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Benjamin Carr was a licensed insurance agent in Georgia and has two years’ experience in life, health, property and casualty coverage. He has worked with State Farm and other risk management firms. He is also a strategic writer and editor with a background in branding, marketing, and quality assurance. He has been in military newsrooms — literally on the frontline of journalism.
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UPDATED: Mar 16, 2018
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UPDATED: Mar 16, 2018
It’s all about you. We want to help you make the right coverage choices.
Advertiser Disclosure: We strive to help you make confident car insurance decisions. Comparison shopping should be easy. We are not affiliated with any one car insurance company and cannot guarantee quotes from any single company.
Our partnerships don’t influence our content. Our opinions are our own. To compare quotes from top car companies please enter your ZIP code above to use the free quote tool. The more quotes you compare, the more chances to save.
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Searching for the cheapest insurance coverage rates for your GMC Sierra 2500HD? Are you irritated from sacrificing to pay your insurance coverage bill each month? Your situation is no different than most other vehicle owners.
Due to the large number of insurance companies to choose from, it can be diffult for drivers to locate the right insurance company.
Pricing cheaper coverage is simple if you know the tricks. Basically, every driver who shops for insurance coverage stands a good chance to be able to cut their insurance bill. Nevertheless, consumers do need to understand the way insurance companies determine prices because it can help you find the best coverage.
Ways to get insurance coverage quotes
Performing a rate comparison can be challenging if you aren’t aware of the most efficient way. You can waste hours talking about coverages with insurance companies in your area, or you can stay home and use online quoting to get pricing more quickly.
Most car insurance companies take part in a program that enables customers to enter their policy data once, and every company then gives them pricing determined by their information. This prevents consumers from doing form submissions for each company you want a rate for.
To fill out one form to compare multiple rates now click here to open in new window.
The only drawback to using this type of form is you are unable to specify the companies to get quotes from. So if you prefer to pick specific insurance companies to compare rates, we have a page of low cost insurance coverage companies in your area. View list of insurance companies.
It’s up to you how you get prices quotes, just be certain you are entering exactly the same coverage limits for every company. If your comparisons have different liability limits it will be nearly impossible to make a fair comparison for your GMC Sierra 2500HD. Just slight variations in insurance coverages can mean a large discrepancy in price. And when quoting insurance coverage, remember that having more price comparisons gives you a better chance of getting a lower rate.
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Don’t believe everything you hear
Allstate, Geico and Progressive consistently run ads on television and other media. All the ads seem to make the promise that you can save if you get a free insurance coverage quote and switch to their company. It sounds good, but how can they all offer you a better deal?
Most companies provide the lowest rates for the type of customer that makes them money. For example, this type of insured could be over the age of 50, has no claims, and has excellent credit. Any person who fits that profile receive the lowest rate quotes and will probably save some money.
Potential insureds who don’t measure up to the ideal profile will probably have to pay more expensive rates and this can result in business going elsewhere. The trick is to say “drivers that switch” but not “all drivers who get quotes” save money. That’s why companies can make claims that they all have the best rates.
This really drives home the point why you really should compare rate quotes every year. It’s just not possible to know with any certainty which company will fit your personal profile best.
You may qualify for discounts
Not many people think insurance is cheap, but you might find some hidden discounts that can help lower your rates. Some of these disounts will be visible at the time of purchase, but some must be asked about prior to receiving the credit.
- Onboard Data Collection – Drivers who elect to allow their auto insurance company to track their driving habits by using a small device installed in their vehicle like Drivewise from Allstate or In-Drive from State Farm might get better premium rates if they exhibit good driving behavior.
- College Student Discount – Older children who are attending college and do not take a car to college may qualify for this discount.
- Air Bag Discount – Factory options such as air bags may get savings of up to 25% or more.
- Multiple Policy Discount – If you have multiple policies and insure them both with the same insurance company they may give you a discount of at least 10 to 15 percent or more.
- Theft Deterent System – Vehicles that have factory alarm systems and tracking devices can help prevent theft and can earn a small discount on your policy.
- Defensive Driving Course – Taking time to complete a course that instructs on driving safety could earn you a small percentage discount and easily recoup the cost of the course.
- Discounts for Multiple Vehicles – Insuring multiple cars or trucks with the same auto insurance company can reduce rates for all insured vehicles.
- Good Student Discount – Performing well in school can get you a discount of up to 25%. This discount can apply well after school through age 25.
- Military Deployment Discount – Having a deployed family member may lower your premium rates slightly.
- Seat Belts Save – Forcing all vehicle occupants to use a seat belt could save 15% on medical payment and PIP coverage.
One thing to note about discounts is that most discounts do not apply the the whole policy. Most only reduce the cost of specific coverages such as liability, collision or medical payments. So when the math indicates adding up those discounts means a free policy, auto insurance companies aren’t that generous.
A few of the larger companies and their offered discounts are included below.
- State Farm offers discounts for accident-free, good student, anti-theft, defensive driving training, and Steer Clear safe driver discount.
- Nationwide may have discounts that include business or organization, defensive driving, easy pay, family plan, anti-theft, and Farm Bureau membership.
- Geico has discounts for defensive driver, emergency military deployment, multi-vehicle, seat belt use, and anti-theft.
- AAA policyholders can earn discounts including good driver, anti-theft, multi-policy, multi-car, AAA membership discount, and pay-in-full.
- 21st Century offers discounts including air bags, 55 and older, student driver, anti-lock brakes, early bird, teen driver, and theft prevention.
