Your Car Insurance Policy
What are the most common types of car insurance policies?
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.
State-specific and niche policies
Below are policies that may be subject to state requirements and are often more niche. These options aren’t always available in every area.
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