Posts Tagged ‘Comprehensive Insurance’
Plenty of us believe that we have adequate amount of car insurance coverage, regularly renewing our policies as they come due without giving much though to what our insurance provides. It only is when we’re in an accident or make the decision to switch to another carrier do we acquaint ourselves with what we have, with the former yielding unpleasant surprises for some drivers.
For one thing, liability, comprehensive, collision, uninsured motorist coverage, deductibles, and other language makes it difficult for some drivers to figure out what coverage they have. Include the limits of your coverage, $100K, $300K, $50K and how that coverage works and most of us have no clear understanding of what insurance coverage we have.
Frank N. Darras, who is known as America’s top insurance lawyer, offers some practical advice about insurance, “Make sure you are covered for any accident that could put you and yours in the poor house. Raise your limits on all the coverage you can afford and lower your premiums by raising your deductibles. If your car is older, why carry a low deductible on comprehensive insurance which pays for fire, wind, hail and glass breakage?”
Darras says, “Carriers also look at your age, driving record and the make and model of your car. Where you live plays an important role in determining premium. If you live in a nice neighborhood, there generally is less congestion, which means fewer accidents and probably not as many thefts. Most carriers want a three year history of how many tickets you have had and the accidents you have been in as part of the premium equation. The kind of work you do also factors into the premium equation. Do boring safe work and you will pay lower premiums.” “Finally, a high credit score can lower your premiums. Carriers believe the more responsible you are about staying current on your bills will translate into responsible driving.”
Darras offers these money saving tips:
– If you get a ticket, fight them or go to traffic school so they don’t stay on your record and cause your premiums to go through the roof
– Cover your teenagers on your policy so they are not the primary driver on an expensive car. By covering your kids on your policy you can take advantage of your insurance carrier’s multi-car discount as well
– If you get in a minor accident and damage is less than $500, see if you can pay the other driver outside your insurance to prevent your rates from skyrocketing
– At renewal time, check your premiums against the market, make sure you are receiving all of your discounts, like the good student and customer loyalty discounts
– Pay your bills on time if you can, credit scores count big in the premium mix
– Timely premium payments will also lower your underwriting risks and future rates
– Boost your uninsured motorist coverage. For about $100 more a year, you can have uninsured motorist coverage of at least $100,000. Remember, uninsured motorist coverage is protecting you if the other driver has none. When was the last time you went to the emergency room and were out of work for a month when your losses weren’t more than 25,000?
– If your car is older than 5 years, drop the comprehensive coverage, if it is older than 12 years, drop the collision
“Always keep a disposable camera in your glove compartment. If you are in an accident, make sure you take photos before any vehicles are moved. Minutes after the accident, the story will change, so make sure you have pictures,” says Darras.
Clearly, in these days of financial pressures, following advice shared by Darras and others can save you a lot of money. Auto insurance isn’t a water cooler topic but it is a conversation that needs to be started especially as we begin a new year.
Matthew C. Keegan
http://www.articlesbase.com/cars-articles/when-it-comes-to-auto-insurance-being-street-smart-helps-704943.html
The level of auto insurance that someone might need depends on the financial circumstances of the individual concerned and the cost of the car involved. Take for example someone who has a brand new $50,000 motor, it would be sheer folly to do anything other than take out one of the best auto insurance policies available and the cost of the auto insurance is likely to be insignificant when considering the overall annual cost of the car.
However, if you have a car that is nearing the end of its life, have a low cost car and previous claims or are a new driver then the cost of the auto insurance versus the benefits you might receive need to be given greater consideration. Comprehensive auto insurance premiums are likely to be disproportionately high for older vehicles, new drivers with low cost autos or drivers with accident history.
Whatever your circumstances you are legally obliged to take out a basic level of auto insurance that will cover you against third party claims and given the level of damages awarded seem to be increasing out of control then my advice would be to get the best possible third party liability auto insurance cover that you can afford.
The legal requirements for auto insurance does vary from state to state so you’ll need to clarify the level of cover you require when taking out auto insurance but only insuring to the legal minimum isn’t necessarily the best choice to make.
If you have a lot of money sunk into your car or your auto is leased then you really should take out comprehensive and collision auto insurance to cover you for things such as fire, theft, acts of god or collisions that are your own fault.
If you live in an area where cars are regularly vandalised you might want to consider comprehensive auto insurance when perhaps you wouldn’t have otherwise done so. The cost of your auto insurance will generally be higher if you live in such an area but that is something you have to weigh up against the cost of repair.
Personal Injury Protection is something that everyone should consider as this element of your auto insurance will cover medical costs associated.
