Vehicle Insurance

Auto Insurance Agency in New Hampshire

Find Auto Insurance in Portsmouth, NH, from Summit Brokerage
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An auto insurance policy can help get you back on the road quickly if your car is damaged or destroyed by accident, fire, theft, or other covered event. Your policy may also provide protection against medical and legal expenses resulting from injury, loss of life, or property damage caused by an accident involving your vehicle.

An auto insurance policy is a contract between you and an insurance company. You pay a premium, and in exchange, the insurance company promises to pay for specific car-related financial losses during the term of the policy. Work with us to determine the different coverage options for you.

Insurance for Cars, Trucks, Boats, and More

Summit Brokerage can insure your motorcycle, classic car, motor home & RV, boat & jet ski, and ATV too! Contact us for more information today!

How Much Auto Insurance is Right for You?

Based in Portsmouth, NH, our team understands the auto insurance needs of our customers.

Auto insurance requirements vary by state. In some states, to drive, you must carry

  • Liability coverage—to pay for losses you cause others, or
  • No-fault coverage—to pay you and your passengers for medical and related expenses caused by injuries from a car accident, regardless of who is at fault, or
  • Both liability and no-fault coverage.

We write insurance in New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont, and would be happy to help you ensure you have the right coverage for where you live.

Even in states where coverage isn’t required, drivers must, by law, be able to pay for losses they cause others. Having insurance is the simplest way for most people to comply. To finance a car, it is usually necessary to have insurance that covers damage to your vehicle. This includes:

Collision Insurance

Collision insurance coverage pays for damage caused to your vehicle in an automobile accident. Standard collision coverage will pay for any repairs up to the fair market value of your car. Collision coverage typically also comes with an insurance deductible. It’s the amount of money you pay toward repairs before your collision insurance kicks in. The higher the deductible you’re willing to pay,

The less the collision coverage will cost.

Comprehensive Insurance (Other than Collision)

Comprehensive insurance covers damage done to your car in some way other than a collision, such as if it were stolen or vandalized. Flood, hurricane, theft, windshield damage, and fire are also events typically covered by comprehensive car insurance. Like collision, comprehensive will pay up to the fair market value of your car (less your insurance deductible.) And although it's not legally required by any state, you will probably need it if your car is financed.

Every situation is unique—talk to us today to find out how to get the best price and value on auto insurance for you.

Summit Brokerage: Call for a quote today at (603) 427-8969.

Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Insurance from a Portsmouth, New Hampshire Agent – Summit Brokerage
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If you live in New Hampshire, Maine, or Vermont, chances are we cover what you ride. Summit Brokerage insures a full spectrum of motorcycles, from street cycles, Harley-Davidsons, cruisers, and touring bikes to dirt bikes and ATVs. We can even create a package for your auto insurance and motorcycle insurance to save you money!

Credits and Discounts on Motorcycle Insurance

One of the great advantages of having your motorcycle coverage through a carrier like Safeco, and many others we write for, is that you may save money by having more than one policy with that company. Summit Brokerage will be able to help calculate how much money you can save. Motorcycle insurance in New Hampshire can be affordable!

You also may be able to save money on your premiums if your motorcycle is stored in a garage, if you belong to certain rider groups, or if you have taken a safe rider course sponsored by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. Call Summit Brokerage today at (603) 427-8969 for more information!

What you need to know about motorcycle insurance in Portsmouth, NH

Your motorcycle insurance can include any or all of the options below – contact Summit Brokerage today to discuss what coverage is best for you.

Custom Parts and Equipment

If you select custom parts coverage, you will receive up to $3,000 in coverage without any additional cost to you. Coverage is available for up to $10,000 in custom parts and equipment.

Roadside Assistance

Your policy can provide you with a roadside assistance benefit of up to $300 per breakdown.

Liability Coverage

You can pick the motorcycle insurance coverage that fits your needs. Most carriers offer underlying liability limits high enough to satisfy personal umbrella requirements, which means that you may be eligible for this additional coverage. In most states, guest passenger liability (mandatory on all street bikes) is automatically included at the same limit as your liability selection. Check with Summit Brokerage to determine your specific coverage.

