Coverage Name | Definition |
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Bodily Injury Liability | Pays for medical expenses, lost wages, and legal fees if you injure someone in an accident. |
Property Damage Liability | Covers damage to another person’s vehicle or property (e.g., fences, buildings). |
Comprehensive Coverage | Pays for damage to your vehicle from non-collision events, such as:
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Collision Coverage | Pays for damage to your own vehicle if you hit another car or object, regardless of fault. Example: If you crash into a pole or another vehicle, collision coverage helps pay for your car’s repairs. |
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage | Covers your medical expenses and damages if you're hit by a driver who:
Example: If an uninsured driver runs a red light and hits you, UM/UIM coverage can help pay your medical bills and car repairs. |
Personal Injury Protection/Medical Payments | PIP: Covers medical bills, lost wages, rehab, and essential services (like childcare) for you and your passengers—regardless of fault. MedPay: Covers only medical expenses for you and your passengers—regardless of fault. Example: If you're injured in a crash, PIP covers hospital bills, ambulance fees, lost wages, and more, while MedPay covers just the medical expenses. |
Rental Car Reimbursement | Pays for a rental car while your vehicle is being repaired after a covered accident. Example: If your car is in the shop for a week after a crash, this coverage helps you rent a car so you're not stranded. |
Roadside Assistance | Covers emergency roadside services such as:
Example: If your car breaks down on the highway, roadside assistance can help get you back on the road. |
Gap Insurance | Covers the difference between your car’s actual cash value (ACV) and the amount you still owe on a loan or lease if the car is totaled. Example: If you owe $20,000 on your car loan, but your car’s market value is only $17,000, gap insurance pays the remaining $3,000 if your car is totaled. |
Deductible | A deductible is the amount you must pay out of pocket before your insurance company covers the remaining cost of a claim. For example, if you have a $500 collision deductible and the repair cost is $3,000, you pay $500, and your insurance covers the remaining $2,500. |