Despite legal requirements some people still persist in driving around without auto insurance leaving the others with a need to insure against the uninsured motorist. Uninsured auto insurance will cover you for damages in the event of an accident with an uninsured motorist. Again, insurance that everyone should give serious consideration to given an auto accident could leave you unable to work or your family without any means to earn.
If you want a more comprehensive auto insurance policy but want to limit the cost then you could look at opting for a higher level of deductibles. Deductibles are the amount you would have to pay before you could make a claim against your auto insurance policy and generally, the higher level you agree to the lower your auto insurance premiums.
Terry Ross
http://www.articlesbase.com/automotive-articles/what-level-of-auto-insurance-do-you-need-62121.html
Most of us are looking for the best auto insurance rates with a top rated insurance company. But how do you find it without spending half your life visiting insurance offices or talking to agents. Here’s a quick and easy way …
How do I get the best auto insurance rate?
As a former insurance agent I get asked this question all the time, and each time my answer is the same: “Shop and compare.”
The only way to know if you’re getting the best car insurance rate for your particular situation is to comparison shop, and the best way to do that is to fire up your computer and shop online.
There are a number of sites where you can get auto insurance rates from A-rated companies, and it only takes a couple of minutes to get multiple quotes from a number of top companies so you can compare rates. (See links below.)
When you go to one of those sites you’ll be asked a series of questions in order to tailor the quotes to your particular situation. Some things you want to consider in order to get the best auto insurance rate are:
* Dropping your collision and comprehensive coverage – If you have a older car that’s not worth a lot, you may want to drop your collision and comprehensive coverage. A good rule of thumb is if your annual premium for your collision and comprehensive insurance exceeds 10% of your car’s value, consider dropping them.
* Raising your deductible – If you make a lot of small insurance claims, your insurance company may cancel your insurance. So raising your deductible by a couple of hundred dollars will not only save you hundreds of dollars a year on your insurance premium, it may also save you from having your insurance canceled.
* Adding security devices – Insurance companies will give you discounts for installing anti-theft devices and auto alarms. Installing these devices not only saves you money, it will give you peace of mind knowing that your car is less likely to be stolen.
How do I know the company I pick is a good company?
Insurance companies are rated by various independent organizations like A.M. Best, Standard and Poor’s, and Moodys. Unfortunately you have to subscribe to their service to get their information, and they only rate companies primarily on financial criteria and not customer experience.
If you want to get the inside scoop to find out which companies have the best service and pay insurance claims the quickest, surf over to epinions.com. Here you’ll get consumer ratings and reviews from actual customers who’ve used a company’s services. Believe me, it can be a real eye opener.
Visit http://www.LowerRateQuotes.com or click on the following link to get the best auto insurance rates with A-rated companies, and see how much you can save. You can get more car insurance tips by checking out their “Articles” section.
The author, Brian Stevens, is a former insurance agent and financial consultant who has written a number of articles on how to find the best auto insurance rates.
ryan@thesatellitetvguide.com
http://www.articlesbase.com/insurance-articles/how-to-find-the-best-auto-insurance-rate-with-the-best-company-110108.html
Looking for full coverage auto insurance quotes? Want to get the most coverage for the least amount of money? Here’s how …
Full Coverage Auto Insurance
Full coverage auto insurance pays for medical expenses, repair costs, and liability law suit expenses when you’re involved in an automobile accident. It also pays for expenses if you’re hit by an uninsured or underinsured driver. Here are the various coverages you should have and how you can save money on them.
Liability Insurance
Liability insurance pays for claims made against you, plus your legal fees, if you injure or kill someone. It also pays for claims made against you when you damage someone else’s property.
Imagine what would happen if someone won, say, a $500,000 lawsuit against you? Would you be able to pay it? Probably not. That’s why liability insurance is so important.
If you don’t own a lot of personal property you may want to carry the minimum liability insurance your state requires. If you do own a lot, then you’ll want to increase it to cover your assets.
Personal Injury Protection Insurance
PIP pays medical expenses for you and your passengers when you have an accident. It also pays for you and your family’s medical expenses if you’re in another car.
If you have medical insurance you may want to skip this coverage. But if you don’t, or if you live in a high-accident area, then you should purchase it.
Collision and Comprehensive Insurance
Collision coverage pays for damage to your car from an accident no matter who was at fault. Comprehensive coverage pays for damage to you car from fire, theft, vandalism, storms, etc.
To save money on collision and comprehensive coverage you’ll want to get the highest deductible you can afford to pay. If you drive an older car that’s worth less than your annual premium plus your deductible, consider dropping these coverages.
Uninsured Motorist Insurance
Uninsured motorist insurance pays for medical expenses and property repairs caused by an uninsured, inderinsured, or hit-and-run driver. This is good coverage to carry, especially if you live in states that have a large number of uninsured drivers like Alabama, Arizona, California, Mississippi, and New Mexico.