Medical Coverage

This coverage provides for certain necessary medical expenses for you and any passenger that are the result of an accident.

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage

This coverage typically pays for expenses associated with injury or death from an accident caused by an uninsured, underinsured, or hit-and-run driver. It also covers you if you are hit as a pedestrian.

Let us help make sure you’re covered when you hit the streets of Portsmouth – talk to Summit Brokerage today to find out how to get good pricing and value on the motorcycle insurance that’s right for you. Give us a call at (603) 427-8969.

Boat Insurance & Watercraft Insurance in Portsmouth, NH

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We will find you comprehensive protection that protects you, your friends and family, your watercraft, and your boating equipment with a boat insurance policy that fits your needs. The average boat insurance policy costs less than a dollar a day to insure in New Hampshire. You’ll enjoy being on the water even more when you aren’t worried about your safety, the safety of your passengers, or your investment.

Do you know what to look for in a watercraft insurance policy?

Summit Brokerage can help you determine the right amount of coverage to meet your specific needs. Just give us a call today at (603) 427-8969 to get started. Here are some items you’ll need to consider when shopping for boat insurance in New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont.

  • Navigational Area: Know where you are covered in the water. Some companies, such as Safeco Insurance, offer protection that covers you up to 75 miles from the U.S. coastline, into Canadian coastal or inland waters, and into the Pacific coastal waters of Mexico.
  • Agreed Value Coverage: – Watercrafts depreciate just like automobiles. Actual cash value policies can make it difficult to replace a boat that’s been stolen or destroyed. This means that if your boat is a total loss, you will get the value you insured it for, minus any deductible.
  • Liability—Like car insurance, personal liability coverage provides coverage to other boaters and boat owners in the event you are at fault for an accident on the water. This coverage will pay to repair or replace the property of someone else, as well as for their medical care, lost wages, and other costs incurred as a result of a boating accident for which you are at fault.
  • Medical Payments—Medical payments coverage will pay for the cost of needed care that is the result of a boating accident. This coverage is available from $500 to $10,000 and covers you, your passengers, and even your water skiers/tubers, regardless of who is at fault.
  • Physical Damage Coverage—Physical damage coverage pays for the cost to repair or replace your watercraft, its motor, any permanently attached equipment, and your trailer if it is stolen or damaged.
  • Uninsured/Underinsured Watercraft Bodily Injury—Since boat coverage is not always mandatory, many boaters choose not to get insurance. If you are hit by an uninsured or underinsured boater and you are injured, this type of coverage pays for medical treatment, lost wages, and other costs associated with the accident.
  • Fuel Spill Liability and Wreckage Removal—Should your boat sink or be seriously damaged, there is a chance that it could leak oil or fuel into the water. As the boat’s owner, you are required by law to have this cleaned up, which can be time-consuming and expensive.
  • Personal Effects—Your policy can provide coverage for many personal effects, including clothing, jewelry, cell phones, scuba/snorkeling and other sporting equipment, and fishing equipment. Limits vary by state—check with Summit Brokerage for information. Personal effects coverage does not include jewelry, watches, or furs.
  • Unattached Equipment Coverage—This pays to repair or replace equipment that isn’t permanently attached to your boat or personal watercraft but is designed for use primarily on a boat. This includes items like lifesaving equipment, water skis, anchors, oars, fire extinguishers, tarps, etc.
  • Emergency Assistance—The Emergency Assistance Package provides coverage for towing, labor, and delivery of gas, oil, or a loaned battery if the watercraft is disabled while on the water.

Every need is unique—contact Summit Brokerage to find out how to get the boat and watercraft insurance coverage for your situation.

RV Insurance Coverage in New Hampshire

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RV insurance can protect your motorhome, travel trailer, camper, and even your horse trailer when traveling in and out of New Hampshire. Here at Summit Brokerage, let us help you select great coverage for your RV needs and get a great price at the same time. Call us today at (603) 427-8969 to get your free insurance quote.

