Some people wait years before officially owning their first car. Your first car might have belonged to your parents. Or, if you are married, your car might officially be in your spouse’s name. Regardless of circumstances, as soon as you get your first car in your name you must get your own car insurance.     If you are a first-time insurance buyer, then you might feel a bit confused about what the right coverage for you is. You naturally want strong, effective coverage while still being able to afford it, too. Always Get the Required Coverage Forty-nine states require minimum levels of auto insurance coverage to be carried by all registered drivers. For example, Texas requires at least: $30,000 bodily injury liability insurance per person $60,000 bodily injury liability insurance per accident $25,000 property damage liability insurance On the other hand, Florida requires: $10,000 personal injury protection (PIP) $10,000 property damage liability insurance Most states require some form of liability insurance because they require drivers who cause accidents to take some financial responsibility for the losses they cause third parties (such as another driver harmed as a result of their mistakes). Take it a Step Further, and Get More Coverage You must always carry at least your state’s required coverage, but it’s important to remember that this is just a minimum requirement. It is recommended that you carry higher liability coverage limits in addition to more expansive coverage like: Comprehensive and Collision protection for vehicle repairs Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage Personal Injury Protection Rental car coverage, roadside assistance and towing protection Determining Your Limits and Deductibles Though buying more coverage might increase your policy costs, you’ll often benefit from the investment if you face a significant loss in the future. You also can tailor the terms of your policy to your advantage. Your coverage limits are the maximum amounts your insurer will pay for vehicle repairs, liability costs, etc. It’s a good idea to carry high enough limits to cover all the potential costs that might result from an accident or other vehicle hazard. However, you shouldn’t carry limits that are too high to adequately reflect the value of your vehicle. The deductible is how much money you will pay for a claim before your insurance company covers the rest. Often, by carrying a higher deductible, you can reduce your premium costs. Still, you shouldn’t carry such a high deductible that you cannot afford to pay it should a claim arise. Your insurance agent will be your dedicated assistant in helping you choose exactly what auto insurance benefits are best for you. In the end, your plan will be tailored to help you get expansive benefits at a value that doesn’t stress your budget. As a new vehicle owner, you’ll benefit from the quality assistance your agent can provide. Call us today to determine the coverage limits that are right for you. We can help you determine how best to structure your policy. Your financial solvency, as well as the value of the vehicle, might both play roles

Buying Your First Car? Get Auto Insurance

Some people wait years before officially owning their first car. Your first car might have belonged to your parents. Or, if you are married, your car might officially be in your spouse’s name. Regardless of circumstances, as soon as you get your first car in your name you must get your own car insurance.   … Read more

April 6, 2021

Preventing Employee Burn Risks in Your Business

No one wants to get burned by anything. At minimum, a burn is an inconvenient and sore pest that you have to look after. More severe burns can be much more debilitating, even deadly. They’re nothing to take lightly.   Burn risks exist far outside the kitchen. They can even exist in your business in … Read more

April 1, 2021

Does Home Insurance Cover Foundation Problems?

Your home’s foundation is the support apparatus for the rest of the dwelling’s structure. As a result, it’s easy to assume that your homeowners insurance will cover any damage to the foundation under all circumstances. However, this is not necessarily the case. While, yes, your home insurance will cover foundation damage, it will only do … Read more

March 25, 2021

Can I Choose Not to Have Health Insurance?

We’ve all probably heard that we should buy health insurance. However, that doesn’t negate the fact that getting covered can be expensive. Is it possible to choose not to have health insurance? Is this really the best choice to make, even if it is an option? On one hand, no one is legally required to … Read more

March 23, 2021

Does Your Auto Insurance Cover Your Camper Trailer??

When you tow a camper trailer, you want to know that your car insurance protects you. It typically will give you some protection, but there are a few things you need to know.     Liability Coverage When you tow a camper trailer or other trailer, the most common rule is that your liability protection will extend … Read more

March 18, 2021

Getting Term Life Insurance As A Senior Citizen

Life insurance is something that everyone should be able to leave behind for their loved ones. After all, if you pass away, you want to make sure the people you care about are taken care of. Many people think that it gets harder to get quality life insurance as you get holder. On one hand, … Read more

March 16, 2021

What Happens to Your Home Insurance When You Remodel?

Are you planning to remodel part of your home? Or are you about to build a new addition onto the dwelling? In either case, you need to consider what impact this is going to have on your home insurance needs. You need to make sure that you’re protected during the project and that your coverage … Read more

March 9, 2021

Getting Life Insurance? Don’t Forget to Make a Will

Your reason for getting life insurance is that you want to be able to help your family out financially even after you pass away. Coverage exists to help your designated beneficiary be able to support themselves despite the fact that you are no longer there to provide for them.     Still, getting life insurance … Read more

March 4, 2021

Do I Need to File a Police Report After a Car Wreck?

If you have a car wreck, then you are probably going to want to file a car insurance claim. However, in order to make the claim successful, you will have to present appropriate evidence to your insurer. In some cases, this will mean that you must file a police report to support your claim. In others, … Read more

March 2, 2021

Is My Home Actually Worth Insuring?

Some people might think that they no longer need homeowners insurance if they live in an older property and have paid off their mortgage. This is fundamentally incorrect, and the fact of the matter is that anyone can benefit from homeowners insurance, no matter how much money they might think they have in the bank. … Read more

February 25, 2021

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