Friday, April 29, 2011

"Carpool," a new way to save on insurance


If you want to save money on payments to your insurance company and help the environment you just have to take a few passengers and make a carpool, that is, to carpool to work, school, etc. Your passengers would have to cooperate for gasoline at regular intervals. "The advantage for insurers? You can secure several cars in the same plan and be entitled to a discount. However, you have to make sure that the coverage offered by your insurance is adequate to protect you in case of accident. Believes that accidents can be very expensive and can even bring your own claims up passengers.
 
You should start by comparing insurance policies they intend to employ their cars for the carpool. Each group member should call your insurance agent to make sure they have the necessary coverage. Some policies automatically cover to passengers riding in the car, sometimes not. If someone in the group will not share your information on auto insurance can be a good time to ask if that person is necessary. Some insurers even recommend that all members of the auto insurance dealing with a document certifying that an accident will be handled by the insurer.
 
If you have a car accident and if there is a document that guarantees the protection of other passengers, will be protected only the vehicle owner, if he or she was driving. The car owner would have to pay damages to passengers. We must have medical coverage for passengers, this will give you some peace of mind in case of accident, which is very important when driving.
 
While increasing your coverage with your insurance to protect your carpool may cost a little money, at first, probably this is offset by the savings they have to participate in the carpool.
 
Besides being a way to coexist with people in your workplace or school, the carpool is a great way to save on insurance premiums, as insurers often give discounts for low mileage or those who drive less frequently. Call your insurer and find out if you qualify.
 
The carpool is also a good idea to bring several children to school, but, as I indicated just now have to review your policy with your insurance agent so you get the back of your insurance in case of accident.

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