Auto Insurance in Michigan Basics

Learn the basic steps for acquiring insurance from car insurance companies in Michigan
By Emmet McMahan An examination of auto insurance in Michigan basics should include a look at the different types of auto insurance. Accident coverage is the total coverage for a single accident. Injury liability insurance generally refers to coverage against injuries that are a direct result of an accident. Property liability coverage applies to damages or theft of the covered vehicle, and also pays for damage to other property.

There are three general steps that you will need to complete in order to obtain car insurance in Michigan:

1. Find the government department that regulates Michigan car insurance providers. This agency will serve as a central location for many resources on auto insurance.
2. Determine the auto insurance requirements for Michigan. Many drivers will choose to obtain only the minimum insurance that Michigan requires, especially if their car loan has been paid off.
3. Get a quote for auto insurance. There are a large number of auto insurance agencies in Michigan and multiple quotes will help establish a likely range for a given coverage.
   

Locate government agencies that deal with Michigan auto insurance rates

Michigan regulates auto insurance, as well as other types of insurance, at the state level. State laws on insurance specify issues such as the insurance coverage requirements, proof of financial responsibility and the licensing requirements for insurance agents.
Try:  The State of Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth is responsible for licensing insurance companies and also provides information on purchasing car insurance in Michigan. The Michigan Department of State offers a brief description of the auto insurance requirements for Michigan.

Find out the minimum coverage limits for automotive insurance in Michigan

Insurance agencies frequently provide a summary of the types and amounts of auto insurance that Michigan requires. Other organizations also may provide quick facts on auto insurance requirements in Michigan.
Try:  QuoteCarInsurance.com provides the minimum insurance requirements for Michigan, in addition to other data for Michigan. Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan offers the insurance coverage requirements for Michigan auto insurance.

Get Michigan auto insurance quotes

You can easily obtain quotes for Michigan car insurance over the phone or through email. Most insurance companies will require you to complete a short questionnaire on your vehicle, insurance needs and driving habits.
Try:  Preferred Insurance Associates is located in Saginaw and offers free quotes for many types of insurance. Troyer Insurance provides online applications for free auto insurance quotes.

• Michigan auto insurance agencies frequently express insurance requirements as a/b/c where the letters a, b and c represent the different types of coverage needed in thousands of dollars. The letter "a" is the bodily injury liability, "b" is the coverage per accident and "c" is the property damage liability. For example, 25/50/10 coverage means that the policy covers $25,000 per injured person up to a total of $50,000 for the accident with additional coverage of $10,000 for property damage.