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Auto
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Personal Auto

Austin Mutual's Personal Auto policy provides protection - for you and your family.



Austin Mutual automobile insurance is designed and competitively priced for the responsible driver.


Policy Features

Personal umbrella liability coverage is available to applicants who maintain personal liability insurance.  Austin Mutual must write the personal liability, supporting property coverage and eligible automobile liability.

Principal Personal Auto Coverage(s)
Liability Protection
Pays for Bodily Injury or Property Damage for which any covered person is legally responsible because of an auto accident.  Limits available up to $500,000 per person/$500,000 per accident for Bodily Injury and $250,000 per accident for Property Damage.
Medical Payments Protection
(available in select states)
Pays reasonable expenses incurred for necessary medical and funeral services because of bodily injury. 
Personal Injury Protection
(available in select states)
Pays each eligible insured person benefits for bodily injury, loss of income, loss of services, or death by you or a family member due to an accident.
Uninsured Motorists Protection
Pays damages to covered person for bodily injury resulting from an auto accident when the other driver is uninsured, but legally liable.
Underinsured Motorists Protection
Pays damages for bodily injury expenses that you are legally entitled to recover from another driver when that driver's insured is inadequate to cover your loss.

 

 

Coverage for Damage to Your Auto
Other Than collision (Comprehensive) will pay for damage to your auto caused by fire, theft, glass breakage, falling objects, windstorm, flood, hail or vandalism subject to applicable deductible.
Collision coverage will cover the damage to your auto if it collides with another vehicle or stationary object subject to applicable deductible.
Also if your auto cannot be driven because of a covered loss, temporary transportation expenses coverage is provided up to $20 per day, subject to a maximum of $600.

Common Optional Coverage(s)
Towing and Labor Costs
pay for towing and labor costs incurred each time a covered auto is disabled.  Eligible vehicles must be insured for Other than Collision" coverage and must not be over 10 years old.
Increased Limits Transportation Expenses (Rental Reimbursement) pays for expenses incurred by renting a substitute auto and transportation expenses incurred as a result of loss.
Trailer/Topper/Camper Body Coverage
Extended Non-Owned Coverage for Named Individual
Full Safety Glass Coverage
Auto Loan/Lease Coverage
Antique Autos

Driver and Auto Risk Credits
Safe Driver Discount
when no driver in the household has a moving violation or chargeable accident within the last three years (new business).
Multi-Car Discount applies when our policy insures two or more private passenger autos owned by the same individual or jointly owned and insured on the same policy
Supporting Coverage Discount applies when you have a Homeowners or Mobile Homeowners policy insured with Austin.
Senior Driver Discount for drivers who are age 55 and over.
Accident Prevention Course Credit (available in select states) for 55 and Alive Course.
Farm Territory Discount applies to private passenger vehicles garaged and used on a farm.
Good Student Discount (available in select states) if a high school or college student in your household maintains a minimum "B" or equivalent.
Anti-Theft Discount applies to "Other than Collision" coverage(s) when your car is equipped with anti-theft devices.
Asset Management Discount based upon exceptional financial management.

Higher Deductibles can reduce premium by selecting a higher deductible for physical damage coverage on your auto.
Common Loss Deductible (available in select states) this provision automatically applies one deductible to all coverage(s)/policies affording protection to the same loss insured within Austin Mutual Insurance Company.

You want security and confidence that your personal vehicles are protected.  Austin Mutual Insurance Company provides affordable, quality protection and service tailored to meet your individual needs.


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Homeowners

The purchase of a home represents a major investment, one of the largest we will make in our lifetime.  It is only prudent to take precautions to protect your home and personal property against loss or damage.



Austin Mutual Offers custom designed Homeowner Programs to fit your individual needs.

Tenants - Renters Policy
This program is designed for individuals who occupy an apartment or dwelling as a tenant.

Principle Insurance Protection
Personal Property, Additional Living Costs & Loss of Rent, Personal Liability and Medical Payments to Others

Unit-Owners - Condominium Owners Policy
This program is designed for individuals who own a condominium unit as a primary residence.

Principle Insurance Protection
Residence, Personal Property, Additional Living Costs and Loss of Rent, Personal Liability & Medical Payments to Others

Standard Homeowners Policy
This program is designed for a one to four family owner occupied dwelling.  Seasonal or Secondary residences are also acceptable under this program if we insure the primary residence.

Principle Insurance Protection
Residence, Private Structures, Personal Property, Additional Living Costs and Loss of Rents, Personal Liability and Medical Payments to Others.  This policy provides risks for direct physical loss, unless the loss is excluded under the residence, private structures and additional living costs and loss of rents coverage.

Home-Xtra Policy
This program is designed to provide preferred comprehensive single-family insurance protection.

Principle Insurance Protection
Residence, Private Structures, Personal Property, Additional Living Costs and Loss of Rents, Personal Liability and Medical Payments to Others.  This policy covers all risks of direct physical loss, with certain exceptions for the residence, private structures and additional living costs and loss of rents coverage.

