Archives - December, 2008



Reader’s Question:

My son has been added to my car insurance policy but then he will be moving out of our premises since he is no longer a teenager. Are there any way in Indiana that I can remove him from my policy and what could happen to my policy?

Stan

Indianapolis, IN

Adding your young driver to your premium means extra money if not doubled up. Every parent does everything in order for their premium not to double up when they add their young driver to their policy. But when a young driver is no longer young enough that can pay for his or her own car insurance then all you have to do is remove them from your policy since they can be on their own already. And this will truly make your car insurance policy really cheap for your will be the only one in it and no other driver.

One thing you should do in Indiana if you want to remove your child in your policy is that you have to inform your insurers and you have to prove to them that your young driver no longer lives with you. To prove to the insurers this situation is simple, you just have to show them your child’s driver’s license, lease agreement of your child’s new home address and utility receipts. But you should not mistaken the fact that your child is just attending school in other city or state for if you remove your son from your policy, it could be risky if he comes home for vacation. Living on their own to attend school is different from they are on their own.

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Reader’s Question:

I just wanna make sure that I am not over paying for my auto insurance here in Indiana since I have an older vehicle. Could you tell me the ways in which I can have discounts for my auto insurance?

Harper

Terre Haute, IN

Some people really do experience that each year that passes, their new auto insurance bill only goes one way–up. Certainly, they want to do the best they can just to save on their premiums. And with a little bit of research, you would be able to find out the ways of getting discounts on your auto insurance in Indiana. There are means of getting a break on your auto insurance coverage and if you are aware on where to search, you could find ideas on getting cheaper auto insurance rates. Yes, you could lower the amount that you pay for–just know the discounts that you are entitled to get.

Those who are entitled for discounts are senior citizens, drivers with great driving history, students that have an average of at least B in school and college students who study are away from home. You can also get some auto insurance discounts if you have some equipment installed such as alarm systems or tracking devices, air bags, anti-lock brakes and etched windows.

To make sure as well that you are not over paying on your auto insurance since you have an older vehicle, you may opt not to get collision and comprehensive coverage. These things are optional and you might be paying more than you can recoup from the insurer in case of an accident.

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Reader’s Question:

I have been looking for a Car Insurance for a month now and that I have trouble finding a Car Insurance that can protect me well but not robbing me. Is there any method of choosing the best but affordable car insurance here in Indiana?

Beth

Hammond, IN

Finding a Car Insurance is very easy, what is hard is finding something that best fits our needs. The best car insurance that one can get is a budget car insurance which means that you are not meant to reduce something in your coverage in order to get it cheaper but it doesn’t also mean to get the best policy but putting you into bankruptcy.

In order to get a budget car insurance here in Indiana, you have to know the minimum requirement of the state. And it is also better for a driver to start high in its limit for there is a bigger possibility for a driver to make it lower next time for the driver will already know how good or risky he or she is on the road. If you have loaned to buy a car, usually the lender requires you to get a collision policy in which you should really get, but then after paying for the loan, it is already up to you if you are still going to continue that policy. If you are a good and careful driver chances are, you can get a discount but then you still need to ask your insurer how to reduce your premiums in the near future by means of age or your driving record.

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Reader’s Question:

I have car insurance here in Indiana and I lent it to my uncle who caused hell of damage to someone else’s property and minor injuries to some. We both have coverage, so who will pay for the damages?

Othelia

Lafayette, IN

The accident that your uncle has caused brought about minor bodily injury and property damage to other people. Auto liability insurance involves two elements which are bodily injury and physical damage. For bodily injury, the driver’s car insurance policy provides coverage for the driver and all the persons along for the ride. The auto liability insurance of the owner of the vehicle provides coverage for property damage brought about by his/her vehicle. Auto liability coverage also protects against the amount for your legal charges in case you are taken to court; however, in case the maximum value of your liability coverage has been reached, the court may go after your personal assets to recoup the damage. Auto liability insurance will not cover the damages pass the limit in which you’re insured.

You and your uncle split the expenses of the car crash for the reason that he was the one who was responsible for it and this is commonly called “pro rata”. For instance, he caused $10,000 in property damage when he was driving your vehicle. You and your uncle have $25,000 each in property damage coverage so the total is $50,000. You would have to split the expenses in halves but at first, your car insurance coverage in Indiana would probably pay the whole costs. Then again, your insurer would “subrogate” or ask for payment from your uncle’s insurance to get his share.

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Reader’s Question:

I filed a claim with my auto insurance company here in Indiana after being involved in an accident. My car was declared totaled and I didn’t agree with the company’s calculation of my car’s value, what can I do about that?

Haden

Evansville, IN

If you do not agree with the settlements on your totaled car, I assume that you do not want to have your old, damaged vehicle back. People like you often object that the auto insurance company will not give you sufficient money for you to purchase a similar vehicle. But your auto insurance provider’s approximation of what a similar vehicle costs could vary from the actualities of the marketplace. There are a lot of factors that influence the value of your vehicle, such as miles driven and condition of the vehicle before the collision to name a few.

Since you dispute the auto insurance provider’s evaluation of your car, you may opt to take into service an independent evaluator in Indiana at your own cost to make an examination on your car. You may get in touch with a local repair shop or garage to be able to look for one. Make certain to get thorough examination put in writing then hand over those details to your insurer. In case your insurer turns you down and disagree to give you more money, you still have two choices left — arbitration and litigation. In arbitration, both you and your insurer would show your evidence to a third party arbitrator. The decision could be non-binding which means that if you are still unconvinced with the decision, you can still take the matter to court.

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