Auto/Car Insurance

Are you buying auto insurance for the first time? Have you just moved into the local Maryland area?

Here is a quick run-down of what is required in the State of Maryland and an overview of automobile insurance in general.

Every State requires that a driver have automobile insurance coverage. In the State of Maryland the minimum amount of liability coverage required by law is:

$30,000 for bodily injury per person
$60,000 bodily injury per accident; and
$15,000 property damage

When you purchase auto/car insurance (automobile insurance) there are actually two parts to this type of insurance. The first part is Liability insurance that pays for damage and injuries you cause others in an accident. Bodily injury liability pays the medical expenses of others who are injured; property damage liability pays to repair or replace their car(s) or other damaged property.

The second part of your auto insurance is the Collision and Comprehensive insurance. This insurance pays to fix your car or to reimburse you for its current value if it’s damaged beyond repair. Comprehensive and Collision is NOT required by the State of Maryland, but your lender or the leasing agency will want this coverage to protect the asset they are financing.

Collision insurance pays out if your car crashes into an object or another car or if it flips over.

Comprehensive insurance pays out if your car is stolen, or damaged by anything other than car accidents. That includes damage from storms, floods, falling objects, explosions, earthquakes, vandalism or contact with an animal, such as coming in contact with a deer.

Collision and comprehensive are sold together and generally include a deductible, which is how much out-of-pocket you’ll pay before your insurance pays anything. The higher the deductible you choose, the lower your premium will be for your collision and comprehensive coverage.

Preferred Insurance Solutions has years of experience and can help you through understanding your exact insurance need and to advise you on how you can save on your car insurance and the options available.

These are just some of the ways we can help you save:

Safe driving discount
If you’re a safe driver with a good driving record, you could get a discount on your auto coverage.

Multi-car discount
If we insure two or more of your cars, you could qualify for a discount. (All the vehicles in your household must be owned and used by the driver we insure.)

Reduced usage discount
If you’re not using your car for at least 90 consecutive days during the policy period, you could be eligible for a discount.

Car safety equipment discounts
You can save on your insurance coverage if your car is equipped with safety equipment like factory-installed air bags, anti-theft devices and antilock brakes.

Annual payment plan
You can save by paying your auto premium in one lump sum.

Multi-policy discount
A discount may be available if you have a qualifying life insurance policy or homeowner policy in with your auto insurance.

Young drivers
Unmarried drivers under 21 who reside with their parents could be eligible for additional savings.

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