Rate vs. proper coverage

Biggest Auto Insurance misconception:

People think when they carry comprehensive and collision
AKA: ” full coverage” , that they have everything they will need protection wise, in the event of any accident or issue. This could not be farther from the truth.
Comprehensive and collision coverage is purely for the vehicle itself and damage that may occur to the vehicle. While it may feel good knowing your vehicle is covered in the event of damage, your real risk lies elsewhere.
The liability coverage levels in your policy, are what truly defines your protection. State legal minimums can be as low as 25,000/ 50,000. This amount clearly would not be enough coverage in the event of any serious accident or claim, yet this amount is “defined” as legal.
For perspective, if you were to cause an accident and seriously hurt four people in the other vehicle, at state minimums the maximum amount your insurance policy would pay is 25,000…for the entire accident! Once the carrier had paid this amount, (tendered limits) you would then be on your own to defend yourself. This exposes you to huge medical liabilities, wage garnishment and punitive damages that can easily force you into bankruptcy.
Issues like the above , can be easily avoided if you have proper broker representation at the time of placing coverage. It is our professional duty, to offer proper coverage limits for your risk, NOT just the lowest rate. We will explain the coverage vs. cost value and why you need certain levels of coverage.
Take the time to call or any other broker, explain your risk /assets, and get what you pay for insurance wise. Like any other purchase, insurance has value, do not cheat yourself out of proper coverage over a few dollars. Short term savings can equal long term disaster.

Just todays thoughts :)