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Auto Insurance

Auto insurance (or vehicle insurance) refers to the insurance purchased to protect vehicles against loss or damage caused by accident. It is usually a compulsory requirement in most countries for all vehicle owners.

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Will under-insured motorist help you with your medical if your apassenger in the car of the under-insured during the accident?

Depends how "underinsured" the person is... insurance will carry a certain amount of claim paying ability. If the medical cost is greater than the amount the person is insured for you have 2 options: 1. If you have auto insurance - contact your company and they'll pay your medical expenses through something called "No-Fault Coverage" 2. If you are under the care of your parents and they named you on their policy - the same "No-Fault Coverage" applies. These are the only good options. You can always sue the "under-insured motorist" - but that will take time and it will mean that they will have to come up with the difference personally (garnish their wages, sell assets, etc) Good luck. ANC, esq

What are the Advantages of general insurance policy?

An insurance policy gives you peace of mind. If you get sick, the insurance policy will help make sure you are able to pay your medical bills.

What if you were driving and didnt have insurance and someone with insurance pulled your sterring wheel down sitting next to you and made you crash can there insurance cover your car?

Insurance follows the vehicle, not the individual. If someone else "causes" you to crash... then that individual could be held responsible. It is likely, however, that that person's carrier would deny coverage if the personal "intentionally" tried (and succeeded) in making you crash.

In NY state can I insure two cars with two different insurance companies and have each policy at a different address?

I'm sure you can, but make sure the billing address is the same. If the cars are in the same zip code, it may not make any sense to split the policies since the rates would be the same and you may get a discount for a multi-car policy.

Are you insured to drive a car that is not your own under your own car insurance?

Only if this is specifically stated on your certificate, you are authorised by the vehicle owner, and generally is limited to third party cover only.

Can you get an auto insurance policy with no vehicle?

Yes, In the United States, It's called a Personal Non-owners Insurance Policy, sometimes referred to as a "Drivers Policy" or an "Operators policy". Non Owners insurance however is intended for "unplanned, unexpected" usage. It is limited secondary coverage (liability only) that only invokes once the vehicle owners policy limits are exhausted. A personal Non owners Auto insurance policy generally does not provide coverage for a rental vehicle since a rental vehicle typically includes a reservation and several actions in a course of a "plan" to rent the vehicle. It does not provide coverage for a commercial vehicle of any type since it is a personal lines policy, (Personal lines auto polices do not cover commercial vehicles) nor for any vehicle that you drive on a regular (expected) basis or that you have regular (expected) access to.

If you are considering a Non Owners Auto Insurance policy, be sure to discuss the coverage offered with a qualified insurance agent. Your agent can explain the limitations of coverages afforded and help you determine if it's right for you.

The rules of Policy construct may vary in other countries.

AnswerYES, I can verify this, it's a national policy and will be good for any vehicle you drive anywhere. But you do not need it. If you do NOT OWN A Vehicle of your own, registered in YOUR NAME, At your address, (They do not check) you will automatically are covered under that vehicle owners policy no matter what happens."

Is car insurance more expensive when using for business?

Typically Yes, this is because people who use their vehicle in the course of business present a higher risk than people who just drive to work and then drive home.

How do you work out insurance premiums?

Well, Actually you don't.

The insurance company assesses the risk you present when you apply for insurance.

The company then determines the Premium and may or may not make you a offer of coverage.

You can then either accept the coverage offering or reject it.

Do you have to use the adjuster your insurance gives you for a damage estimate?

No, you do not have to use the Adjuster your insurance company gives you for a damage estimate. You can be your own adjuster by getting 3rd party bids for repair or replacement, along with any other covered expenses, like towing and a rent car and medical bills, add it all up and present to your insurance company for payment. Instead of presenting them to your adjuster, ask to work directly with the manager of that office, or go straight to the insurance company. I work as a Public Adjuster, for the Insured, not the Insurance Company. Public Adjusters usually work on property claims and they help homeowners collect the maximum amount possible after a fire or flood.

Can a student who goes to college out of state keep their car registered in their home state?

Yes, In fact it is required by law that your vehicle be registered and insured in the state of your primary or permanent residence.

You are not required to transfer your registration nor your insurance to states where you reside on a temporary basis such as for school or Work.

What states are 'No-fault' Auto Insurance states?

About No-Fault Auto InsuranceNo State in America Has true No Fault Auto Insurance, Sometimes referred to as Personal Injury Protection. Despite the misleading name, all U.S. States with No-Fault statutes practice it in hybrid form. In simpler words. The at fault Driver is still Financially Liable for any damages or injuries incurred if that damage is above the law's threshold. By virtue of having an auto Insurance Policy, the insurer assumes responsibility for paying those liabilities up to the specified policy limits and or your states statutory regulations.

