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How staying insured when you don't own a car will save you money when you do

Buying nonowner auto insurance protects you when you rent, share, or borrow a car. It also protects you from higher insurance prices when you do buy a car.

Non owned auto

Why doesn't non owner car insurance cover the car you're driving?

Non owner car insurance doesn't cover the car you're driving. Here's why not and what to do.

College insurance

Top 4 reasons your college kid needs non owned auto insurance

If your college student drives but doesn't own a car, they may need non owned auto insurance. Read on to find out why.

Rental cars

Can I rent a car without auto insurance?

We explain why you need auto insurance when you rent a car and what your options are.

Non owned auto

What you need to know about non owner car insurance

Everything you need to know about non owner auto insurance. What it covers, when you need it, and where to buy it. Also confusingly called non owned car insurance or named non owned insurance. Don't worry - we'll make it easy to understand!

Rental cars

Why credit card insurance may not pay for a rental car crash

Many people assume their credit card insurance will cover an accident in a rental car. This is only partially true. Read on for what to look out for.

College insurance

Insurance for college students 101: Basic financial literacy

Based on hundreds of interviews, we share the top 5 things college students don't know about insurance but should.

College insurance

Does my car insurance cover my kid who is away at school?

If your college student ever drives at school, make sure you understand when they are covered under your car insurance and when they aren't.

College insurance

Insurance for college students: what does your kid need?

Your kid's college requires health insurance, but that's not all your newly independent college kid needs. Read on to learn about insurance for the college set.

College insurance

Your homeowners insurance may not fully cover your college kid

Save yourself and your kid from an unpleasant surprise. There are limitations to what your homeowners insurance will cover for your college kid. Here's what to consider.

Insurance professionals

Agents get more than just product from Surround Insurance

Surround offers innovative products to insurance agents as well as selling scenarios, blog content, and social media support.

Freelancing and Gig Work

A side hustle by any other name

We sell freelancing insurance, but it turns out there are a whole lot more names for it than "freelancing". Read on to see the list we've collected.

Non owned auto

Car insurance for the carless lifestyle

When you gave up your car, you probably gave up your car insurance too. Here's why that may not have been such a good idea.

Rental cars

Two questions answer whether you need rental car insurance

We share the only two questions you need to answer to determine whether you need to buy rental car insurance at the counter.

Rental cars

Rental car insurance, explained

What are those weird insurance coverages that get pushed at the rental car counter?? CDW, LIS, and PEC explained.

Non owned auto

Am I covered if I get in a crash in my friend's car?

How do you know if you're insured if you get in a crash in a friend's car? We'll tell you how to protect yourself.

Rental cars

Booking a shared car when you don't have your own car insurance

How to handle car insurance when you book a Zipcar, Getaround, or Turo and you don't have car insurance of your own.

Renters insurance

How much insurance do I need in my new apartment?

Your landlord may require you to get renters insurance when you sign your lease. Regardless of whether it's required, here's how much insurance you should need.

Non owned auto

Driving someone else's car when you don't have insurance

Don't have your own car insurance? Here's how to think about the risks of driving someone else's car, and what you can do to protect yourself.

Insurance professionals

Insurance Agents for Millennials and Gen Z

It may seem counterintuitive, but insurance agents with digital business processes are the right fit for Millennials and Gen Z. We share why.

Insurance professionals

Four ways to improve your agency’s digital image in no time

Zombie Facebook pages, wrong web addresses, missing Google business listings? Learn what may be stopping customers from finding your agency.

Insurance professionals

Insurance agents shouldn't be underserved customers

Carriers aren't giving agents the products needed to serve younger customers, making growth and agency perpetuation harder than they should be.

Biking and bike commuting

What you learn when your bike is stolen

Bike theft is infuriating for those of us who depend on our bikes for transportation. Here's what I learned from having one and a half bikes stolen.

College insurance

Worried when your kid drives someone else's car?

You may wince every time your kid talks about driving their roommate's car. Here's how to protect them with insurance for just this situation.

College insurance

Just graduated? Here's the insurance you should get.

We all know we need health insurance. Once you're set there, what other kinds of insurance should you get once you're out on your own?