Uninsured Motorist Coverage Explained

Uninsured Motorist Coverage pays for your injuries and vehicle damage when you're hit by a driver with no insurance or insufficient coverage to pay your claim. It's often the only way to recover costs when the at-fault driver can't pay — approximately 1 in 8 drivers nationwide carry no insurance at all.

Updated April 2026

What Is Uninsured Motorist Coverage Insurance?

How Much Does Uninsured Motorist Coverage Insurance Cost?

  • Coverage limits you select — higher bodily injury limits (e.g., $100,000/$300,000 vs. $25,000/$50,000) increase your premium proportionally.
  • Uninsured driver rate in your state — states with higher percentages of uninsured motorists often have higher premiums for this coverage because the risk of a claim is greater.
  • Whether you add property damage coverage — UMPD typically adds $3 to $8 per month on top of bodily injury coverage where available.
  • Your driving record and points — carriers may increase this coverage cost if you have recent violations or accidents, though the surcharge is typically smaller than the impact on liability premiums.
  • Whether you stack coverage across multiple vehicles — stacking allows you to combine limits from all vehicles on your policy, but it can increase premiums by 30% to 60%.
  • Your deductible on UMPD — choosing a $500 deductible instead of $250 can reduce this portion of the premium by 10% to 15%.

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