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Gap Insurance
Insurance that pays the difference between the actual cash value of a vehicle and the amount still to be paid on the loan. Some gap policies may also cover the amount of the deductible.
Exclusion
A contractual provision in an insurance policy that denies coverage for certain perils, persons, property, or locations.
Deductible
The amount of the loss which the insured is responsible to pay before benefits from the insurance policy are payable.
Limited Tort
Offers savings on your premiums. You are still able to recover all out-of-pocket medical and other expenses, however you are not able to recover non-monetary damages or receive payments for pain and suffering unless injuries are defined as serious.
Subrogation
The process in which an insurance company, after paying a loss to its insured, recovers the amount of the loss for damages (plus the insured's deductible) from the legally liable party.
Flood Damage Title
States issue flood titles when a vehicle has been in a flood or has received extensive water damage.
Commissioner of Insurance
The title of the head of most state insurance departments. In some states, the Director or Superintendent of Insurance is used instead.
Broker
A person who for payment of a fee procures insurance on your behalf.
Comparative Negligence
The percentage of fault shared by each driver in an accident in which both contribute to causing the collision.
Vehicle ID No. (VIN)
This 17 character number is unique to each vehicle. It identifies characteristics of the vehicle, including manufacturer, year, model, body, engine specifications, and serial number.
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