What is a Excluded driver?

An excluded driver is a person in your household who has been explicitly excluded from coverage under your car insurance policy. Their name will show as "excluded" on your policy, and they won't be insured to drive any vehicles on your policy.

Why would you exclude a driver?

The main reasons you might want to exclude a driver from your policy is to save money or to keep your auto policy with the same carrier.

What happens if driver is not listed on insurance?

Excluded drivers (those specifically listed on the policy as not covered) will typically not be covered when driving a car under your auto insurance policy. In some states, excluded drivers may have a minimal amount of coverage, though this (and the exact type of coverage provided) will depend on where you live.

Can someone drive my car if they are not on my insurance progressive?

As long as you gave them permission to drive your car, then they should be covered. Their policy extends to your car and covers them the same way as if they were driving their own car. Damages they cause to others' cars, property, or even injuries are covered.

Can you add a driver who doesn't live with you?

Providers usually don't allow you to add a non-related driver to your policy who doesn't live with you. Typically, car insurance covers the vehicle's owner and family members in the same household.

Excluded Drivers on a Car Insurance Policy

Can I be the main driver on someone else's car?

To get someone else insured on that car, you have to add them as a "named driver". The main driver has to drive the car more often than the named driver. If they don't, it counts as a type of fraud called "fronting". But the main driver doesn't necessarily have to be the owner or the registered keeper.

Does a named driver have to live at the same address?

Does a named driver have to live at the same address as the main driver? No, someone does not have to live at the same address as you to be added as a named driver to your policy.

Can I drive my son's car on my insurance?

Can I drive my partner's car? As we've seen, driving other cars (DOC) insurance isn't usually included as part of a fully comprehensive policy. Unless your policy states otherwise, you'll only be able to drive your partner's car if they've added you as a named driver or have a family or any driver car insurance policy.

What does adding a driver to your insurance do?

Adding a driver to your policy means they're an insured driver under your policy when they drive your car. So, if they get into an accident, your insurer is more likely to cover the damage than for an unlisted driver. Sharing a policy with someone typically means both of your vehicles are covered under one policy.

Can I remove my son from my car insurance when he goes to college?

Many auto insurance companies will allow you to remove a child who has left for college — as long as the school they're attending is over 100 miles away. When the school is less than 100 miles, auto insurers think there is a good possibility that your child may return home on a fairly frequent basis and use your car.

Can my daughter drive my car?

You must be properly insured if you drive on the public road, no matter how short the distance, even if your parents have given their permission for you to drive the car, and even if they have their own insurance policy covering the vehicle.

What happens if you have an accident while driving your friend's car?

The car owner may even be charged for allowing their car to be used by an uninsured driver. If you've caused damage to another vehicle or property, the other driver may take legal action to recover damages from you.

Can I lend my car to a friend?

Based on what we've discussed so far, the answer is yes, you can. However, there are also several ways to protect yourself. Before lending a car to a family member or a friend, ensure that you have checked or done the following: Check if the borrower has a valid driver's licence.

Why does my insurance go up when I remove a driver?

Your car insurance rate went up after removing a vehicle from the policy most likely because you weren't given a multi car discount anymore. Companies usually offer a multi-car discount that lowers premiums, and when you go down to one car that discount is removed.

Can you drive a car if you are not a named driver?

Can I drive another car without being a named driver? If your policy has DOC (drive other cars) cover then yes, you can drive another car if you are not a named driver on the main driver's policy - but only in the event of an emergency, not occasionally like with named driver cover.

What does excluded from insurance mean?

An exclusion is any loss or damage that isn't covered by your insurance policy (read: you won't be able to file a claim for them).

Can you have 2 main drivers on the same car?

You and your partner can both take out separate policies for the same car. Car insurance policies are for both the vehicle and the driver, so it's perfectly fine, legal and common for two people to be insured on the same vehicle under separate policies. There are a few reasons why you might consider doing this.

Is it cheaper to have a second driver on car insurance?

How much does car insurance cost with a named driver? Adding a named driver often makes the premiums cheaper because it's assumed you'll spend less time driving, since the car is shared. This reduces your probability of having an accident and making a claim, which is reflected in cheaper car insurance quotes.

Is it cheaper to add my child to my car insurance?

If your child maintains a good grade point average, many insurance companies offer a good student discount. In general, you can expect to save 10% to 15% if your insurer offers a good student discount. You may also be able to get a multi-driver discount once you add your teen to your policy.

Does the main driver have to be the policy holder?

The main driver (or vehicle policyholder) is the person who drives the vehicle most often and earns no claims discount. They do not need to be the principle policyholder but they must live at the same address as them.

How do I know if I am insured to drive someone else's car?

How do I check to see if I'm allowed to drive another car? If you're not already added as a 'named driver' on their policy, then another way to find out whether you're covered to drive another person's car is to check your car insurance policy wording. This was sent to you when you took out your cover.

Do you need insurance to learn to drive with your parents car?

You need your own insurance as a learner driver if you're practising in a car you own. Your family member or friend will usually be covered on this. If you're practising in someone else's car, you need to either: make sure you're covered by the car owner's insurance policy as a learner driver.

Can a named driver be the main driver?

As a named driver you will be given the same level of cover as the vehicle's main driver. Named driver policies are only appropriate if the named driver is not the main driver (main user) or the owner of the vehicle. Named drivers should be careful to avoid 'fronting', a form of insurance fraud.

How do you get caught fronting?

Fronting will most likely be discovered when a claim is made. If it is the named driver who is involved in a collision, for example, an insurance provider may launch an investigation. Should the insurer conclude that fronting has occurred, it may refuse to pay for any damage.

Is fronting illegal?

Fronting is illegal, carrying serious consequences that can include a criminal record. Find out what this form of insurance fraud is, how you might accidentally do it, and why it should be avoided.