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Minimum State Insurance Requirements

The state of Missouri follows a Tort system meaning someone must be found to be at fault for causing the accident, and that person and their insurance company is responsible for all the damages. You should be aware that the details of a tort system vary from state to state and it is best to check with your state insurance regulator. Visit our State Insurance Regulators page for a list of links to all the state insurance regulators websites.

Missouri state law requires minimum Bodily Injury Liability coverage of $25,000 per injured person up to a total of $50,000 per accident, and Property Damage Liability coverage with a minimum limit of $10,000. This basic coverage is often referred to as 25/50/10 coverage.

Personal Injury Protection (PIP) in your coverage helps pay for “reasonable and necessary” medical expenses for you and your passengers. While Missouri state law does not require a minimum Personal Injury Protection, some insurers offer this as an optional coverage.

To help protect against damages caused to you and your passengers by an uninsured driver, Missouri state law requires a minimum UnInsured/UnderInsured Motorist coverage of $25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident for any bodily injury caused by the uninsured driver.

Source: http://www.carinsurance.com/state/Missouri-car-insurance.aspx

Uninsured (Underinsured) Motorist Coverage
A form of insurance that pays the policy holder and passengers in his/her car for bodily injury caused by the owner or operator of an uninsured or inadequately insured automobile.

Reinstatement
The resumption of coverage under a policy which has lapsed.

Property Damage Coverage
An agreement by an insurance carrier to protect an insured against legal liability for damage by an insured automobile to the property of another.

Personal Injury Protection
First-party no-fault coverage in which an insurer pays, within the specified limits, the wage loss, medical, hospital and funeral expenses of the insured.

No-Fault Insurance
(1)A type of auto insurance mechanism whereby the right to sue another party for damages caused by negligence is limited and, in exchange, expanded first party benefits are offered. (2)A form of insurance by which a person’s financial losses resulting from an automobile accident are paid by his or her own insurer regardless of who was at fault.

Liability Insurance
(1)Insurance covering the policyholder’s legal liability resulting from injuries to other persons or damage to their property. (2) Provides protection for the insured against loss arising out of legal liability to third parties.

Deductible
An amount which a policyholder agrees to pay, per claim or per accident, toward the total amount of an insured loss.

Comprehensive Automobile Insurance
Protection against loss resulting from damage to the insured auto, other than loss by collision or upset.

Collision Insurance
Protection against loss resulting from any damage to the policyholder’s car caused by collision with another vehicle or object, or by upset of the insured car, whether it was the insured’s fault or not.

Absolute Liability
Liability for damages even though fault or negligence cannot be proven.

Deductibles
The deductible is the portion of a covered loss that is your responsibility. The deductible, when applicable, applies to each covered loss. Although deductibles vary by state, they are typically available in amounts such as $100, $250, $500, or $1000.

For example, if you had a $500 deductible, you would need to pay $500 of the covered loss.

Generally speaking, higher deductibles lower your premium, but increase the amount you must pay out of your own pocket if a loss occurs. Ask yourself how much you are willing to pay in order to save on premium.

Coverages
Coverages are broken down, according to purpose, but are generally combined into one policy. Coverage descriptions are general information and not statements of contract because policy provisions, endorsements, limits and requirements vary by state. The most common coverages are:
Liability
When an insured is legally responsible, liability coverage pays for accidental bodily injury and property damages to others. Bodily injury damages include medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other special damages. Property damage includes damaged property and may include loss of use. Liability coverage also pays defense and court costs. State laws usually determine the minimum amounts, but higher amounts are available.

Personal Injury Protection
Required in some states. Pays medical expenses for covered persons, regardless of fault, for treatment due to an auto accident. It may also pay for rehabilitation, lost earnings, replacement of services (child care if a parent is disabled, for example) and funeralexpenses.

Medical Payments
Available in most states. Pays medical and funeral expenses for covered persons, regardless of fault, when those expenses are related to an auto accident.

Collision
Pays for damage to a covered vehicle caused by collision with another object or by upset of the car. A deductible is required.

Comprehensive
Pays for loss of or damage to a covered vehicle, except loss caused by collision or upset. Examples include loss caused by fire, wind, hail, flood, vandalism, theft or impact with an animal. A deductible may apply.

Uninsured Motorist
Pays damages when a covered person is injured in an auto accident caused by a driver who does not have liability insurance. In some states this coverage may also pay for property damage.

Underinsured Motorist
Pays damages when a covered person is injured in an auto accident caused by another driver who has insufficient liability insurance. Application of this coverage varies by state and depends upon policy provisions.

