Did you fall for a flashy sales pitch and buy an overpriced insurance coverage policy? You’re in good company because there are many consumers feeling the pinch from expensive insurance coverage. Companies like Geico and Progressive persitently shower you with TV and radio ads and it is difficult to not get sucked in by the cute commercials and take the time to shop coverage around.
If you are insured now or are shopping for new coverage, you will benefit by learning to find the best rates and still get good coverage. Buying car insurance is quite easy. Drivers only need to know the tricks to compare rates online.
Auto insurance companies don’t always publicize all their discounts in an easy-to-find place, so we took the time to find a few of the more common and also the more inconspicuous credits that you can use to lower your rates. If you don’t get every credit possible, you could be paying more than you need to.
A little disclaimer on discounts, many deductions do not apply to the entire policy premium. Some only apply to the price of certain insurance coverages like medical payments or collision. Even though it may seem like it’s possible to get free car insurance, companies don’t profit that way.
A list of insurance companies and a summarized list of policyholder discounts are:
Before buying, ask all companies you are considering to apply every possible discount. Discounts may not apply to policies in your area.
Most major insurance companies like Progressive, Allstate and Geico allow consumers to get insurance quotes from their websites. Doing online quotes is pretty painless because it’s just a matter of typing in your required coverages into the form. After the form is submitted, their system sends out for information on your driving record and credit history and returns a price based on the data you entered. Online quotes simplifies rate comparisons, but having to visit different websites and enter the same data into a form is monotonous and tiresome. Unfortunately, it is important to do this in order to get the lowest price.
There is an easier way to compare rates
The quickest way to find lower prices uses one simple form that gets prices from several companies at one time. This type of form saves time, eliminates repetitive work, and makes rate comparisons much simpler. Immediately after you send the form, it gets priced and you are able to buy any or none of the pricing results.
If one or more price quotes are lower than your current rates, you can click and sign and purchase coverage. The whole process only takes a few minutes and may save quite a bit of money.
To fill out one form to compare multiple rates now, click here and begin entering your coverage information. If you currently have coverage, we recommend you duplicate identical to your current policy. This helps ensure you are getting a price comparison for exact coverage.
When it comes to buying coverage, there really is no “perfect” insurance plan. Everyone’s needs are different and your policy should reflect that. For instance, these questions could help you determine whether your personal situation might need an agent’s assistance.
If you can’t answer these questions but you know they apply to you then you might want to talk to a licensed agent. If you don’t have a local agent, fill out this quick form or you can also visit this page to select a carrier It is quick, free and may give you better protection.
Understanding the coverages of your policy can help you determine appropriate coverage and proper limits and deductibles. The coverage terms in a policy can be confusing and nobody wants to actually read their policy. These are the normal coverages found on the average car insurance policy.
Liability
Liability coverage can cover damage or injury you incur to other people or property by causing an accident. This insurance protects YOU against other people’s claims, and does not provide coverage for damage sustained by your vehicle in an accident.
It consists of three limits, bodily injury per person, bodily injury per accident and property damage. Your policy might show liability limits of 25/50/25 that translate to $25,000 in coverage for each person’s injuries, a total of $50,000 of bodily injury coverage per accident, and $25,000 of coverage for damaged propery. Occasionally you may see one number which is a combined single limit which provides one coverage limit rather than limiting it on a per person basis.
Liability coverage pays for claims like structural damage, pain and suffering and legal defense fees. How much liability coverage do you need? That is a decision to put some thought into, but buy as high a limit as you can afford.
Collision coverage protection
This pays to fix your vehicle from damage resulting from colliding with another vehicle or an object, but not an animal. You will need to pay your deductible then your collision coverage will kick in.
Collision insurance covers things like backing into a parked car, sideswiping another vehicle, colliding with a tree, damaging your car on a curb and hitting a parking meter. Paying for collision coverage can be pricey, so consider dropping it from vehicles that are older. Another option is to raise the deductible to get cheaper collision coverage.
Comprehensive insurance
Comprehensive insurance covers damage from a wide range of events other than collision. You need to pay your deductible first and then insurance will cover the rest of the damage.
Comprehensive coverage pays for claims such as hitting a bird, rock chips in glass, vandalism and a tree branch falling on your vehicle. The maximum amount you’ll receive from a claim is the actual cash value, so if the vehicle is not worth much it’s not worth carrying full coverage.
Med pay and Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
Coverage for medical payments and/or PIP reimburse you for immediate expenses such as pain medications, ambulance fees, nursing services, EMT expenses and hospital visits. They are used to fill the gap from your health insurance program or if you lack health insurance entirely. Coverage applies to not only the driver but also the vehicle occupants in addition to being hit by a car walking across the street. PIP coverage is only offered in select states but can be used in place of medical payments coverage
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM)
Your UM/UIM coverage protects you and your vehicle’s occupants when the “other guys” either have no liability insurance or not enough. It can pay for medical payments for you and your occupants and also any damage incurred to your Land Rover LR2.
Since a lot of drivers have only the minimum liability required by law, it only takes a small accident to exceed their coverage. That’s why carrying high Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage is important protection for you and your family. Most of the time these limits do not exceed the liability coverage limits.
Cheaper 2015 Land Rover LR2 insurance can be purchased on the web and with local insurance agents, and you need to price shop both to have the best chance of lowering rates. A few companies may not offer the ability to get quotes online and usually these regional insurance providers sell through local independent agents.
As you quote insurance, it’s not a good idea to buy lower coverage limits just to save a few bucks. In too many instances, an accident victim reduced liability coverage limits only to find out that the few dollars in savings costed them thousands. The proper strategy is to purchase plenty of coverage at a price you can afford but still have enough coverage for asset protection.
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Rosemary Carter
If you have a clean record and live near Philadelphia, PA, check out State Farm. They seem to be cheaper.
Jackson Pittman
I live just outside Boise, Idaho. Compared rates from a lot of places. Saved roughly $20 a month. Allstate was the cheapest for me. Insured with GEICO before. I used their online quote form to compare rates.
Refugio Juarez
How are claims handled by GEICO around San Diego, California?
Isidra Dunn
All companies are crooks. From west side of Providence, Rhode Island. Compared rates from a lot of places. Saved about $60 a month. State Farm was the most affordable for me. I increased coverages a little too.
Reinaldo Mack
Will Allstate do a SR22 in Missouri?
Al Mccall
Is 21st Century or Farmers cheap in Houston, TX?
Coreen Strong
Will 21st Century give a discount for driver training?
Matilda Combs
Will State Farm raise rates for a small claim?
Minta Vasquez
2015 Land Rover LR2 + 21st Century = GOOD RATES!
Jong Richmond
Great site. From northwest of Charlotte, North Carolina. I quoted with Nationwide, Farmers, 21st Century, and Auto-Owners for my LR2 and I think I cut my rates about $60 each month. It was easy to get rates.