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Premium
The money paid for an insurance policy based upon the coverage provided.
Comparative Negligence
The percentage of fault shared by each driver in an accident in which both contribute to causing the collision.
Gap Insurance
Insurance that pays the difference between the actual cash value of a vehicle and the amount still to be paid on the loan. Some gap policies may also cover the amount of the deductible.
Collision
Pays for damage to your car caused by a collision with another vehicle or with any other object, regardless who was at fault.
Summons
Document or writ directing the sheriff or other officer to notify a person that an action has been commenced against him in court and that he is required to appear, on a certain day, and answer the complaint in such action.
Salvage
Property taken over by an insurer to reduce its loss.
Premium Finance Company
A lending institution that finances insurance premiums for a fee.
Cancellation
The termination of an insurance policy before its normal expiration date.
Commissioner of Insurance
The title of the head of most state insurance departments. In some states, the Director or Superintendent of Insurance is used instead.
Broker
A person who for payment of a fee procures insurance on your behalf.
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