Rental Reimbursement
Pays expenses incurred for renting a car when your auto is disabled due to an auto accident. Daily allowances or limits vary by state or policy provisions.

Emergency Road Service
Pays expenses incurred for having your auto towed as a result of a breakdown. Towing limits vary by state or policy provisions.
This information is only a general description of the available coverages and is not a statement of contract. All coverages are subject to all policy provisions and applicable endorsements. For further information, see your State Farm agent.

Who is covered under an auto policy?
Your policy usually covers you, your spouse, and other relatives who live primarily in your household and others who have permission to drive one of your covered vehicles.

This information is only a general description of the available coverages and is not a statement of contract. All coverages are subject to all policy provisions and applicable endorsements.
Source: www.statefarm.com

What is auto insurance?
An auto insurance policy is a contract between you and an insurance company. You pay a premium, and in exchange, the insurance company promises to pay for specific car-related financial losses during the term of the policy.

Why do I need it?
In some states, to drive (get license plates) you must carry:
Liability coverage to pay for losses you cause others, or:
No-fault coverage to pay you and your passengers for medical and related expenses caused by injuries from a car accident, regardless of fault, or
Both coverages.

Even in states where coverage isn’t required, drivers must, by law, be able to pay for losses they may cause others. Having insurance is the simplest way for most people to comply. Coverage for vehicle damage usually is necessary to finance a car.

Without insurance, you risk paying for the full cost of:
Any harm you cause others, or:
Repairing or replacing your car if it’s damaged or stolen.
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Suze Orman, a personal financial expert, has put together a comprehensive list of ways to lower the cost of your car insurance, sometimes by as much as several hundred dollars. Orman is a well respected financial consultant for the masses, so we’ve compiled a couple of her suggestions below with the rest to be found after the jump.

Boost Your Deductible
Increasing the amount can cut the premium 15-30 percent.
Get Less Mileage Out of Your Policy
Drivers who put less than 12,000 miles annually on their cars should ask their insurers about discounts.

(Thanks, James)

[Source: Yahoo! Finance]
Home In on a Discount
Combining auto and house insurance polices can reduce premiums by as much as 30 percent.

Couple Up on Your Policy
Two people make one winner in obtaining better rates.

Get Defensive
Some insurance companies offer to lower premiums for drivers who take defensive-driving courses.

Put Your Degree to Work
Certain professionals such as doctors and those with advanced degrees can obtain lower rates.

Play Group
Certain insurers offer discounts for members of professional organizations such as the teachers’ association.

Slow Down
Clean driving record. ‘Nuff said.

Give Yourself Credit
Interestingly, a good credit history can result in lower premiums.

Make the Grade
Children with high grades can obtain lower premiums.

True, there’s a lot to learn when you’re first getting started, and it can be a bit nerve-wracking. Most of us want to feel confident that we are making accurate and informed choices. Here are a few good places to start with:

Check out our short articles on auto insurance, such as:
What is auto insurance, and why do I need it?
What are my coverage and deductible options?
How much do I need?
What affects the price?

Take advantage of all available discounts. For example, discounts may be available, including a good student discount and a multiline discount (when you get other insurance with State Farm, such as renters or home insurance).

Select a state or province to learn more about the specific discounts available in your area:

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Get an online rate quote. Take your time as you go through this process to click on the various coverage glossary terms to learn more about what you are pricing.

In addition to our affordable prices, consider quality, customer satisfaction, claims service, personalized agent service, and the companies financial strength in your auto insurance decision.

Call or visit a state farm agent to ask questions, discuss your needs, and learn more about which insurance coverages are right for you personally.

Other related links:
Getting out on your own
Which vehicles get the lowest rates?
What information do I need when I visit a State Farm agent for auto insurance?

New research from insurance softs has revealed that taking out payment protection insurance from a loan provider could make you poorer in terms of having to repay extra thousands on the amount actually borrowed.
Now some insurance companies has revealed that there is a 512 % jump in the cost of repayments on amounts borrowed. For example, it costs you almoast 10000 dollars loan. “The willingness of providers to promote payment protection insurance can lead to policies being mis-sold to consumers,” observed Nick White, head of personal finance at uSwitch.com. “Many are under the mistaken belief they are getting the best rate, or that by simply taking out this product they may be more likely to be approved for a loan.”
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Financial Services Authority (FSA) admitted that these policies are often being mis-sold by companies who have poorly educated staff. PPI is basically a method to help out people who are struggling with their debt repayments either due to illness or unemployment.

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