Feel like you have an overpriced auto insurance policy? Trust us, many drivers feel the same as you.
There is such a variety of auto insurance companies to buy insurance from, and even though it’s nice to have a selection, so many choices can make it hard to compare rates and cut insurance costs.
Buying car insurance is not that difficult. If you currently have car insurance, you will be able to save some money using these methods. Although drivers do need to know how big insurance companies price online insurance and apply this information to your search.
When buying insurance coverage it’s important to understand some of the elements that are used to determine your insurance coverage rates. If you have some idea of what determines base rates, this allows you to make educated decisions that may result in lower rates. Many things are part of the calculation when pricing auto insurance. Some are pretty understandable like an MVR report, but other criteria are less obvious such as whether you are married or how financially stable you are.
Some insurance providers don’t always advertise every policy discount very well, so the below list has a few of the more common and the more hidden discounts that may be available.
Discounts save money, but please remember that many deductions do not apply to your bottom line cost. Some only apply to individual premiums such as comp or med pay. So even though you would think adding up those discounts means a free policy, insurance companies wouldn’t stay in business. Any qualifying discounts will reduce your policy cost.
To view insurers with significant discounts, click this link.
When buying adequate coverage, there really is no perfect coverage plan. Every situation is different so your insurance needs to address that. For instance, these questions might help in determining if your situation would benefit from an agent’s advice.
If you can’t answer these questions, you might consider talking to a licensed agent. To find an agent in your area, complete this form or you can also visit this page to select a carrier
Having a good grasp of your policy helps when choosing the right coverages and proper limits and deductibles. The terms used in a policy can be ambiguous and nobody wants to actually read their policy. These are typical coverage types found on most car insurance policies.
Coverage for uninsured or underinsured drivers – This protects you and your vehicle when other motorists are uninsured or don’t have enough coverage. Covered claims include medical payments for you and your occupants as well as damage to your Porsche Panamera.
Since a lot of drivers only purchase the least amount of liability that is required, their limits can quickly be used up. So UM/UIM coverage should not be overlooked.
Coverage for medical expenses – Coverage for medical payments and/or PIP kick in for immediate expenses such as nursing services, pain medications, EMT expenses, doctor visits and ambulance fees. They can be utilized in addition to your health insurance program or if you are not covered by health insurance. Coverage applies to you and your occupants and will also cover if you are hit as a while walking down the street. PIP is not an option in every state but it provides additional coverages not offered by medical payments coverage
Collision – Collision coverage pays to fix your vehicle from damage caused by collision with another vehicle or an object, but not an animal. You have to pay a deductible then the remaining damage will be paid by your insurance company.
Collision can pay for claims like colliding with another moving vehicle, hitting a parking meter and sideswiping another vehicle. Collision coverage makes up a good portion of your premium, so analyze the benefit of dropping coverage from vehicles that are 8 years or older. You can also raise the deductible to bring the cost down.
Comprehensive car insurance – This pays to fix your vehicle from damage from a wide range of events other than collision. You need to pay your deductible first then the remaining damage will be covered by your comprehensive coverage.
Comprehensive coverage pays for claims such as fire damage, rock chips in glass, vandalism and hitting a deer. The highest amount you can receive from a comprehensive claim is the cash value of the vehicle, so if your deductible is as high as the vehicle’s value consider dropping full coverage.
Liability – Liability insurance protects you from damages or injuries you inflict on a person or their property. This insurance protects YOU from legal claims by others, and doesn’t cover your injuries or vehicle damage.
It consists of three limits, bodily injury for each person, bodily injury for the entire accident, and a limit for property damage. You might see liability limits of 25/50/25 which stand for a limit of $25,000 per injured person, a total of $50,000 of bodily injury coverage per accident, and property damage coverage for $25,000.
Liability coverage protects against things such as medical expenses, court costs, funeral expenses, repair bills for other people’s vehicles and bail bonds. How much liability coverage do you need? That is a personal decision, but it’s cheap coverage so purchase higher limits if possible.
Cheaper auto insurance is attainable on the web and from local agencies, and you need to price shop both to have the best rate selection. Some insurance companies may not provide rates over the internet and usually these small insurance companies prefer to sell through independent agencies.
When shopping online for auto insurance, you should never buy lower coverage limits just to save a few bucks. There have been many cases where consumers will sacrifice comprehensive coverage or liability limits only to discover later that it was a big mistake. The aim is to buy a smart amount of coverage for the lowest price, but don’t skip important coverages to save money.
We just showed you quite a bit of information on how to get a better price on 2017 Porsche Panamera insurance. The most important thing to understand is the more times you quote, the higher the chance of saving money. You may even discover the lowest premium rates are with a small local company. Smaller companies can often provide lower prices in certain areas as compared to the big name companies such as Progressive and Geico.
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Marketta Whitney
I’m in Bismarck, ND. Can’t remember who all I quoted but I ended up saving about $40 each month. I think they have home insurance too. I got prices on the web.
Amado Garrison
Located in Virginia Beach, VA. Got free quotes online for a 2017 Porsche Panamera. Ended up at about $400 savings annually. Went with 21st Century. Still almost need a second mortgage.
Estell Mclaughlin
From Atlanta, GA. Compared quite a few companies. Saved right around $60 a month. 21st Century was the cheapest for me. I recommend comparing lots of rates.
Sun Mooney
Proud to be from Jersey City, NJ. Quoted prices online for a 2017 Porsche Panamera. Ended up at about $190 savings annually. Went with 21st Century. I’m a pretty good driver though.
Valentina Wilkerson
If you have a clean record and are close to Memphis, Tennessee, check out Progressive. You might get cheaper rates.
Samantha Mckee
Cheapest quote for my 2017 Porsche Panamera was with Encompass. Insured with Esurance before. Highly recommended.
Lajuana Tillman
Lots of useful info here. I’m just north of New Orleans, LA. Quoted with Amica, Farmers, and Sentry for my 2017 Porsche Panamera and saved $353 a year. Can still barely afford it.
Gaynelle Valdez
I compared a lot of rate quotes for a 2017 Porsche Panamera in Columbus, OH. Ended up at about $530 every six months with AIG Insurance.
Ailene Barton
Located in Rapid City, SD. I don’t recall every quote but I ended up saving about $40 each month. Insured with Esurance before. BTW speeding tickets are not good.
Gino Bridges
I’m in Billings, MT, and Allstate rates were affordable. It was easy to get rates.
Kenisha Coffey
I live just outside Kansas City, KS. Got quotes from AAA, Eastwood, and Nationwide for my Panamera and saved just over $280 a year. I even had a DUI years ago.
Irene Sargent
I live in a small town just outside of Evansville, IN. Quoted prices online for a 2017 Porsche Panamera. Ended up at about $410 savings annually. Went with Allstate. My new agent seems to be really good.
Sigrid Merrill
I live in Hartford, CT. I quoted with American Family, Nationwide, and some smaller one I can’t remember the name of for my 2017 Porsche Panamera and I think I saved about $50 each month. Insured with Erie before. I increased coverages a little too.