Auto Insurance Misrepresentation: Simply Explained (2024)

When you apply for auto insurance, the insurance company will ask you a number of questions. If you fail to answer these questions honestly or accurately, then you have committed auto insurance misrepresentation. In most cases, car insurance misrepresentation is an accident or typo and your insurance company will fix these errors without penalty. If your car insurance claim is denied for misrepresentation, then you could lose your insurance coverage or end up paying a fine or higher auto insurance rates.

UPDATED: Jun 26, 2024Fact Checked

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Ty Stewart

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Ty Stewart is the founder and CEO of SimpleLifeInsure.com. He started researching and studying about insurance when he got his first policy for his own family. He has been featured as an insurance expert speaker at agent conventions and in top publications.  As an independent licensed insurance agent, he has helped clients nationwide to secure affordable coverage while making the process simpl...

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Tim Bain

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Tim Bain is a licensed insurance agent with 23 years of experience helping people protect their families and businesses with the best insurance coverage to meet their needs.  His insurance expertise has been featured in several publications, including Investopedia and eFinancial. He also does digital marking and analysis for KPS/3, a communications and marking firm located in Nevada. 

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UPDATED: Jun 26, 2024

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UPDATED: Jun 26, 2024

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Our insurance industry partnerships don’t influence our content. Our opinions are our own. To compare quotes from many different companies please enter your ZIP code on this page to use the free quote tool. The more quotes you compare, the more chances to save.

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