Nobody I know likes buying auto insurance, especially knowing they could find lower prices if they just compared rates.
Lots of insurance companies contend for your hard-earned dollar, and because of this it can be hard to compare car insurance companies and get the best coverage at the best rates possible.
If you are paying for car insurance now, you stand a good chance to be able to reduce your rates substantially using these tips. Choosing the best insurance company for you is not rocket science. But car owners need to have an understanding of how big insurance companies market on the web and apply this information to your search.
All major insurance coverage companies give insurance quotes directly from their websites. This process is quite easy as all you need to do is type in your required coverages on the page. After you complete the form, the company’s rating system pulls information on your driving record and credit history and generates pricing information. Online price quotes helps simplify price comparisons, but the time required to go to multiple sites and type in your information can be a bit tiresome and repetitive. But it’s necessary to have as many quotes as possible if you are searching for the lowest insurance coverage rates.
There is an easier way!
A less time-consuming method to find better insurance coverage pricing uses just one form that analyzes rates from several different companies. This type of form saves time, eliminates repetitive work, and makes comparison shopping much more enjoyable and efficient. After your information is entered, it is rated and you are able to buy any one of the pricing results.
If you find a better price it’s easy to complete the application and buy the new coverage. It only takes a few minutes and could lower your rates considerably.
To use this form to compare rates, click here and fill out the form. To compare your current rates, we recommend you duplicate your coverages as close as possible to your current policy. This helps ensure you will be getting comparison quotes for similar insurance coverage.
Companies offering auto insurance do not list every possible discount in an easy-to-find place, so the below list has some of the more common as well as some of the hidden discounts you could be receiving when you buy insurance online. If you check and find you aren’t receiving every discount you deserve, you are just wasting money.
Policy discounts save money, but some credits don’t apply to the entire cost. Most only cut the cost of specific coverages such as liability, collision or medical payments. Even though it appears you could get a free auto insurance policy, you won’t be that lucky.
Companies and the discounts they provide can be found below.
It’s a good idea to ask each company which credits you are entitled to. Some of the discounts discussed earlier might not be offered on policies in your area. To see a list of auto insurance companies with discount auto insurance rates, follow this link.
When it comes to choosing the right insurance coverage for your personal vehicles, there isn’t really a “best” method to buy coverage. Everyone’s needs are different and your policy should reflect that. For example, these questions might help in determining whether you would benefit from professional advice.
If you can’t answer these questions but a few of them apply, you might consider talking to an insurance agent. If you want to speak to an agent in your area, take a second and complete this form or go to this page to view a list of companies.
Having a good grasp of auto insurance helps when choosing appropriate coverage for your vehicles. The terms used in a policy can be ambiguous and coverage can change by endorsement. Below you’ll find typical coverages offered by auto insurance companies.
Collision protection
Collision coverage pays for damage to your DeVille resulting from a collision with another car or object. You first must pay a deductible then the remaining damage will be paid by your insurance company.
Collision insurance covers claims like rolling your car, crashing into a ditch and scraping a guard rail. Collision is rather expensive coverage, so consider removing coverage from older vehicles. You can also increase the deductible in order to get cheaper collision rates.
Medical expense coverage
Med pay and PIP coverage pay for short-term medical expenses for things like chiropractic care, ambulance fees and dental work. The coverages can be utilized in addition to your health insurance plan or if you do not have health coverage. They cover you and your occupants as well as any family member struck as a pedestrian. PIP coverage is not universally available and gives slightly broader coverage than med pay
Uninsured or underinsured coverage
This protects you and your vehicle’s occupants when the “other guys” are uninsured or don’t have enough coverage. Covered losses include medical payments for you and your occupants and also any damage incurred to your 1994 Cadillac DeVille.
Since many drivers only purchase the least amount of liability that is required, it doesn’t take a major accident to exceed their coverage limits. This is the reason having UM/UIM coverage should not be overlooked. Frequently the UM/UIM limits are similar to your liability insurance amounts.
Auto liability
Liability coverage will cover damage that occurs to other people or property. This coverage protects you against claims from other people, and doesn’t cover your own vehicle damage or injuries.
Split limit liability has three limits of coverage: bodily injury for each person injured, bodily injury for the entire accident and a property damage limit. Your policy might show policy limits of 50/100/50 which means $50,000 in coverage for each person’s injuries, a per accident bodily injury limit of $100,000, and a limit of $50,000 paid for damaged property. Alternatively, you may have one limit called combined single limit (CSL) which combines the three limits into one amount and claims can be made without the split limit restrictions.
Liability insurance covers claims such as attorney fees, emergency aid, loss of income and pain and suffering. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is up to you, but consider buying as high a limit as you can afford.
Comprehensive protection
Comprehensive insurance pays for damage from a wide range of events other than collision. You first must pay your deductible and the remainder of the damage will be paid by comprehensive coverage.
Comprehensive insurance covers things like a tree branch falling on your vehicle, rock chips in glass and a broken windshield. The maximum amount you can receive from a comprehensive claim is the actual cash value, so if the vehicle is not worth much it’s not worth carrying full coverage.