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Have a question about insurance? Ask NJM! With over a century of experience under our belt, we know a thing or two about insurance. And we want to make you an informed insurance consumer, too. Whether you're looking for a definition or trying to decide what kind of coverage you need, NJM has you covered. Just Ask NJM!

Insurance Terms

What is a declarations page?
What is a deductible?
What is an endorsement?
What is an exclusion?
What is an insurance premium?
What is a peril?
Understanding actual cash value and replacement cost
What factors affect insurance rates?
Can you switch insurance companies during a claim?

Auto

What is no-fault insurance?
What is collision insurance?
What is comprehensive insurance?
What are split limit and combined single limit policies?
What is uninsured and underinsured motorists coverage?
Does car insurance cover theft?
Does car insurance cover windshield damage?
Does car insurance cover rental cars?
How much auto liability do you need?
Insuring a leased car
Driving without insurance
How does car insurance work?
What to do after hitting a deer
Auto insurance hacks
Is gap insurance worth it?
How long can you stay on your parents' car insurance?

Home and Condo

What is condo insurance?
What is a dwelling?
What is guaranteed replacement cost?
What is the difference between HO-3 and HO-5?
What is the difference between home and dwelling insurance?
What is personal property coverage?
What does homeowners insurance cover?
How much condo insurance do you need?
Does homeowners insurance cover fire damage?
Does homeowners insurance cover hurricane damage?
What does homeowners insurance not cover?

Renters

What does renters insurance cover?
Do you need renters insurance?
Does renters insurance cover moving?
Does renters insurance cover theft?
Does renters insurance cover water damage?
How does a renters insurance claim work?
Does renters insurance cover bed bugs?
How renters insurance applies to storage units
Does renters insurance cover motorcycles?
Does renters insurance cover a work laptop?
Does a college student need renters insurance?

Umbrella

What is an umbrella policy?
Who needs umbrella insurance?
What does umbrella insurance cover?

Business

What is workers' compensation insurance?
How does workers' compensation insurance work?
What is commercial auto insurance?

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