- The Hartford may include discounts for air bag, driver training, defensive driver, good student, and anti-theft.
When getting free insurance coverage quotes, it’s a good idea to every company how many discounts you can get. Some discounts may not apply to policies in your state. For a list of auto insurance companies who offer discounts, click this link.
There’s no such thing as the perfect insurance policy
When it comes to choosing proper insurance coverage for your vehicles, there really is no best way to insure your cars. Coverage needs to be tailored to your specific needs so your insurance should reflect that These are some specific questions may help you determine whether or not you will benefit from professional help.
- Does coverage extend to my business vehicle?
- Are my friends covered when driving my 2016 GMC Sierra 2500HD?
- Do I have any recourse if my insurance company denies a claim?
- Can I rate high risk drivers on liability-only vehicles?
- Am I covered if I break a side mirror?
- Does insurance cover tools stolen from my truck?
- Do I need PIP (personal injury protection) coverage in my state?
If you don’t know the answers to these questions, you might consider talking to a licensed insurance agent. To find lower rates from a local agent, fill out this quick form or you can go here for a list of companies in your area.
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Coverages available on your insurance policy
Understanding the coverages of a insurance policy helps when choosing appropriate coverage and proper limits and deductibles. The terms used in a policy can be impossible to understand and nobody wants to actually read their policy. Below you’ll find typical coverage types found on the average insurance policy.
Medical expense insurance
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and medical payments coverage kick in for expenses such as hospital visits, X-ray expenses, EMT expenses and pain medications. They are used in conjunction with a health insurance policy or if you lack health insurance entirely. They cover not only the driver but also the vehicle occupants as well as if you are hit as a while walking down the street. PIP coverage is not available in all states but can be used in place of medical payments coverage
Comprehensive (Other than Collision)
Comprehensive insurance coverage will pay to fix damage that is not covered by collision coverage. You first have to pay a deductible and then insurance will cover the rest of the damage.
Comprehensive coverage protects against claims such as rock chips in glass, damage from flooding, a tree branch falling on your vehicle, damage from getting keyed and hitting a bird. The maximum amount you’ll receive from a claim is the ACV or actual cash value, so if the vehicle is not worth much consider dropping full coverage.
Protection from uninsured/underinsured drivers
Your UM/UIM coverage protects you and your vehicle when other motorists are uninsured or don’t have enough coverage. It can pay for hospital bills for your injuries as well as your vehicle’s damage.
Because many people carry very low liability coverage limits, it doesn’t take a major accident to exceed their coverage limits. That’s why carrying high Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage is a good idea. Most of the time your uninsured/underinsured motorist coverages are set the same as your liablity limits.
Coverage for collisions
This covers damage to your Sierra 2500HD caused by collision with a stationary object or other vehicle. You have to pay a deductible and the rest of the damage will be paid by collision coverage.
Collision insurance covers things such as hitting a mailbox, crashing into a ditch, rolling your car and colliding with another moving vehicle. Paying for collision coverage can be pricey, so consider removing coverage from older vehicles. You can also raise the deductible in order to get cheaper collision rates.
Liability
Liability insurance provides protection from damages or injuries you inflict on other’s property or people by causing an accident. It protects you from claims by other people, and doesn’t cover damage to your own property or vehicle.
Coverage consists of three different limits, bodily injury for each person injured, bodily injury for the entire accident and a property damage limit. As an example, you may have values of 100/300/100 which means $100,000 bodily injury coverage, a per accident bodily injury limit of $300,000, and property damage coverage for $100,000. Some companies may use a combined single limit or CSL which combines the three limits into one amount rather than limiting it on a per person basis.
Liability coverage protects against things like medical services, legal defense fees and funeral expenses. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is your choice, but buy as high a limit as you can afford.
Compare but don’t skimp
As you go through the steps to switch your coverage, it’s not a good idea to buy less coverage just to save a little money. There are many occasions where consumers will sacrifice comprehensive coverage or liability limits only to regret at claim time that the savings was not a smart move. Your objective should be to purchase a proper amount of coverage for the lowest price.
We’ve covered some good ideas how to get a better price on 2016 GMC Sierra 2500HD insurance. The most important thing to understand is the more companies you get premium rates for, the more likely it is that you will get a better rate. You may be surprised to find that the lowest car insurance rates are with some of the lesser-known companies. Some small companies can often provide lower premium rates in certain areas than their larger competitors like Geico and State Farm.
Additional information is located on the following sites:
- What if I Can’t Find Coverage? (Insurance Information Insitute)
- Who Has the Cheapest Car Insurance for a GMC Sierra in Denver? (DenverCoverage.com)
- Top Signs Your Brakes are Giving Out (State Farm)
- Credit Impacts Car Insurance Rates (State Farm)
- Five Steps to Filing an Auto Insurance Claim (Insurance Information Insitute)
- Senior Drivers (Insurance Information Insitute)
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Benji Carr
Former Licensed Life Insurance Agent
Benjamin Carr was a licensed insurance agent in Georgia and has two years’ experience in life, health, property and casualty coverage. He has worked with State Farm and other risk management firms. He is also a strategic writer and editor with a background in branding, marketing, and quality assurance. He has been in military newsrooms — literally on the frontline of journalism.
Former Licensed Life Insurance Agent
Editorial Guidelines: We are a free online resource for anyone interested in learning more about auto insurance. Our goal is to be an objective, third-party resource for everything auto insurance related. We update our site regularly, and all content is reviewed by auto insurance experts.