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What Types of Coverage Should You Have On Your Car Insurance Policy
What Types of Coverage Should You Have On Your Car Insurance Policy
Insurance Policy?
It’s important to have car insurance. It helps you stay protected in case you’re in an accident or
something happens to your vehicle. There are many types of car insurance and it may seem difficult
to decide what types of auto insurance you need. The car insurance coverage types you are required
to get will depend on where you live. We can help you understand the different options available to
you and help you find the most affordable rates on the car insurance coverages that fit your situation
best.
3. Collision Coverage
Collision insurance helps pay for damage done to your car if you hit another vehicle or object. For
example, if you back into a tree, this coverage can help pay for the damages to your car. Collision
insurance is not required by state laws, but your lender may require that you purchase this coverage.
4. Comprehensive Coverage
Comprehensive insurance pays to repair damage to your car from things like:
- Natural disasters
- Theft
- Vandalism
- Collision with an animal
For example, if you park your car under a tree and heavy snow takes down a branch that breaks your
windshield, comprehensive coverage, often called “other than collision coverage,” can help pay the
cost of repairs. Just like collision coverage, comprehensive insurance is not state required, but if you
finance or lease your car, your lender may require you to have it.
Uninsured motorist bodily injury coverage helps pay bodily injury costs for you and your
passengers if you’re hit by an uninsured driver or a hit-and-run driver.
Uninsured motorist property damage coverage helps pay for damage to your car if it's hit by
an uninsured driver or a hit-and-run driver.
Underinsured motorist coverage helps pay for bodily injury if you’re in an accident with a
driver that doesn’t have enough insurance.
Gap Insurance
Your gap insurance can help pay the difference between your car’s actual cash value and the amount
you owe on your car loan if it’s stolen or totaled. Most people buy this coverage for leased or
financed vehicles. This type of coverage is not mandated by state law, but if you have a car loan, gap
insurance may be a coverage requirement from your lender.