| Conditions Precedent to Uninsured Motorist Coverage |
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| Uninsured motorist (UM) benefits are available to an insured so that he may recover from his insurer in the event he is involved in a motor vehicle accident with an uninsured driver. In order for the insured to obtain recovery under UM coverage, several conditions must first be met. More... |
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| Third-Party Insurance |
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| An insured may submit a claim to his insurer to recover under two different categories of insurance. The categories are based on whom the insurer is required to pay. If the insurer is required to pay the insured for his direct loss, the insurance classification is "first-party" insurance. If the insurer is required to pay a third party due to a loss caused by the insured to the third party, the insurance classification is "third-party" insurance. This article addresses third-party insurance only. More... |
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| No-Fault Automobile Insurance |
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| No-fault insurance provides coverage for an insured's injuries or damages up to the policy limit regardless of whether the insured or another driver was at fault. More... |
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| Automobile Insurance Options |
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| Standard automobile insurance policies provide both required and optional coverages. In most states, auto policies must contain liability insurance that provides for payment of damages caused by the policyholder. Coverage for damages to the policyholder's auto normally is not required (although it is purchased by most automobile owners). More... |
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| The Use of Life Insurance in Planning an Estate |
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| Life insurance can be a valuable tool in planning for the future of one's children and in balancing distribution of assets. More... |
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