Definition: In the United States, "car insurance types" refers to different types of car insurance policies that are available. These types typically cover various aspects of the vehicle, such as liability coverage, collision damage waiver, comprehensive coverage, collision coverage, and general liability coverage. 1. Liability Coverage: This covers the expenses if an accident results in a personal injury or death caused by you or your car. 2. Collision Damage Waiver (CDW): If you have multiple vehicles and want to protect all of them from damage, it is commonly referred to as CDW. This applies only if all of your insurance policies have coverage for liability and collision damage. 3. Comprehensive Coverage: Offers more protection than a CDW. It covers more than just damage caused by an accident but also includes coverage for medical bills, repair costs, and any property damage that occurred during the event. 4. Collision Coverage: Protects your vehicle from physical damage in an accident, including theft, vandalism, or other accidental damages to it. 5. General Liability Coverage: Provides protection against legal action if you are involved in a car accident and there is evidence of liability for someone else's injury or death. The type of insurance policy you choose will depend on the specifics of your situation and needs. It can be important to shop around for multiple policies so that you have different coverage options available, including liability, collision damage, comprehensive, and personal injury protection.