Sunday, April 12, 2009

Kentucky Auto Insurance Essentials

By Steve Turner

Kentucky auto insurance should be the first purchase a driver makes after obtaining a car. Damage to the car and driver will be paid for by the insurance provider in the case of an accident, fire, theft, or other covered event.

To be a responsible driver, you should always properly maintain your car and keep its insurance policy up to date. If you pay your insurance premium annually or monthly, you will have full auto insurance coverage if an accident happens.

When shopping for auto insurance it is important to note that there are a variety of insurance coverage options available. Knowing what these options are will help you to customize your policy to best meet your needs.

For example liability coverage pays for the costs of medical treatment for individuals that are hurt in the accident, but not at fault. If you choose to have liability coverage you will not have to pay the expenses of that person's medical bills yourself because the insurance provider will pay up to a certain limit.

Repairs to the vehicle and medical treatments needed by the driver will be paid for to a limit if you include collision coverage to your policy. This coverage will only pay for these expenses if the vehicle is actually in an accident or collision. Events such as theft, fire or vandalism will not be covered by collision coverage.

Before buying your auto insurance policy make sure that you understand what different types of coverage are available to add to your plan. The internet is a great resource for obtaining this information. Ask for quotes from the providers you are considering and choose the plan that is most favorable to your situation.

If you go to an insurance broker, you will be able to get multiple quotes and information on types of coverage all at once. Brokers differ from regular insurance agents in that they work with several insurance providers simultaneously and are thus able to do the comparisons for you quickly.

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