Here are some things to consider when shopping for recreational vehicle insurance:
  • You can purchase RV Insurance in New Hampshire for personal or recreational use. This can be insured for usage up to 250 days per year. This gives you plenty of time to travel south and enjoy some warmer winter weather or that extended vacation.

  • Liability coverage provides you with bodily injury and property damage coverage, medical payments, uninsured coverage, and more. Coverage varies by state.

  • You may be able to choose how your comprehensive and collision coverage will be settled in the event of a covered total loss. Options tailored to your needs can include:
    • Stated Value—market value/actual cash value of the RV
    • Agreed Value—the insured amount, regardless of the current market value
    • Replacement Cost—We will replace your insured RV with a new RV that is most like it
  • Consider vacation liability coverage for when you stop driving and start using your recreational vehicle as a temporary residence. Some policies can include additional coverage for physical damage in Mexico.
  • Personal Effect Coverage provides replacement cost for damage or loss to items normally used with your RV when physical damage coverage is selected.
  • Some policies include roadside assistance, which has you covered 24/7 in the event of a breakdown or accident. Some will even allow you to upgrade the coverage to include lodging, transportation, and meal coverage if needed.
  • Ask if customer assistance is available 24/7 to answer all your insurance questions. In the event you have a loss, the insurance companies we work with have skilled claims teams who will work with you to get your RV repaired and back on the road.
  • Other additional coverage can include accident forgiveness, pet coverage, diminishing deductible, and more.
  • Discounts can lower your premium. Ask us at Summit Brokerage whether you qualify for safe driver discounts, original owner discounts, package discounts, and more.

  • You can save money if you insure more than one item with a single company, including your home, cars, motorcycles, classic cars, and boats. It will also simplify your life.

Call for a quote today at (603) 427-8969.

SR22 Insurance

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Every so often, someone will need an SR22 filing, also known as high-risk insurance. The SR22 is a form that is filed with the state and guarantees that you have purchased insurance. If you should let your insurance lapse, the insurance company would promptly notify the state with an SR26 form that rescinds their SR22 form. We can help you with your SR22 insurance requirements.

SR22 insurance is typically more expensive than standard auto insurance. Except for the SR22 form, there is no difference in the coverage that is available to you. Some insurance companies, however, may refuse to write a policy for someone who requires an SR22 filing. Additionally, your existing insurance company may cancel your insurance if you require an SR22 while you’re insured with them.

The reasons that people get an SR22 vary, but some reasons include:

  • Receive a Driving Under the Influence ticket
  • Too many speeding tickets
  • Reckless Driving conviction
  • Too many accidents
  • And more

It is important to understand that receiving an SR22 is not the end of the world! We make the SR22 process easy and have companies that will file directly with the state. You can even often leave our offices directly with an SR22 form.

“But I don’t even own a car! Why do I need an SR22?”

This is referred to as non-owner SR22. An SR22 does not cover a vehicle but is a form for a driver who holds a driver’s license. Each state carries different laws, so be sure to talk to your Summit Brokerage Insurance agent today about what you need to do if you need an SR22 filing.

Rideshare (Uber & Lyft) Insurance

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If you’re using your vehicle to deliver people to and from locations in exchange for money, your normal insurance policy will not provide you coverage while you’re working. To be sure you’re covered, you will need a specialized insurance policy geared towards ridesharing. This insurance policy provides coverage while driving for any transportation network company, such as Uber or Lyft, while the app is turned on, even if a rider has not been accepted. Our agency can help you find a rideshare insurance policy for Uber & Lyft drivers in New Hampshire.

This endorsement provides coverage for drivers who participate in ride-sharing activities. A ride-sharing activity can be described as someone who uses his or her own vehicle to drive passengers or property for a fee on behalf of companies like Uber or Lyft. This endorsement applies to the stated coverages during the period of time when the driver is available for hire until the driver accepts a request for transportation of persons or property for a fee.

Basically, these insurance policies will cover the driver on a personal auto policy whenever the ride-sharing companies’ insurance does not cover them. Typically, those policies will cover their drivers once they are on the app and accept a ride.

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