Car policy confusing? Ask Poli.
Is someone else covered driving my car?
Usually yes, if you let them drive it. Car insurance mostly follows the car, not the driver — but whether you gave permission, and who lives in your house, is what settles it.
What filed auto forms generally say
Insurance normally goes with the car. So a friend who borrows your car with your say-so is usually covered while they're driving it.
The permission part matters. If someone takes your car without asking, most policies will not cover them.
People who live with you are handled differently again. A relative living in your home is usually covered whether or not their name is on the policy — though not telling your company about a new driver in the house can change what you pay.
Why your policy can still say something else
Every policy spells out who counts as a driver it covers and who counts as living in your household, and those definitions differ. An extra page can also specifically leave someone out, even when the main booklet sounds like they're included.
Clauses to look for in your own document
- Definitions — Insured, Family Member
- Part A — Liability Coverage: Insuring Agreement
- Exclusions — Use Without Reasonable Belief
- Named Driver Exclusion endorsement
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