What is an auto insurance policy?
Your car insurance policy determines your coverage and your premium. In short, it is a way to organize car insurance coverage options to meet your needs. In this article, we’ll outline some popular car insurance policy types as well as some popular policies that may not exist exactly as advertised.
Popular car insurance policy types
Below are some popular and standard car insurance policy classifications. You can purchase these policies from national and local insurance providers.
Company and state-specific policies
Below are policies often subject to state and company-specific requirements. These are not always available.
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