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Auto Insurace
Auto Ins Terms
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12th Grade
02/05/2012

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Term
Binder
Definition
A Temporary insurance cotract that provides proof of inurance until a permanent policy can be issued
Term
To Bind
Definition
To Bind means to complete the transaction and create a new policy
Term

Personal Property Damage/Liability Insurance

 

Definition
This insurance pays for damage YOU may cause to someone elses Car or Property
Term
Ununsured Motorist Coverage
Definition
Covers injuries to YOU caused by a driver without AI. Most states require drivers to carry UM coverage although it is NOT a requirement in Florida
Term
Collision Insurance
Definition
This covers damage to get YOUR care repaired after a collison with another vehicle or an object (pole/fire hydrant) Your insuranc company will seek out another drivers ins company to pay for repairs IF THEY were at fault.

 

A deductible will apply

You chose your deductible when you get AI

Term
Comprehensive Insurance
Definition
Covers damage to YOUR vehicle caused by something OTHER THAN another vehicle...
a tree falls on your car
a theft occurs
flood waters

A deductible will apply

Term
Declarations Page
Definition
The front page of your policy Listing:

your Ins Co

your policy number your coverage 

the cost of the coverage

your deductibles

Vin #'s of Vehicle on the policy
Term
Deductible Amount
Definition
The amount of money YOU pay before an Ins Co steps in and pays the rest. Deductible range from $100-$1000 

The higher your deuctible, the lower your premium or cost<

You will pay this deductible to the repair shop before the ins co kicks in after a accident, theft, or anaother covered incident should occur

 

Term
Discount
Definition

A reduction in the cost of your AI premium 

Ins Co's offer discounts to  a teenagers good graes to a car's saftey equipment, (airbags, ALB, Sec systems)

Term
Emergency Road Service
Definition

Covers Towing

 

A rectipt must be sent to the IC to get reimbursed.

Term
Exclusion
Definition
A provison in an AI Policy that denies coverage for certain loses, locations, people and properties
Term
Gap Insurance
Definition

 

 

A type if insurance offered to leased or loan customers that owe more on a car than it worth.  GI pays the difference between what you owe the loan company after an accident of total loss and the Actual Cash Value of the vehicle in the event the car is stolen, or destroyed.

Term
High Risk Driver
Definition
If you have had accidents or tickets on your driving record, many IC's will clasify you as a High Risk Driver and charge you more for insurance
Term
Liabilaty Insurance
Definition

Covers the injuries YOU cause to other drivers and their vehicles when YOU are at fault.  

If you are taken to court, Liability Insurance will apply to your LEGAL COSTS.

 

Most states REQUIRE drivers carry Lia Ins

Term
Limits of Liabilty
Definition
The Maximum your insurance company will pay for a loss designated by the insurance company
Term
Medical Payments Coverage
Definition

The part of a policy that pays medical expenses and lost wages to you and lost wages to you and any passengers in your car after an accident.

 

Also known as PIP

Personal Injury Protection

Required in Florida

Term
Premium
Definition

The amount charged for an Insurance Policy

 

Its based on the type, amount and coverage you chose

 

Your martial status, age, driving record, credit records, the type of car you drive and whether or not you live in a suburban or rural area.

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Rental Reimbursement
Definition
This pays for the cost of a similar -size3d rental care when your car is in a repair shop for covered damage
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Surcharge
Definition
A charge added to your policy premuim aftera traffic violation or accident in which you are at fault
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