Types of Auto Insurance Coverage

Understanding Common Coverage Categories

Auto insurance can include different categories of protection. Understanding what each category generally addresses can help people better understand insurance documents and terminology.

Coverage Categories

Common Types of Auto Insurance Coverage

Liability Coverage

Generally relates to certain injuries or property damage for which the insured may be legally responsible.

Collision Coverage

Generally relates to damage to a covered vehicle resulting from a collision, subject to applicable terms and conditions.

Comprehensive Coverage

Generally relates to certain types of vehicle damage that are not caused by a collision, such as specified weather-related or theft-related events, depending on the policy.

Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist Coverage

May provide certain protections when an accident involves another driver who has insufficient or no applicable insurance, depending on the policy and local requirements.

Medical Payments Coverage

May help address certain medical expenses resulting from a vehicle-related accident, depending on applicable policy terms.

Note

Coverage availability, requirements, definitions, exclusions, and limits vary by jurisdiction and policy.