Searching for lower auto insurance rates for your Volvo XC60? Wish you could get out of an expensive auto insurance policy? Say no more because many drivers have buyer’s remorse. There are many insurers to purchase coverage from, and though it is a good thing to be able to choose, lots of choices makes it harder to locate the cheapest rates.
One of the most helpful ways to save on insurance coverage is to to have a grasp of the different types of things that help determine your premiums. When consumers understand what influences your rates, this allows you to make good choices that could result in lower premium levels. Many things are part of the calculation when you quote your car insurance policy. Some are obvious such as your driving history, but some are more obscure like your vehicle usage or your commute time.
Some providers do not list every discount they offer in an easy-to-find place, so the list below details both well-publicized as well as some of the hidden discounts you could be receiving when you buy insurance online.
Please keep in mind that most discount credits are not given to the overall cost of the policy. The majority will only reduce the cost of specific coverages such as liability and collision coverage. Even though it appears you can get free auto insurance, insurance companies wouldn’t stay in business.
A few popular companies and their possible discounts include:
When getting a coverage quote, ask all the companies which discounts you may be entitled to. Some discounts may not be available in your area.
When buying coverage for your personal vehicles, there really is not a best way to insure your cars. Everyone’s situation is a little different so your insurance should reflect that For example, these questions can aid in determining if your insurance needs will benefit from professional help.
If you don’t know the answers to these questions, you might consider talking to an insurance agent. If you want to speak to an agent in your area, complete this form or go to this page to view a list of companies. It’s fast, free and you can get the answers you need.
Learning about specific coverages of a insurance policy can be of help when determining the right coverages for your vehicles. The coverage terms in a policy can be difficult to understand and reading a policy is terribly boring. Listed below are typical coverage types found on the average insurance policy.
UM/UIM (Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist) coverage – Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist coverage provides protection from other drivers when they are uninsured or don’t have enough coverage. This coverage pays for medical payments for you and your occupants as well as damage to your Volvo XC60.
Since many drivers have only the minimum liability required by law, it doesn’t take a major accident to exceed their coverage limits. For this reason, having high UM/UIM coverages is very important. Most of the time these limits are identical to your policy’s liability coverage.
Collision coverage – This coverage will pay to fix damage to your XC60 from colliding with another car or object. You have to pay a deductible and then insurance will cover the remainder.
Collision coverage protects against things like scraping a guard rail, rolling your car and damaging your car on a curb. This coverage can be expensive, so you might think about dropping it from older vehicles. Another option is to raise the deductible to bring the cost down.
Medical payments and PIP coverage – Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and medical payments coverage provide coverage for expenses for things like pain medications, hospital visits, rehabilitation expenses and nursing services. They can be used in conjunction with a health insurance policy or if you are not covered by health insurance. It covers both the driver and occupants and also covers if you are hit as a while walking down the street. Personal injury protection coverage is not available in all states and may carry a deductible
Liability insurance – Liability insurance protects you from injuries or damage you cause to other’s property or people that is your fault. This insurance protects YOU from legal claims by others. It does not cover your injuries or vehicle damage.
Split limit liability has three limits of coverage: bodily injury for each person, bodily injury for the entire accident, and a limit for property damage. Your policy might show liability limits of 100/300/100 which stand for a limit of $100,000 per injured person, $300,000 for the entire accident, and $100,000 of coverage for damaged propery. Alternatively, you may have a combined limit that pays claims from the same limit and claims can be made without the split limit restrictions.
Liability insurance covers things like loss of income, repair bills for other people’s vehicles, funeral expenses and bail bonds. How much liability should you purchase? That is your choice, but it’s cheap coverage so purchase as much as you can afford.
Comprehensive auto coverage – This coverage pays for damage that is not covered by collision coverage. You need to pay your deductible first and the remainder of the damage will be paid by comprehensive coverage.
Comprehensive insurance covers claims like a tree branch falling on your vehicle, a broken windshield, falling objects, damage from flooding and damage from getting keyed. The maximum amount a insurance company will pay at claim time is the market value of your vehicle, so if your deductible is as high as the vehicle’s value it’s not worth carrying full coverage.
We covered many ideas to lower your 2012 Volvo XC60 insurance rates. The key thing to remember is the more companies you get car insurance rates for, the better your chances of lowering your car insurance rates. You may even discover the best rates are with a small local company. Smaller companies may have significantly lower car insurance rates on certain market segments than their larger competitors like Allstate, Geico and Progressive.
As you restructure your insurance plan, make sure you don’t sacrifice coverage to reduce premiums. There are too many instances where drivers have reduced uninsured motorist or liability limits and discovered at claim time that saving that couple of dollars actually costed them tens of thousands. The ultimate goal is to purchase plenty of coverage at the best cost, but do not skimp to save money.
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Kaylene Blackburn
Lots of useful info here. Checking in from Columbia, South Carolina. Quoted rates from Nationwide, Farmers, GEICO, and American Family for my Volvo and I think I cut my rates about $50 each month. Was with MetLife. I get lower rates because of my clean driving record. I quoted rates online then called them.
Isabelle Richardson
I’ve bought from GEICO forever. Cheapest rates in Fargo, North Dakota.
Amanda Padilla
I’ve bought from Progressive forever. Cheapest rates in Rutland, Vermont.
Angelena Patterson
Can you buy custom paint coverage for a 2012 Volvo XC60?
Ward Barber
I live north of Worcester, MA. I don’t recall every quote but I ended up saving about $60 each month.
Vicente Lindsay
From northwest of Shreveport, LA. Quoted a bunch of companies. Saved roughly $70 a month. State Farm was the most affordable for me. Left Hartford to switch.