Examples:
Tina's car was hit by a rock while she was driving. She contacted her insurance company and they reassured her the loss would be taken care of by the comprehensive coverage she selected when buying her policy.
Definition:
Coverage that helps pay for losses to an insured car due to fire, theft, or other losses that are not the result of a collision as stated in the insured's policy. A deductible can apply depending on the insured's requests at the start of the policy. In most states this is an optional coverage and is not usually a required coverage. (note: Colliding with an animal falls under comprehensive coverage)
Related Terms
• Accident
• Bodily Injury
• Collision Coverage
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