Car Insurance Demystified
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Episode 21: Car Insurance Demystified
Host: Sidney Wheelan
Topic: Essential Car Insurance Coverages
Key points:
- Car insurance protects you financially after a collision.
- There are many coverages, but four are essential.
Liability coverage: Covers injuries/damages you cause to others (required by most states).
- Minimum limits may not be enough. Consider buying more protection.
Uninsured motorist coverage: Covers you if hit by a driver with no insurance.
- Minimum limits may not be enough. Consider buying more protection.
Underinsured motorist coverage: Covers you if hit by a driver with not enough insurance to cover your damages.
- Not mandatory but recommended.
- Understand your policy limits and step-down provisions.
Medical payments coverage (Med Pay): Covers medical bills for anyone injured in your car, regardless of fault.
- Relatively inexpensive and helpful for passengers without health insurance.
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