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Auto Insurance - Renters Insurance

Keroy King
November 07, 2014

Auto Insurance - Renters Insurance

Insurance, risk management, calculated risk

Keroy King

November 07, 2014
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  2. 3 www.lifethenfinance.com Importance of Auto Insurance: n  Incase your are

    involved in a car accident or vandalism n  It is the law in many states n  Just because you are a good driver doesn`t mean that accidents can`t happen. n  Can you afford to replace or repair your car if it`s damaged? n  Can you guarantee that everyone on the road is a great driver and they won`t hit your car?
  3. 4 www.lifethenfinance.com Two Types of Auto Insurance: n  Liability insurance:

    n  Automobile insurance is a state law in the majority of states. The type of insurance they require drivers to carry is liability insurance. n  Liability insurance insures the driver for the cost of any damage or injury that is caused to someone else during an accident. n  Comprehensive insurance: n  Also known as Full-coverage insurance. n  This insurance covers basic liability insurance and pays to repair of replace the policyholder`s vehicle, damage to personal property, other vehicles and bodily injury. n  It also covers any type of damage caused such as; fire, theft, flood, vandalism or collision.
  4. 5 www.lifethenfinance.com Difference Between liability & comprehensive Auto Insurance: n 

    The coverage limits in the policies. n  Many automobile insurance companies cover: q  Bodily injury q  Property damage q  Uninsured motorist q  Underinsured motorist q  Within these types of coverage there are individual coverage limits described in the policy.
  5. 6 www.lifethenfinance.com Liability & Comprehensive Auto Insurance: n  Three numbers,

    50/100/25, describe liability insurance. n  This refers to the amount of coverage, usually covered in the policy. q  For example, 50/100/25 coverage includes $50,000 of bodily injury to a single individual, $100,000 of bodily injury caused to everyone in an accident, and $25,000 of property damage. n  Comprehensive insurance tends to have higher coverage limits and includes: q  Uninsured motorists q  Underinsured motorists q  Some policies cover for rental car service while your vehicle is being repaired.
  6. 7 www.lifethenfinance.com Auto Insurance: Cont…. n  It is vital to

    purchase and maintain car insurance. Without it, there is a huge amount of risk to yourself, others, and your future finances. n  If you get in an accident without car insurance and you cause $80,000 in damages and medical costs, the courts will likely determine that you are responsible to pay the money. n  The court can garnish wages (automatically take your pay) to repay the money owed, thus severely stifling income for many years to come.
  7. 8 www.lifethenfinance.com Shopping for Auto Insurance: n  Shopping for insurance

    can take some time, but with the Internet you can obtain quotes fast. q  Read the policies and special provisions carefully to make sure you are evaluating comparable insurances. n  Bottom line: n  Younger people pay higher insurance costs than older Americans. n  It`s a fact: teenage drivers cause a lot of accidents. n  In fact, the number one killer of teens does not have a trigger or a plunger – it has a steering wheel.
  8. 9 www.lifethenfinance.com Auto Insurance: Ways to lower the cost. n 

    Good driver discounts: n  Insurance premiums will increase if you get speeding tickets. n  Get too many tickets, you may not be able to find insurance at all. n  Good grades: n  As a teen driver, good grades may lower insurance rates with many companies. n  Good car: n  Young adults that purchase sports cars or 4-wheel drive vehicles pay more. n  Insurance companies figure the insured driver will be driving fast or off-road, and they don`t want that. n  This explains why Mom and Dad do not want you to drive that the new BMW, but prefer you take the Honda.
  9. 10 www.lifethenfinance.com Importance of Renter`s Insurance n  To protect your

    belongings incase of theft, leakage or natural disaster like earthquakes. n  Take an inventory of what you have and what it would cost to replace it. n  If you just have an old couch and some clothes, you probably don`t want to add the expense of this insurance. n  On the other hand, if you have designer clothes, computers, furniture and other items that would cost you a lot to replace, take a look into renters insurance.
  10. 11 www.lifethenfinance.com Coverage Limits on Renter`s Insurance n  These coverage

    limits pertains to personal property. n  Examples of coverage limits are: q  Electronics q  Personal Clothing q  Furniture q  Appliances n  Deductibles and premiums work the same with this type of policy.
  11. 12 www.lifethenfinance.com Steps to ensure you have enough Insurance Coverage:

    n  Contact the companies you currently have your insurance with and 2 other companies and make comparisons. n  Ask a lot of questions and take good notes. n  Consult with a trusted, knowledgeable, friend that may help you sort through the information you received. n  Make a decision to keep your policies the same or make changes so you are better protected. n  A knowledgeable agent can help you pick the best insurance to protect you and save you money.
  12. 13 www.lifethenfinance.com Insurance information …. n  All insurance policies are

    made up of an actual policy and a premium. n  This defines that coverage in the policy and the amount you will pay for the coverage.
  13. 14 www.lifethenfinance.com Commonly used Insurance definitions: n  Insurance policy: n 

    An insurance contract that describes the type and amount of coverage, as well as the premiums and deductibles included in the policy n  Insurance premium : n  The payment made to an insurance company in exchange for an insurance policy guaranteeing protection or coverage on what you insure. n  Deductible: n  The amount of the loss you pay out of pocket to the insurance company on the damaged good. q  For example: If you get in a car accident and have $4,000 in damage and a $500 q  deductible, the insurance company will pay everything but $500. The $500 is your responsibility. n  .
  14. 15 www.lifethenfinance.com Commonly used Insurance definitions: Cont…. n  Coverage limits:

    n  The maximum amount paid by an insurance company. q  Example: Your insurance covers only $50,000 in damages and you have $60,000 in damages, they will only pay up to the coverage limit. n  Insurance policy: n  An insurance contract that describes the type and amount of coverage, as well as the premiums and deductibles included in the policy.
  15. 16 www.lifethenfinance.com What are insurance claims n  What are insurance

    claims? n  What do you need to be aware of with insurance claims? n  How can insurance adjusters affect your claim?
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