{"id":155,"date":"2023-02-14T10:18:38","date_gmt":"2023-02-14T16:18:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swhinsurance.com\/blog\/?p=155"},"modified":"2023-02-14T21:03:36","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T03:03:36","slug":"what-is-uninsured-motorist-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swhinsurance.com\/blog\/what-is-uninsured-motorist-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Uninsured Motorist Insurance?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Uninsured Motorist Insurance (UMI) is a type of car insurance that provides protection from financial losses caused by an uninsured motorist who is at fault in an accident. UMI policies typically offer two types of coverage: bodily injury and property damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the major benefits of UMI is that it helps to reimburse policyholders for medical bills, property damage repair costs, and other related expenses. This can play a large role in protecting people from the potentially devastating costs associated with a car accident. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While UMI can be immensely useful in certain situations, it does come with some limitations. Generally, the amount of coverage offered is capped at a certain limit and the insurance does not apply if the other driver is not at fault. Additionally, UMI is not available in all states. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cost of uninsured motorist insurance is typically a small portion of the total cost of a car insurance policy. However, this cost can vary greatly depending on the level of coverage chosen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, uninsured motorist insurance can be a valuable asset for protecting yourself financially in the event of an accident with an uninsured motorist. 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