Collision Insurance


Definition of "Collision insurance"

Ashley McNulty
  Coldwell Banker

In automobile insurance, coverage providing protection in the event of physical damage to the insured's own automobile (other than that covered under comprehensive insurance) resulting from collision with another inanimate object.



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