Underinsured Motorist Coverage

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Definition of 'Underinsured Motorist Coverage'

An auto insurance policy provision that extends coverage to include property and bodily damage caused by a motorist with insufficient insurance. Underinsured motorist coverage is designed to provide the injured party with compensation above what is alloted by the at-fault party's policy.
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Investopedia explains 'Underinsured Motorist Coverage'

State laws typically require all motorists to have some form of auto insurance, although it is difficult for those states to maintain 100% compliance. Some drivers will purchase only the minimum amount of coverage required by law. The addition of underinsured motorist coverage usually adds only a nominal expense to the general insurance coverage.

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