millions of drivers across America have bad driving records. Maybe you’ve had a string of unlucky accidents on the road. Or maybe you’re just a really bad driver. Whatever the situation may be, you need a car insurance quote despite your bad driving record. Today, we’re explaining everything you need Read More »
So you forgot to pay your car insurance payment for the month. Or maybe you willfully let your car insurance expire. What happens when your car insurance lapses? What should you do when you miss a car insurance payment? Today, we’re explaining everything you need to know about what to Read More »
You’re legally required to have auto insurance to drive on every public street in the United States. There are no exceptions to this rule. The type of auto insurance required by law, however, varies between states. Some states require only a bare-bones insurance plan with $10,000 in liability coverage, for Read More »
One of the most common questions we get here is whether or not car insurance covers theft. The answer, as you might expect, depends entirely on your insurance policy: some insurance policies cover theft, while others do not. Today, we’re helping you determine whether or not your car insurance policy Read More »
So you’ve been in an accident and you need to file an insurance claim. Filing an insurance claim isn’t difficult. Thousands of drivers do it every day. Some insurance companies even let you file a claim using a mobile app! With that in mind, let’s take a look at how Read More »
You file a car insurance claim when you need to use your car insurance policy. You’re making a “claim” on the policy and asking your insurance company to provide coverage based on the requirements outlined in your policy. Sometimes, it’s obvious when you need to make an insurance claim. You’ve Read More »
So you’ve been in a car accident. What should you do immediately after a car accident? How do you deal with your insurance company? Today, we’re explaining the steps you should take immediately after a car accident when dealing with your insurer. The absolute first priority is to check to Read More »
Personal injury protection, or PIP, is an insurance policy that covers medical bills for you and your passengers in the event of a vehicle accident. Do you really need personal injury protection? Is it worth it? Should you buy PIP if you already have health insurance? Are you legally required Read More »
Personal umbrella insurance is a type of liability insurance that goes above and beyond the coverage provided by other policies. Most people do not need personal umbrella insurance – although certain individuals can benefit from it. Today, we’re explaining everything you need to know about personal umbrella insurance – including Read More »
Emergency roadside assistance coverage is an optional insurance policy that covers you in certain emergency situations. Typically, emergency roadside assistance doesn’t add an exorbitant amount to your car insurance policy (say, $20 to $150 per year). However, it can be useful when your vehicle’s battery dies, when you need to Read More »
Rental reimbursement coverage is an optional insurance policy that will cover the cost of a rental car if you’re unable to drive your primary vehicle. Most auto insurance companies provide rental reimbursement coverage. However, it’s not included on all plans by default. No states require rental reimbursement coverage, and it’s Read More »
So you need car insurance – but you have a bad credit score. What’s the best solution? Can you still get good car insurance? Today, we’re explaining everything you need to know about getting car insurance with a bad credit score. People with Bad Credit Typically Pay More for Car Read More »
When you buy a new car and start driving, you will be hit by what can feel like a gauntlet of different expenses. First there’s the cost of the car itself which is certainly not cheap – even if you go for a second hand vehicle! Then there’s the cost Read More »
Bodily injury liability coverage generally does exactly what it says on the tin. That is to say, that it covers you against the medical bills that might be incurred as a result of bodily injury. At this point you might wonder why you would need this, when surely you have Read More »
While it can sometimes feel a little crippling having to pay car insurance, it is nevertheless there for a very important reason. Insurance means that we can never cause damage to someone else and then be unable to pay to help them. And if you imagine being on the receiving Read More »
Comprehensive coverage can help you cover the costs of damages to your vehicle that aren’t caused by a collision. If you just wanted to be protected from collisions, you would get collision insurance. For everything else, you should consider comprehensive insurance. What does comprehensive coverage cover? Natural disasters (hailstorms, tornadoes, Read More »
Collision coverage is pretty easy to understand. It’s coverage for damages to your car caused by impact with another car or object. It covers damage to your vehicle in a number of situations. If you hit another vehicle, for example, this type of coverage would cover the damage to your Read More »
Medical payments coverage is needed to cover the sometimes huge medical costs incurred after you get hurt in an auto accident, no matter who was found at fault for the accident. Furthermore, medical payments coverage can help you pay for funeral expenses and passenger injuries. It can even help pay Read More »
Gap insurance is a type of insurance coverage for newer automobiles that can be tacked onto your collision insurance policy. It is an optional insurance coverage. It could pay the difference between the balance of a loan or lease on a car and what your insurance provider pays if the Read More »