How Get The Cheapest Full Coverage Auto Insurance
The best way to get the cheapest full coverage auto insurance is to get quotes from an auto insurance comparison site. Here you can compare quotes from different companies and choose the best policy with the lowest rate.
Visit http://www.LowerRateQuotes.com or click on the following link to get full coverage auto insurance quotes from top-rated companies in your area and see how much you can save. You can get more car insurance tips by checking out their “Articles” section.
ryan@thesatellitetvguide.com
http://www.articlesbase.com/insurance-articles/full-coverage-auto-insurance-quotes-where-to-get-the-cheapest-118546.html
It is not surprising that statistics show that most Britons simply do not shop around to get the best deal on their car insurance. The choice of motor insurance policies, and insurance companies, is almost bewildering.
However, if you do accept the first quote you are given, whether you are an experienced driver or not, you are simply giving away your hard earned cash to your motor insurance company far too readily.
There are a huge amount of car insurance policies advertised online, in your local press, and a myriad of deals available from the larger retail supermarkets. Yes you want to save time and money, but if you target your requests for quotes properly, you could save hundreds in less than an hour online.
Many car insurance companies claim to offer policies for all types of drivers. Simply asking just any random insurance company for a quote, isn’t going to save you money. If you are a new driver, a learner, a student, or a motorist with little driving history, you need to get a specialist number quotes.
So where do you find these companies?
You could start by using a search engine, asking a friend for a recommendation or phoning a company up for a quote, but before you do anything else -
Stop!
Decide what you want to achieve before you take any action.
Do you want a fancy car insurance policy with lots of extras? Policy add-ons that could cost you more are:
- Having a replacement courtesy car
- Insisting on a protected no claims bonus
- Extra Legal protection
- Taking fully comprehensive insurance if you don’t need it
There are other services on offer from insurance companies, but if you do not really need it, why bother.
So do you want a really cheap price in the least amount of time instead?
Yes, if you simply want a really cheap price, you’re in good company because that’s what over eighty seven per cent of people said in a recent survey.
Follow this simple three step plan to reduce your car insurance premiums online:
1. Set aside just one hour to request your motor insurance quotes online.
2. Get four car insurance quotes (use three price comparison sites and one specialist insurer).
3. After you have received your quotations, telephone the insurance company with the cheapest quote and ask them to beat your best online quote (you don’t need to tell them where you obtained the quote).
The above three steps sound almost too easy, but using price comparison sites really is the most efficient way to begin your search for low prices.
There are a number of price crunching web sites online. To provide you with a rate, they will ask you some basic information about yourself, what level of cover you need, and then request quotes from up to 300 different car insurance companies in a single search.
With car insurance premiums climbing higher each year, particularly for learner drivers, students and young drivers, make the insurers work for your business.
If you are in a statistically higher risk driver group, for motor insurance, the more money you will save. If you follow the above simple three step guide – you will save time and money in your search for car insurance cover.
Adrian Kelly
http://www.articlesbase.com/insurance-articles/compare-car-insurance-quotes-online-you-can-save-money-83583.html
I am renewing my auto insurance. I have a car with all kinds of great features like leather seats, upgraded stereo, sunroof, etc. Is there some way to insure it so if it gets totaled, I can buy a car of equal quality? Should I even get full coverage?
Thanks.
You need to get what’s called "Comprehensive" insurance and also what’s called "gap insurance" and that should cover it all.
I am renewing my auto insurance. I have a car with all kinds of great features like leather seats, upgraded stereo, sunroof, etc. Is there some way to insure it so if it gets totaled, I can buy a car of equal quality? Should I even get full coverage?
Thanks.
You need to get what’s called "Comprehensive" insurance and also what’s called "gap insurance" and that should cover it all. Try this site, if you want to find your best or cheapest auto insurance just in few minutes,
http://best-auto-insurance-usa.info/
Hope this help,
And how much can 1 gallon of gas take you on an average car? I mean how many blocks and 1 gallon of gas takes you? What other things you have to pay for having a car?
What about on average?
How much do you spend on car repairs on average each month/year?
A middle aged person with 5 years no claim bonus living in the country on a corolla should pay about $50 for liability only. Maybe $80 for fully comprehensive.
The best insurance price can be found by checking out the comparison sites, this is a good one http://best-american-insurers-free-comparison.servicesarticles.com/a/1.html?id=d339 and also http://www.bestinternetfind.solutionsarticles.com/carquote.php?id=89eh
those two will return quotes from all the main US insurers.
A mustang might do 20 highway miles with a gallon, a lowly corolla should do double that.
In town consumption might be about 20% less for both vehicles.
As per car repairs, it depends on the car, who is driving it and how they are driving it.
Some people are always paying money, some others seem to get away without ever spending much.