Personal Finance Insurance Review
Identify 2 situations where uninsured/under-insured motorists insurance is needed
-Hit and run accidents - Accident with an uninsured driver
Identify and define two of the fees found in an auto insurance policy
-Premium: fee paid to the insurer to be covered under specified terms -Deductible: amount paid by policy holder for initial portion of a loss before the insurance coverage begins
Lemon
A car that goes in and out of the shop monthly
What are 5 factors which influence insurance rates?
Age, gender, martial status, driving record, type and age of vehicle
Who is the arrangement for automobile insurance between?
An individual (consumer) and an insurer (insurance company)
Name the two types of liability which occur from owning and operating a vehicle
Bodily and physical damage
Automobile loan
Borrowed money to purchase an automobile
Identify 2 types of coverage available for physical damage insurance
Comprehensive and collision
Liability insurance
Covers injuries or damage caused to other people or their property
Uninsured/under-insured motorist insurance
Covers injury or damage to the driver, passengers, or the vehicle caused by a driver without insurance
What type of insurance pays for hospital and medical bills?
Medical payment insurance
What type of insurance provides protection for damages to the vehicle?
Physical damage insurance
What type of contact specifies the terms of insurance?
Policy
Identify 2 ways to save money on automobile insurance
Shop around and select appropriate coverage and limits
Down payment
The initial payment made when something is bought on credit
What is one purpose of automobile insurance?
To help individuals limit financial loss when an auto accident occurs
Name 2 optional protection choices for automobile insurance
Towing coverage and rental reimbursment
Risk
Uncertainty about a situation outcome, unpredictable events which can lead to loss or damage