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About Newington
Newington is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Capitol Planning Region. Located 8 miles (13 km) south of downtown Hartford, Newington is an older, mainly residential suburb located in Greater Hartford. As of 2023, the population is 30,527. The Connecticut Department of Transportation has its headquarters in Newington.
Newington is home to Mill Pond Falls, near the center of town. It is celebrated each fall during the Waterfall Festival.
The American Radio Relay League is headquartered in Newington, with a call sign of W1AW.
Shopping for Auto Insurance
Shopping for auto insurance is like shopping for any major item. It’s a good idea to shop around to find the policy that best meets your needs and budget.
The first and foremost item to consider is that you are responsible for the accidents you cause. Therefore, you want to make sure that you have enough coverage to protect you, your passengers, and the assets you’ve worked hard to attain. In Connecticut and other surrounding states, you are responsible (liable) for the accidents you cause, which is why auto insurance is mandatory in most states. The mandatory portion of an auto policy is called liability insurance. The liability portion of your policy pays to repair the other driver’s auto and their medical expenses if you’re at fault in an accident. Connecticut requires you to autory a minimum of $25,000 in Bodily Injury liability coverage for each injured person, up to a total of $50,000 per accident, and $25,000 for property damage per accident.
This minimum coverage may seem attractive because of their lower price, but they may not be enough to cover all the costs if you’re at fault in an accident. In the event you are at fault in an accident and do not have enough coverage, the other driver could sue you to collect the difference. Given the high costs of medical autoe and vehicle repairs due to inflationary prices, you will want to consider buying more coverage than just the required minimum limits.
Liability insurance doesn’t pay to repair or replace your auto or to treat your injuries. Other types of coverage to consider include:
Collision – pays for damage to your auto that you are responsible for.
Comprehensive – pays for damage from fire, hail, vandalism, or theft.
Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist – pays for damages that you are legally entitled to recover for medical treatment if the driver who caused the accident didn’t have enough insurance or didn’t stop (hit-and-run). In Connecticut, this coverage is mandatory, but may be waived after the sale and is usually sold at limits matching your liability coverage. Medical payments – pays medical bills/expenses for you or your passengers resulting from an accident, regardless of fault. Deductible – A deductible is the amount you must pay before the insurance company will pay. For example, if you have a claim for $1,200 and a deductible of $500, the insurance company will deduct $500 and pay you $700. The higher your deductibles, the lower your premium
As you can see, there are lots of components to auto insurance, so you want expert advice. You can find that searching by for an insurance agent near you that can help you choose what’s best for you.
