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Basic Concepts and Coverage Structure
What are the "Three Major Coverages" and "Three Minor Coverages"?
Three Major Coverages:
- Civil Liability (Third-Party Liability):
Covers property damage to third parties. - Collision (Perils of Collision):
Covers damage to your vehicle in "at-fault" or "partially at-fault" collision accidents.
Requires paying a deductible.
If you're "not at fault," you typically don't pay the deductible.
Maximum claim is the vehicle's market value (depreciated value) at the time of the accident. - Comprehensive (Specified Perils):
Covers vehicle damage from non-collision causes, primarily including: theft, vandalism, glass breakage, fire, flood, hail, etc.
Also requires paying a deductible.
Three Minor Coverages (usually endorsements):
- Towing:
Specifically refers to the cost of towing your vehicle to a repair shop after an accident.
This differs from roadside assistance for vehicle breakdowns (e.g., out of gas, dead battery). - Loss of Use (Rental Car):
Coverage for a replacement vehicle while your car is being repaired after an accident.
Usually has daily limits and maximum duration (e.g., not exceeding three months). - Accident Benefits:
Small supplemental payments for personal injuries in a car accident, for example, providing $2,000, $10,000, or $15,000 based on the level of injury, disability, or death.
This is general information only and does not constitute insurance advice. Your policy wording and a licensed broker's confirmation prevail.
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