Its probably not a law that you have to your child to an insurance policy but it may be part of the contract between the insured (yourself) and the insurance company. The application and policy make up a legal contract for your auto insurance. In this contract you agree to notify the insurance company of any and all drivers and household members and you agree to pay the premium. The insurance company agrees to pay claims for the coverage you purchased and to defend you in court should the need arise. The reason the insurance company wants to know about your child (all household members) is because if you are in an accident they need to know how many people from your household may be in the car so they can charge enough to cover the medical expenses of all insureds. Insurance companies are regulated state by state so your state may have different rules as to what the insurance company can require to sell you an insurance policy.
Yes, you can add the child and the car
If they live in the household, yes.
Yes, you can add your grandson to your car insurance policy. Speak to your insurance broker.
I doubt it. He/she is probably no longer in your household, which is generally the boundary of your policy.
No, they can get their own car and insurance.But if you want them to drive your car, yes they must be added as an additional driver.
Answer If you don't have your own car and you are going to be driving their car, yes they have to add you to their car insurance or you won't be covered..
yes ,you can add driver's name in your insurance policy.
Only if you expect your insurance to cover you if the child has an accident. You auto insurance contract states that you are responsible for listing all household members and drivers who drive your vehicles. If you do not do this then you have committed material misrepresentation and the insurance company is then not responsible for paying for the damage from the accident.
I heard you do not have to add your 16 year old to your car insurance policy since he/she will only be driving your insured car. Is this true?
It is not automatically covered. You must call your insurance company and add the car to your policy.
Yes.
As long as your child does not have a vehicle with them ever when at school the many insurance companies allow for a large discount due to the fact that the child is not a regular driver. They are still a member of your household and should be on your policy in case they drive when at home or may drive when at home.