Arizona insurance industry is one of the frontline contributors of the US insurance industry. In 2002, as per the statistics, the total insurance carriers and the insurance activities in Arizona had over 3,300 establishments. There are various types of insurance available in Arizona. The Arizona Department of Insurance acts as the prime body in regulating the insurance market in Arizona.
1. Arizona Auto Insurance:
Auto insurance has gained in importance owing to increasing number of road accidents and is influential on both consumers and the insurance companies. The premiums for the auto insurance in Arizona depend upon the cost of the claims mostly paid by the insurance company.
Arizona Auto Insurance Coverage includes:
• Liability coverage which pays the liability for the damages.
• Collision coverage, the collision insurance pays for the repairs for the damages of the car.
• Comprehensive coverage is provided for damages which are out of control.
• Medical coverage is made only when the passengers are injured in the accident. This coverage pays for the hospital, doctor and the medical bills.
• Rental coverage is used for paying a rental car when it is damaged.
2. Arizona Health Insurance:
There are different types of health insurance options available in Arizona.
Arizona Health Insurance Types include:
• Basic medical-Surgical expense
• Hospital Confinement Indemnity
• Major Medical Expense
• Disability Income protection,
• Accident Only coverage
• Specified disease or accident, long-term care.
3. Arizona Home Insurance:
When one borrows money to purchase a house in Arizona, he/she must purchase homeowner's insurance - and the lender could specify a certain amount which the buyer must buy. However, the buyer can choose his/her own insurance company, and do not have to use the company recommended by the lender.
There are several types of home insurance coverage (against fire, theft, vandalism, hail and destruction by vehicles) in Arizona, including:
• Basic Insurance
• Broad Insurance
• Special Insurance
Besides home insurance, insurance policies are also available for renters, condominium owners and mobile home owners.
4. Arizona Life Insurance:
The most common types of life insurance policies available in Arizona are:
Term Life Insurance is purchased for a specific period of time. It pays the face value if the insured dies within the set term, and can be renewable. The policy premiums often get higher as the insured gets older.
Whole Life Insurance is a type of policy that pays face value no matter when he insured dies. There are Level Premium Whole Life policies and Limited-Pay Whole Life policies.
Universal Life Insurance benefits the insured while he is living, as well as help his/her beneficiaries after his/her death.
5. Arizona Dental Insurance
6. Arizona Business Insurance
