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Nonrenewal
The termination of an insurance policy at its normal expiration date.
Total Loss
An insurance company declares a vehicle a total loss when a claim exceeds the full value of the vehicle. Insurance companies typically take possession and obtain the title of such vehicles.
Claim
Notice to an insurer of a loss that under the terms and conditions of a policy may be covered.
Flood Damage Title
States issue flood titles when a vehicle has been in a flood or has received extensive water damage.
Hit and Run
An accident caused by someone who does not stop to assist or provide the required and necessary information.
Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UMC)
Provides coverage for a policyholder involved in a collision with a driver who does not have liability insurance.
Premium Finance Company
A lending institution that finances insurance premiums for a fee.
Surcharge
An extra charge applied to the premium by the insurer, usually for at fault accidents or moving violations.
Scrapped
Vehicles that have been dismantled and/or crushed and should not return to the road.
Full Tort
With this selection you retain unrestricted rights to bring suit against the negligent party.
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