No Fault simply means that each Insurer pays for the medical losses up to their own insureds policy limits. Those costs are then generally subrogated from The Insurance Company of the driver determined at Fault in the accident or from the individual if uninsured at the time of the accident. NO-Fault applies to injuries, not to property damage.

The intent of No Fault statutes is to help alleviate congested courts from law suits and to expedite coverage payments for injured parties. Most states thus far however have rejected the No-Fault concept either partially or entirely because it tends to punish both drivers regardless of fault and leads to higher Auto Insurance rates for the consumer in those states that have passed No-Fault statutes.

If damages exceed the limits of the Insureds policy then you can still pursue the at fault party for uncovered losses.

No Fault Auto Insurance States - 12 States

  • New York
  • Massachusetts
  • Florida
  • Hawaii
  • Kansas
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • North Dakota
  • Utah
  • Puerto Rico (US Territory)

States in Which No-Fault Auto Insurance is an available option but not mandatory.

  • Kentucky
  • New Jersey
  • Pennsylvania

All states have some form of Personal Injury Protection requirement which is often confused with no fault statutes.

Why do women have more traffic accidents?

I couldn't find any evidence that women have more traffic accidents than men. And believe me, i tried. I did however find some evidence that said this:

"Women have just as many accidents as men; however, they tend to be minor fender-benders. Men, on the other hand, tend to do the job properly when they crash, and as a result cost their insurance companies a lot more money."

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Will i get pulled over for having a car door that is obviously damaged and will not open?

will not open? are the doors jammed?

I believe the police will pull over a car that is a danger to someone else on the road or a danger to you. If the doors are stuck shut, you're probably in danger in some sense. If the car runs and you feel that you're not in danger, i don't believe you are breaking the law.

How do I Register a Car Out of State?

You must prove residency in the state that you are trying to register it in. In most cases they want a utility bill and a phone bill.

If a car is parked in the garage can the repo guy take it for no home insurance?

A repo guy is likely to say anything to get your car. If he's looking for it, you owe the money and he gets to take the car. Hiding it in the garage will keep him at bay for only a short time. Whether or not you have homeowner's insurance does not factor into the equation.

What is an associate underwriter?

An associate underwriter is a person who is evaluating the risk that you are to the insurance company. From the time you put in an application for insurance, there is an approval process (often called the underwriting process) that is what an associate underwriter is in charge of. when the policy is issued, that means that the underwriting process was complete and you where approved for insurance. The underwriting process is very necessary and important to every insurance company. Risk is how insurance company's factor the cost they will charge you. If you are more or less of a risk than the risk class you were quoted, the company would likely adjust the premiums (payments) accordingly or possibly not issue the policy at all(if you are to much of a risk). For example lets say you are quoted a 50 dollar monthly premium for auto insurance. That cost is calculated from the risk class in which you were quoted, but lets say for example that you had D.U.I. that was not mentioned during the quoting process. A D.U.I. would probably put you in a more risky (costly) class than what you were quoted(someone with out a D.U.I.). It is the underwriters job to see that you are assigned to the correct insurable risk class so that the insurance company collects the correct premium for how much of a risk someone with your background and situation is. If the underwriter discovers you are to much of a risk for that company, they may not insure you at all. If you have life insurance and want to be sure of what you have and what all the facts are for your exact case, get a free analysis from a team of professionals, just so there is no surprises.

When is a car considered too old to have collision insurance?

It is not the age of the car, but the value of the car that should determine whether or not you choose to have collision insurance on it. For example, if you own an 88 Pontiac Bonneville and it's worth $500 then it doesn't really make much sense to pay $500 per year to insure it. However if you get into an accident that is your fault and you don't have collision insurance, then no one is paying for the damages to your car. This is your choice.

What is an automotive service writer?

It's the sales person at larger auto shop chains. Mainly works the front counter and deals with the paper work/billing and explains repairs to customers. They may also order parts from local parts shops as part of their duties. They do not perform work on the actual vehicles.

Average amount spent on car insurance monthly?

The insurance information institute has average costs for car insurance by state (see link). However this is generalized so as to only be good in comparing states. If you can add a few criteria like years driving, liability/full coverage, and city/rural, you can get much better estimates on what you should be paying (see link for auto insurance estimator).

There are several websites that state the current yearly average (the national average or the average of each state, depending on the site). I did quite a bit a research on it because I am working on a finance project in school in which I must create a budget, and that budget includes auto insurance payments. I came to the conclusion that usually (but not always!) car insurance is about $60 to $80 a month per vehicle. However, that range can vary due to each individual case.

Who is fault if I was reversing out of a car parking space when a car reverses back into me?

If you were both backing out at the same time, then it will be considered joint fault, sometimes called contributory negligence. That means both drivers failed to notice the other driver.

Is red the most expensive color of a car on insurance?

tecnically speaking, no, but if you want to think that than go ahead