Reader’s Question:

Just a theoretical question. What if a family member drives my car, this family member is not listed in my policy, and then he has an accident? Will he or she be covered by my insurance policy? Janice of Kenosha, WI.

Janice

Kenosha, WI

Janice, this is when the importance of thorough reading comes in. It’s not fun reading them, but read the fine prints anyway. Auto insurance companies have mastered the art of writing fine prints, and we should learn to master the skill of reading it. There really is no general answer to that question. Some auto insurance company would only cover the ones listed in the policy, the ones you acknowledged, while others would automatically insure immediate family member.

There are auto insurance companies that would cover any one that you, the primary insured, allow to drive the car. To avoid scenarios like this, it is best to make sure that you include the usual drivers of your car in your policy. If possible, include your buddy that usually drives you home when it’s not safe for you to drive. You need to check with your auto insurance company and be sure about the details, check the inclusions and the exclusions, etc.

If you inform your insurance company that a member of your household, for example, will not drive the car, they will have you exclude that person. Let this remain a theoretical question. Be very mindful of your insurance policy and always be safe in Kenosha, WI.

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