Looking at Insurance: Auto and Home Chapter 9
*Risk Factors – Auto Insurance costs Rating Territory Driver Classification Age Gender Marital status Driving record Car use
*Risk Factors – Auto Insurance costs Age and kind of car Claims history Assigned risk Deductibles and limits Activity A page
*Types of Auto Insurance 1. Liability Property damage Bodily injury 2. Collision Coverage 3. Comprehensive 4. Medical Payments 5. Uninsured Motorist
Activity B – Page
Decreasing auto insurance costs Higher deductibles Avoid sports cars Discounts Grades Multi-car Compare companies
No-fault insurance Colorado recently changed from no- fault to a liability system. Advantages and Disadvantages to each system
What to do if accident 1. Contact police immediately 2. Exchange insurance info w/other driver 3. Get names and phone of any witnesses 4. Report to insurance company Activity C page 177
Home and Property insurance Property protection – pays for losses to home and other property Liability protection – covers injury to people or other’s property Renter’s insurance – covers personal property and liability
Amount of Coverage Should insure home for about 80% of the value Replacement cost coverage Floater policy for expensive items Activity D page180