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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.
Premium
The money paid for an insurance policy based upon the coverage provided.
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.
Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UMC)
Provides coverage for a policyholder involved in a collision with a driver who does not have liability insurance.
Deductible
The amount of the loss which the insured is responsible to pay before benefits from the insurance policy are payable.
Salvage
Property taken over by an insurer to reduce its loss.
Hit and Run
An accident caused by someone who does not stop to assist or provide the required and necessary information.
Junk Title
A Junk Title is issued on a vehicle damaged to the extent that the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value; or a vehicle that has been declared a total loss by an insurer or other state or jurisdiction.
Accident
A collision involving an automobile and anything that causes damage to the automobile, including other automobiles, telephone poles, buildings, and trees.
Full Tort
With this selection you retain unrestricted rights to bring suit against the negligent party.
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