Uninsured/Underinsured motorist bodily injury coverage is optional in this state.
The limits you select for this coverage cannot exceed your bodily injury limits.
Also, if you choose to have this coverage apply to multiple cars, you must select
the same limit for each car.
What's covered?
If the covered individuals are injured in an accident caused by a driver who has
no insurance or insufficient coverage, compensatory damages that a policyholder
is entitled to receive, will be covered.
Who's covered?
- Policyholder
- Other authorized policy member
- Passengers
How much protection does this coverage provide?
The dual coverage limits you see in your quote refer to the maximum amount that
will be paid per person, per incident, respectively.
If the other driver is uninsured, this coverage can generally pay up to the limit
you purchase. If the driver is underinsured, this coverage typically pays the difference
between what's covered by the other driver's insurance and what's covered by your
bodily injury coverage.
If the limits you purchase are lower than an accident's costs, you'll be responsible
for paying the amount over your limits, unless you're covered by health insurance.
Who might benefit from buying uninsured/underinsured motorist bodily injury coverage?
Individuals without health insurance may benefit from this coverage, because if
the limits chosen are inadequate, you'll be responsible for paying the additional
amount.
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