Cheap Car Insurance in Wisconsin
Wisconsin auto insurance requirements
Car owners in Wisconsin must buy two types of auto insurance for their vehicles: Liability and uninsured motorist coverage. But you may want more insurance than what the state requires.
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Medical payments (MedPay) coverage
MedPay covers medical and funeral expenses for anyone injured or killed while driving or riding in your car. It also covers you if you're a pedestrian and struck by a car.
- Wisconsin auto insurers must offer you MedPay but you can reject it.
- If you buy MedPay, the minimum coverage amount is $1,000.
Comprehensive and collision coverage
These aren't required by the state, but you're probably are required to have them if you have a car loan or lease. Lenders and leasing companies can mandate collision and comprehensive insurance.
- Comprehensive: Covers car theft, damage caused by hitting an animal, and damage from flood, hail, fire, vandalism, falling objects and explosions.
- Collision coverage: Covers your car's damage from hitting another car or an object, like a sign post.
Rental reimbursement
Pays for a rental car if your vehicle is being repaired after a car accident.
You must show an insurance ID card (or other proof of financial responsibility) in Wisconsin when:
- Law enforcement requests it.
Penalties for not having car insurance in Wisconsin
- Fine up to $5,000 for operating without proof of financial responsibility.
- Fine up to $5,000 for producing fraudulent proof of insurance or other financial responsibility.
Source: Property Casualty Insurers Association of America
Updated Sept. 5, 2019