INSURANCE
POLICIES
Be forewarned that auto insurance for the Bay Area will most likely be very
expensive; this is an expensive area in which to own a car. There are three
different types of insurance policies: preferred, standard, and assigned risk.
They each carry different charges, with "assigned risk" offering the
least coverage for the highest fees. Not all companies offer all three
policies. It is extremely difficult for an international student or scholar to
obtain a preferred policy. You should try to get at least a standard policy.
Some companies offer the possibility of a "good student" discount
with their standard/preferred policies for students with a "B"
average or better. Many brokers tend to put international visitors in the
assigned risk category. If you must take an assigned risk policy during your
first three years in California, you should be able to obtain at least a
standard policy after three years of driving in the U.S. with a U.S. driver's
license, and if you have no moving violations or accidents.
AGENTS,
BROKERS AND INSURANCE COMPANIES
An insurance agent works exclusively for one insurance company. A broker or
independent insurance agent works with many different insurance companies and
policies, and can compare different rates for you. Before you purchase
insurance, make sure the agent/broker and insurer you select are licensed by
the California Department of Insurance (1-800-927-4357 or website at: http://www.insurance.ca.gov/).
Consult the telephone directory or the internet for phone numbers for the
insurance companies. Some insurance companies are Allstate, Farmers, State
Farm, California State Automobile Association (CSAA), California Casualty
(through the UC Benefits office), and GEICO-Government Employees Insurance
Company. There is information about auto insurance companies and insurance
terminology that is very helpful at Consumer World's website: http://www.consumerworld.com.
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