Don’t Pay Too Much for a Road Trip or Auto Insurance

Drivers should never have to pay too much for auto insurance or to go on a road trip. If you live in Boise, ID, we at Fuhriman Insurance Agency will help you make sure you aren’t paying more than you should for auto insurance. We also have a few tips for making sure you don’t spend too much on a road trip.

Don’t Pay Too Much on a Road Trip

One of the beautiful things about road trips is that they can be scaled to meet almost any budget. If you have lots of disposable income, you can rent a convertible and stay in fancy hotels. If you are short on cash, you can take your car and crash on friend’s couches.

No matter how fancy or frugal the next road trip you take will be, however, you shouldn’t spend more money than you have to. To ensure you don’t spend unnecessarily, you can:

  • check real-time gas prices online
  • shop around for lodging online before you leave
  • use coupons when stopping for meals at fast food establishments

Don’t Pay Too Much for Auto Insurance

Similarly, you shouldn’t overpay for auto insurance — no matter what type of car you drive. At Fuhriman Insurance Agency, we have independent insurance agents who are licensed in Idaho and able to help you find the most affordable auto insurance available to you. Our auto insurance agents will compare policies from different insurers in Idaho, so you can be sure you have a policy with the insurer that charges the least.

To speak with one of our agents, either call our office or contact them through our website. They’ll start working with you as soon as you get in touch.

Does Your Roommate Need a Seperate Renters Policy?

One question we often receive from our policyholders is whether or not roommates need to have separate renters insurance policies. The answer is both yes and no, with the final decision depending on your unique situation. Here are a few things to consider.

Where You May Want to Share a Policy

The vast majority of insurance carriers allow up to two unrelated adults to share a renters insurance policy. This means that if you only have one roommate, then sharing is definitely a possibility. It also allows the two of you to split the premium cost between yourselves versus each person paying for their own coverage.

(Note: One important thing to remember is that your roommate is not automatically added to your policy. You will want to talk to your agent directly to get this done at the time of moving in.)

Where You Can’t or Might Not Want to Share a Policy

However, there are situations where you can’t share a policy or may not want to do so. For example, if you have more than one roommate, you will have to each get separate coverage. But there are a variety of different scenarios that make choosing to get individual renter’s insurance policies an important decision.

Those who are sharing a house or apartment with someone that they don’t really know or trust should consider individual policies. Why? Having coverage together means you are linked together. If there is ever a claim, both of your names will be on the claims check. If you are in a situation where the two of you no longer get along or someone moves away, this can make things difficult.

Ultimately, the decision whether or not to have separate policies is up to you and your roommate. For a no-obligation renters insurance quote, please contact our team at the Fuhriman Insurance Agency today.