Car Insurance Deductibles and Liability Limits

Your car insurance deductible is the amount you'll be responsible for paying towards the costs due to a loss before your insurance coverage pays. The lower the deductible, the less you'll pay out of pocket if an incident occurs. For example, if you choose a $1,000 car insurance deductible and have a covered loss that causes $2,000 in damage to your car, you would be responsible to pay the first $1,000.

Selecting a higher deductible may lower your car insurance premium. But it is important to choose a deductible you can afford in the event of a loss. Talk to your local independent agent or Travelers representative about the deductible options available to you.

Anytime you go to your own insurer to file a claim for damage to your covered automobile, a deductible will apply – whether you are at fault or not. Deductibles most commonly apply to comprehensive and collision coverage, but there may be a deductible for Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage or uninsured/underinsured motorists property damage coverage as well.

Your car insurance liability coverage limits, also referred to as limit of liability, are the most your insurance will pay to another party if you are legally responsible for an accident. Choosing a higher limit provides you more protection if an accident occurs.

Coverage limits may vary by coverage type and state. Contact your local independent agent or Travelers representative to learn about the coverages and liability limit that is right for you.

An umbrella policy is additional liability coverage over and above the limits of your car insurance policy. Umbrella policies are not required and available coverage limits and eligibility requirements may vary by state.