vehicle insurance

Driver's financial safeguard

Vehicle insurance is a contract in which an insurer agrees to cover financial losses related to a vehicle—typically damage, theft, or liability for injuries and property damage caused to others.

Most jurisdictions require drivers to carry at least liability coverage.

Policies vary widely: comprehensive coverage, collision coverage, uninsured motorist protection.

Also called auto insurance or car insurance.

Opposites
coverage status

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Operating a vehicle without coverage

self-insurance · financial exposure · uninsured motorist

insurance type

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Contract paying upon death

health insurance · property insurance · travel insurance · liability insurance · pet insurance

financial protection mechanism

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Assuming risk personally

personal liability · cash reserves · roadside assistance · emergency fund · extended warranty

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G