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Old Jul 8, 2021 | 2:06 pm
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Originally Posted by SpaethCo
So yes, not having your own auto insurance may make the card shift from secondary to primary CDW, but that coverage is only good for a financially survivable event. Just be aware that any card-only coverage still leaves you exposed to losses that could alter your family's entire financial future.
Indeed- until last fall I hadn’t owned a car in 15 years, so I’d rely on Amex being primary for collision but always purchased the rental company’s liability coverage (which unfortunately really does add up). Over the years I explored, more than once, a non-owner policy through State Farm (who does my homeowner’s insurance), but was always quoted an annual premium of $700-900 which didn’t make it worth it based on my rental patterns.
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