You are probably very familiar with the terms below; it is important that you take note of their various coverages:
Liability: Liability pays for bodily injury and property damage or loss caused by you to others. You should make sure that this service includes ‘guest passenger liability’ as recommended by the Insurance Information Institute (III).
Uninsured or under-insured motorist: This insurance takes care of the medical treatment, lost expenses and, but not all the time, property damage. This takes effect if you got hit by a driver without insurance or adequate protection.
Collision: This service takes care of the bills for damage to your motorcycle if you find yourself in an accident. It is important you note that many motorcycle insurance providers will only pay for the actual cash value (also called the “book value”) of your motor bike. You free to select the deductible you want; this is the money you pay before your insurance provider starts paying.
Comprehensive: This insurance service takes care of the bills for motorcycle loss or damage which did not result from an accident, theft, fire, vandalism and so on. Behaving like collision protection, comprehensive pays the book value of your motorcycle (not the true retail amount), minus your deductible.
These terms are simple names given to different services and key points which makes for easy understand when communicating with your insurance company or agent. Knowing and understanding all of them will make you get a very good motorcycle insurance deal at a most affordable price.
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By: Iyke Phelim
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Motorcycle Insurance Information – Terms to Note
January 27th, 2010An Intro To Auto Insurance
December 30th, 2009
Although premiums, policies and prices vary widely, the mandate does not. Automobile insurance is an unavoidable expense of driving. Ideally, you will never have use for your auto insurance. In the event that you do; however, you will considerably improve your satisfaction with the claims process by doing thorough research before policy inception.
Begin with an understanding of auto insurance terms:
• Bodily injury (also called liability)
This coverage offsets costs related to the bodily harm and property damage of the other driver(s) when you are at fault in an accident. Insurance companies impose limits on the amounts that they will pay to the victim(s), and for each accident. Your premium amount is determined, in part, by the limits you select. Higher potential payouts by your insurance carrier translate to higher insurance premiums for you, the consumer.
• Collision
In the event that you have an accident, your medical expenses and property damage will be covered if you select collision protection as a part of your plan (again, there are limits).
• Comprehensive
This category covers costs related to damage, theft, vandalism, etc. For example: if someone breaks your car window, you would access your collision coverage to repair the damages. Again, higher payouts mean higher premiums. If cost is a concern, increase your deductible to decrease your premium. The deductible is the amount, usually between $250.00 and $1,000.00; you pay toward accident/theft related expenses before the insurance company contributes.
• Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist
Although automobile insurance is legally required, some drivers do not comply. If you have an accident with such a driver this coverage will provide some compensation for medical expenses.
Auto insurance can be quite costly, but it is far more expensive to forgo. Many states arrest and/or fine drivers found to be uninsured. Additionally, accidents, theft and damage can create financial chaos for uninsured/underinsured motorists.
When choosing an insurance carrier, make sure that you have chosen a reputable firm that is accessible, responsive and financially solvent. The coverage is of no use to you if you can reach no one to file a claim, or if there is no money to pay it. Check with agencies such as Standard & Poor’s and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners to get the information you might not get from a slick brochure or salesperson hoping to close a deal.
By: Nicole Soltau
Understanding Basic Auto Insurance Terms
December 16th, 2009
If you have to move around often and are constantly having to change auto insurance companies it can become tricky to understand the different terminology that each state has. Sometimes you can luck out and move around within different states that have similar coverage. Some of the states that have similar terminology for car insurance are Oregon, Idaho and Washington.
Three of the broad auto insurance terms that are used in Oregon, Idaho and Washington are:
- Property auto insurance
- Liability auto insurance
- Medical coverage
These are pretty easy to understand, but it breaks down to even more basic terms. Here are some of the other terms that are used in Oregon, Idaho and Washington car insurance companies:
- Liability: This offers protection against claims, property damage or bodily injury to a third party that your or a member of your household accidentally cause while driving your car.
- Medical Payments: This provides medical coverage for everyone that is in your vehicle if an accident happens. This also covers dental services that are a result of an accident regardless of who caused the accident.
- Uninsured motorist / Underinsured motorist: This protects you if you are involved in an accident with an uninsured motorist or a hit and run accident. The underinsured motorist insurance provides car insurance for you if the other driver doesn’t have enough insurance to cover your expenses.
- Damage to your auto: There is collision, comprehensive and different situations where damage is not covered.
- Personal injury protection (No Fault): This protects you regardless of who is to blame for the accident.
- Additional, optional coverages: This is and additional / optional coverage that helps with towing and labor, rental reimbursement, CD coverage, CB Radio or car phones.
With these simple terms and understanding of auto insurance in Oregon, Washington and Idaho it will make it easy for you to get what best fits your needs.
By: Billings Farnsworth