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Flood Damage Title
States issue flood titles when a vehicle has been in a flood or has received extensive water damage.
Accident
A collision involving an automobile and anything that causes damage to the automobile, including other automobiles, telephone poles, buildings, and trees.
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.
Insured
The person(s) entitled to coverage in case of an accident or loss.
Collision
Pays for damage to your car caused by a collision with another vehicle or with any other object, regardless who was at fault.
Subrogation
The process in which an insurance company, after paying a loss to its insured, recovers the amount of the loss for damages (plus the insured's deductible) from the legally liable party.
Premium
The money paid for an insurance policy based upon the coverage provided.
Airbag Deployment
Occurs when the driver, passenger or side airbag has been used or deployed during a crash or other incident.
Quote
An estimate of the cost of insurance based on information supplied to the insurance company.
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.
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