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AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE
DEFINING THE TERMS
Bodily Injury Liability Coverage protects
you when you are liable for injury or death of others in an
automobile accident including legal and court costs. The limits of
this coverage refer to the maximum amount the insurance company will
pay in the event of a claim. For example, limits of $100,000/$300,000
mean the company will pay as much as $100,000 to each injured
person...but not more than a total of $300,000 per accident.
Medical Payments Coverage pays
doctors bills, hospitals bills and other related costs for you and
your family - regardless of who is at fault in an accident.
Personal Injury Protection Coverage is
no-fault coverage. It covers you and your passengers for medical
expenses, lost wages and pays for services which those injuries
prevent you from performing.
Uninsured Motorists Coverage
protects you, your family and passengers if you are injured by a
driver with no liability insurance or by a hit-and-run driver, who is
held legally responsible for your injuries.
Underinsured Motorists Coverage
pays for your loss after the other drivers coverage has been
exhausted. This is protection against drivers who have some liability
insurance, but not enough to cover your claim.
Collision Coverage pays
to fix your car if it is involved in a collision with another
vehicle or object.
Comprehensive (other than
collision) Coverage pays for damage resulting from such
things as fires, falling trees, deer and theft.
Rental Reimbursement; Towing & Labor Coverages
are available to drivers who insure their autos for Comprehensive
Coverage. They help to reimburse expenses you may incur if you need
to rent a vehicle while your car is in the shop due to a covered
accident or if your car needs to be towed due to a disablement.
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
Multi Car Discount
saves you up to 25% - on each and every car you insure - when you
insure two or more cars on the same policy.
Air Bag or Automatic Seat Belt Discount
lowers your no-fault and medical payments premium by up to 30%
Anti-Theft Devices Discount
saves you up to 15% on your Comprehensive Coverage.
Anti-Lock Braking System Discount
reduces the cost of your Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability
coverage by 7%
Good Student Discount saves up to 5%
for drivers under age 25 who carry a grade average of B or better.
Driver Training Discount reduces
rates by up to 15% for drivers under age 21 who have completed a
driver training course.
Defensive Driver Discount
lowers your rate if you have successfully completed a state-approved
defensive driving course within the past three years.
Daytime Running Lamps lowers your
rate by 3% for those private passenger automobiles equipped with
factory installed daytime running lamps.
Window Glass Etching
reduces rates up to 5% on your Comprehensive Coverage for vehicles
that have at least the windshield, door glass and rear window T-Top
or moon/sun roof etched with the vehicle identification number of the
insured vehicle.
Account Credit
Offers up to 10% discount when you have your automobile and homeowner
policy insured with the same company.
Loss Free Discount
reduces rates up to 10% on policies which have not had any amounts
paid or reserved for any non-comprehensive claim under the current
policy within the past three years.
HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE
Most homeowners policies are made up of the following
coverages:
Coverage A - Dwelling
Coverage B - Other Structures
Coverage C - Personal Property
Coverage D - Loss of Use
Coverage E - Personal Liability
Coverage F - Medical Payments to Others
For renters or condominium unit owners the coverages
are different. We would be happy to discuss your specific needs and
recommend the right coverage for you so important coverages are not overlooked.
Most policies also have limitations on some items
including (to name a few): Money, watercraft, trailers, jewelry,
furs, silverware, firearms, or items used for business. Please be
sure to ask us how to insure these items for the proper limit.
Tips for insuring your home:
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Insure your home & personal property for their
replacement cost value, not market value.
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Consider a $500 or $1,000 deductible to save money.
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Be sure to mention any smoke detectors, alarm systems,
deadbolt locks, or fire extinguishers you have as there are discounts
available. You can also receive discounts based on the age of your
home or if it is a non-smoking household.
MOST IMPORTANT: Select a local Independent
Insurance Agent who can give you the right advice and be there in
person when you need him or her the most.
MISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL LINES COVERAGES
We welcome the opportunity to advise you and provide low cost
solutions to many other personal insurance needs such as:
These brief descriptions are not meant to be
complete definitions of insurance coverage. They are offered as a
summary only for your convenience.
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