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Dropping Unnecessary Car Insurance Coverage

Posted by Kristin Collins \ Feb 17, 2020

It is good to go over your auto insurance policy regularly to determine if you could be saving money on your coverage.  At each renewal, the insurance company will send a new automobile policy that should be read over.  By dropping unnecessary car insurance coverage, policy holders may be able to save hundreds of dollars a year.  There are several insurance policy coverage options that should be looked at to determine where there could be cost savings.

Comprehensive Auto Insurance Coverage

Comprehensive auto insurance coverage covers losses from anything other than collision.  This includes theft, vandalism or damage due to natural disaster.  This coverage can depend on the state mandates and any of the terms that are defined in the auto insurance policy.  If a car is paid off and the coverage it is not required by the state, this may be an unnecessary car insurance coverage.  However, if there is a lien holder, they may still require a comprehensive auto insurance policy.

Collision Coverage

If you are paying for collision coverage and your state does not require it, consider lowering this auto insurance coverage.  For an older car consider dropping this if possible.  Coverage is normally limited to the cash value of the car and an older car may not be worth the cost of coverage.  If there is a loan or lease on the car though, they will require collision coverage.  Raising the deductible on collision coverage can also help to save money on insurance premiums.

Rental Car and Towing Coverage

A car is a convenience.  However, if you can live without one for a brief period of time while your car is being repaired after an accident, it could be beneficial to discontinue rental car coverage.  This coverage tends to be very low though and having a car when needed may outweigh the costs.  Towing and labor is also an option that you may want to cancel.  It is only available with comprehensive and/or collision coverage and some policies limit it to accident situations.

Medical Coverage

Most states require a certain amount of Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage that helps pay for medical, hospital and funeral costs.  The coverage provides a maximum coverage amount according to the policy but policy holders can choose to purchase additional PIP.  The people that benefit from this are people who do not have other health insurance or people who frequently have other passengers in the car who may not have health insurance.  If this doesn’t sound like you, lose this additional coverage.

Car insurance coverage is important, but reviewing a policy can eliminate unnecessary expenses.  Reduce premiums and improve policy coverage to improve your budget.  However, before dropping any coverage, make double check to determine if you will need this in the event of an accident.   If it will cost you more money to lose the coverage, then it is not worth the initial savings.  It is also helpful to speak with an auto insurance representative before dropping any coverage to discuss the possible repercussions.

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Is it necessary to review car insurance coverage?

Posted by Dustin Reed \ Mar 31, 2020

Leslie Rohdes: Annapolis : How can you compare auto insurance limits and is it necessary to review car inusrance coverage?

Compare auto insurance and review car insurance coverage

Response : Leslie, you might not know this but as on March 29th 2010 you will have to keep in mind the following news when you compare auto insurance limits or review car insurance. The Legislation of Annapolis has decided to increase the auto insurance coverage. Legislation has passed a bill as per which now, the policyholders to carry a minimum security of $30,000 for individuals and $60,000 for multiple drivers. When we compare auto insurance coverage presently compulsory are minimums of $20,000 and $40,000, which were kept in 1972. This was when the legislators made auto insurance mandatory.

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