Have you finally had enough of being strong-armed to pay your insurance bill each month? You’re in the same situation as many other consumers.
Big companies like GEICO, Farmers Insurance and State Farm all promote huge savings with advertising and consumers find it hard to see past the geckos and flying pigs and take the time to shop coverage around.
You need to do price comparisons quite often because insurance prices go up and down regularly. Just because you had the best price for Discovery insurance at your last renewal there is a good chance you can find better rate quotes now. Ignore everything you know about insurance because you’re about to learn the best way to lower your rates without sacrificing coverage.
The most recommended method to get policy rate comparisons takes advantage of the fact most of the bigger providers have advanced systems to give free rates quotes. All you need to do is provide information like whether your vehicle is owned or leased, if a SR-22 is required, if you are currently licensed, and your credit rating estimate. Your details is submitted instantly to multiple different insurance companies and they return rate quotes immediately.
To compare rates now, click here and see if a lower rate is available.
Companies that sell car insurance do not list every disount available very well, so the following is a list of both well-publicized and the more hidden credits available to lower your premiums when you buy auto insurance online.
While discounts sound great, it’s important to understand that most of the big mark downs will not be given to the overall cost of the policy. Most only apply to individual premiums such as liability and collision coverage. Despite the fact that it seems like you would end up receiving a 100% discount, auto insurance companies aren’t that generous.
A few companies that may have these money-saving discounts are:
When quoting, ask every insurance company which discounts you qualify for. Savings may not apply in your area. To see providers that offer discounts, click here.
When it comes to choosing the right insurance coverage, there isn’t really a “best” method to buy coverage. Each situation is unique and your policy should reflect that. Here are some questions about coverages that can aid in determining if your situation would benefit from an agent’s advice.
If it’s difficult to answer those questions but you think they might apply to your situation then you might want to talk to a licensed agent. If you want to speak to an agent in your area, fill out this quick form or you can also visit this page to select a carrier
Understanding the coverages of your insurance policy aids in choosing appropriate coverage and the correct deductibles and limits. Policy terminology can be difficult to understand and coverage can change by endorsement. Below you’ll find typical coverages offered by insurance companies.
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and medical payments coverage reimburse you for short-term medical expenses for hospital visits, prosthetic devices and surgery. They are often used to cover expenses not covered by your health insurance program or if you do not have health coverage. It covers all vehicle occupants as well as any family member struck as a pedestrian. PIP coverage is not an option in every state and gives slightly broader coverage than med pay
This coverage provides protection from injuries or damage you cause to people or other property in an accident. It protects YOU against other people’s claims. Liability doesn’t cover your own vehicle damage or injuries.
Coverage consists of three different limits, bodily injury for each person, bodily injury for the entire accident, and a limit for property damage. You might see policy limits of 100/300/100 which means a limit of $100,000 per injured person, $300,000 for the entire accident, and a limit of $100,000 paid for damaged property.
Liability insurance covers claims like legal defense fees, structural damage, medical expenses and funeral expenses. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is up to you, but it’s cheap coverage so purchase as high a limit as you can afford.
Your UM/UIM coverage provides protection when the “other guys” either are underinsured or have no liability coverage at all. This coverage pays for injuries sustained by your vehicle’s occupants as well as damage to your 2018 Land Rover Discovery.
Because many people have only the minimum liability required by law, their limits can quickly be used up. That’s why carrying high Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage is a good idea.
Comprehensive insurance will pay to fix damage caused by mother nature, theft, vandalism and other events. You need to pay your deductible first and then insurance will cover the rest of the damage.
Comprehensive insurance covers things like rock chips in glass, fire damage, hitting a bird and a tree branch falling on your vehicle. The maximum payout a insurance company will pay at claim time is the actual cash value, so if it’s not worth much more than your deductible it’s not worth carrying full coverage.
This coverage covers damage to your Discovery resulting from colliding with a stationary object or other vehicle. You first must pay a deductible then your collision coverage will kick in.
Collision insurance covers claims such as colliding with another moving vehicle, crashing into a ditch, crashing into a building and scraping a guard rail. Collision is rather expensive coverage, so analyze the benefit of dropping coverage from vehicles that are 8 years or older. You can also raise the deductible to get cheaper collision coverage.