Non-Owner or Non-Owned Car insurance includes a bunch of types of coverage that provide Liability insurance for cars used by you (or for your business) that aren’t listed on your policy. Cars that are owned by you (or your business) or used on a regular basis should be put on Read More »
You should periodically review your car insurance policies a checkup. The insurance industry often suggests customers to check up on their policies to ensure everything looks right and up-to-date. To a cynical person, that might sound like a ploy to get customers on the phone with an insurance agent. An Read More »
Buying car insurance for the first time is something that just about everyone will experience as a young adult. While still a teenager, most kids can get on their parent’s auto insurance policy and do need to worry about carrying their own insurance. Buying an insurance policy that is all Read More »
As unfortunate as it is, when a person gets older, some expenses just seem to increase. While retirement can be a wonderful thing, some of the increased costs can seriously hurt. Car insurance is one of those that seems to go up higher than it should during retirement. The insurance Read More »
Everyone knows that drivers who are very young can pay a lot higher premiums. More experienced drivers get into less accidents as a general rule. Younger people are more at risk for accidents and, because of that, pose a higher risk to their insurance companies. The good news is that Read More »
If you do not have a car, one of the challenges that you may face when you either rent a car or borrow one from a friend is whether or not you need an insurance policy. Most of the time the thought of insurance gets lost in the shuffle. However, Read More »
How to Get Cheap Auto Insurance for Elderly Drivers People are currently living longer than those in the past generations. In fact, the census for the United States predicts that by the year 2030 the number of people that are over 70 years of age will increase from the current Read More »
Most of us have seen the auto insurance commercial with the poor young woman who is desperately trying to find someone who might be able to help her understand what a “deductible” is, and which one she should choose for her auto insurance policy. Understanding how insurance deductibles work, and Read More »
Most drivers wind up renting a car at some point in their lives; perhaps they are “between vehicles,” or are having their primary vehicle serviced. The most common scenario however is when one vacations, usually (though not always) abroad. Most auto rental agencies offer optional insurance for a rental car Read More »
If you are thinking about buying "full coverage" auto insurance, you may be thinking about making the right decision. As the amount of situations increase in which being fully covered is necessary, having adequate car insurance is crucial. While the definition of "full coverage" varies from company to company, Read More »
Liability coverage is the most basic coverage type in all auto insurance policies. Liability insurance is also a key part of any more comprehensive plan your may get. Liability insurance coverage is not the portion of your insurance that covers your own injuries or property loss, but is instead used Read More »
[caption id="attachment_1448" align="alignright" width="300"] Learn about the specifics of car insurance.[/caption] Americans own more cars per capita than any other country around in the globe, which means this is a good place to study car insurance and learn about how everything works when it comes to insuring vehicles. While everyone Read More »
[caption id="attachment_1381" align="alignright" width="300"] A balanced insurance program will find the fitting coverage for all of your insurance needs with the right carrier. So you minimize risk and costs[/caption] While most people are only looking to purchase the best possible insurance policy on the market, the reality is that balance Read More »
[caption id="attachment_1365" align="alignright" width="300"] The easiest way to reduce insurance costs is to not but insurance - but manage the risk wisely and don't save a little to risk a lot[/caption] When it comes to managing the risks in your life, purchasing insurance is usually one of the best options. Read More »
[caption id="attachment_1360" align="alignright" width="300"] Selecting the right insurance mix. A matter of odds.[/caption] One of the most important things that you need to remember when it comes to purchasing insurance is that it is always best to keep things as simple as possible. Although purchasing any kind of insurance can Read More »
It is a fact that many are spending much more than necessary on car insurance simply because they do not take the time to shop for different quotes before purchasing car insurance. If you are a new motorist looking to insure your car or if you already have car insurance Read More »
[caption id="attachment_1077" align="alignright" width="320"] Read below to learn some tricky ways to save on your auto insurance. (Image source - FLICKR)[/caption] We all want to save money on our car insurance but sometimes it can seem like the bills just keep on coming. Even if you have a safe driving Read More »
[caption id="attachment_924" align="aligncenter" width="600"] After the crash: Hope the other driver is properly insured or that you have a sufficient amount of uninsured/under-insured motorist coverage[/caption] Imagine this scenario. You are just driving home from work, minding your own business like normal when out of nowhere you get t-dined on your Read More »
