Car and Auto Insurance Related Terms and Their Definitions
Monday, October 12th, 2009This is a good list of words to learn if you have never bought auto insurance before. If you have bought auto insurance before you might find another discount here. * Accident Forgiveness: If you have not had an at-fault accident in the past five years insurance companies in most states will not add a surcharge to your premium after your next at-fault accident. * Actual Cash Value: This is what your car or vehicle is worth after subtracting how much it has depreciated in value from the original cost due to age, wear, mileage and damage. It amounts to about to what you could sell you car for today which is less than what you paid for it new. * Agent: An insurance Agent has been authorized by an insurance company represent the companies interests. * Aggregate Limit: The highest amount that could be paid out on an insurance claim no matter how much property damage or bodily injury that resulted from the accident. * Amendment: A change to an insurance policy .. Read More