Home-Xtra+ Policy
This program provides maximum coverage for the single-family risk for the preferred client. 

Principle Insurance Protection
Residence, Private Structures, Personal Property, Additional Living Costs and Loss of Rents, Personal Liability and Medical Payments to Others.  This policy covers risks of direct physical loss, unless the loss is excluded.

Residence
Covers your residence including additions, built-in components and building materials used for remodeling or repairing your home.

Private Structures
Covers unattached structures that are related to your residence.  Also, fences, driveways, sidewalks and other permanently installed outdoor fixtures are included.

Personal Property
Covers personal property that is owned by you or in your personal care, anywhere in the world.  However, personal property that is kept at another residence is limited to 10% of Coverage C.

Additional Living Costs and Loss of Rents
Covers increased costs and loss of rent or fair rental value if you home becomes inhabitable due to an insured loss.

Personal Liability
Pays on your behalf for damages due to bodily injury or property damage caused by an occurrence related to your residence or personal activities.

Medical Payments to Others
Pays on your behalf for damages due to bodily injury or property damage caused by an occurrence related to your residence or personal activities.

Mobile Home
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Mobile Home

This program is designed for the better than average mobile homes.  Other coverage(s) such as inland marine and optional liability endorsements may be added to this policy, providing package policy protection.



Basic - Form1
Property Coverage provides for named perils of fire, extended coverage, vandalism, limited glass and theft with other limited named perils of loss, under the residence, private structures, personal property and additional living costs and loss of rents coverage.  Personal Liability provides damages due to bodily injury or property damage caused by an occurrence related to the insured premises or the insured's personal activities.  Medical Payments to Others provides medical expenses incurred by persons who are not insureds if bodily injury occurs in connection with the insured premises or the insured's personal activities.

Basic - Form 2
Property Coverage provides for named perils of Basic - Form 1 and other perils including falling objects; weight of ice, snow or sleet; sudden and accidental tearing apart, burning or bulging; accidental discharge of liquids or steam; freezing, sudden and accidental damage from electrical currents; under the residence, private structures, personal property and additional living costs and loss of rents coverage.  Personal Liability and Medical Payments to Others is provided.

Special - Form 3
Property Coverage provides for risks of direct physical loss, unless the loss is excluded, under the residence, private structures, personal property and additional living costs and loss of rents coverage.  Provides coverage of perils of fire, extended coverage and other named perils (same as Broad - Form 2) for personal property.  Personal Liability and Medical Payments to Others is provided.

Tenant - Form 4
Property Coverage provides for perils of fire, extended coverage, vandalism, theft and other named perils (same as Broad - Form 2) for personal property.  Coverage is provided for the insured's interest in building improvements and betterments and related costs under additional living costs and loss of rents.  Personal Liability and Medical Payments to Others is provided.
Mobile Homeowners Credits
  • Protective Device Credit, Central Station Burglary and/or Fire Alarm, Fire Department and/or Police Department Alarm, Local Alarms, including smoke and/or gas detection or Sprinkler System.
  • Tie Down Credit
  • Approved Mobile Home Park Credit
Mobile Homeowners Optional Coverages:

Mobile-Manufactured Home Replacement Cost
Replacement Value Personal Property
Private Structures - Increased Limit
Private Structures - Away From Premises
Accidental Discharge Water-Filled Furniture
Securities higher theft limit
Guns higher theft limit
Business Property higher limit
Motorized Vehicles higher limit
Home Computers
Additional Living Costs and Loss of Rents increased limit
Fire Department Service Charge higher limit
Loss Assesment higher limit
Secured Party's Interest - Additional Coverage
Higher Liability Limits
Additional Residence Premises - Occupied by an Insured
Water Bed Liability
Office, Professional, Private School or Studio Occupancy
Watercraft Liability
Care Provided for Others (1 to 3 persons)
Incidental Farming
Expanded Ordinance or Law Coverage
Automatic Adjustments of Limits
Private Structures - With Incidental Occupancies
Personal Property - Increased Limit
Money higher theft limit
Unscheduled Jewelry, Watches and Furs higher theft limit
Silverware, Goldware and Pewterware higher theft limit
Electronic Devices higher limit
Ice Fishing Houses higher limit
Refrigerated Food Spoilage higher limit
Tenant's Improvements higher limit
Scheduled Personal Property Coverage Inland Marine
Consent to Move Mobile Home Collision or Upset
Additional and Secondary Locations
Domestic Employees
Additional Residence Premises Rented to Others 1-2 family
Business Activities - Not Owned by the Insured
Owned Snowmobiles and ATV's Liability - off premises
Personal Injury
Golf Cart Liability
Farm Personal Liability
Mobile Homeowners Basic Coverage
Tenant - Form 4
Forms 1, 2 & 3
Residence (minimum limit) N/A $20,000
Private Structures N/A 10% of Coverage A
Personal Property $15,000
$20,000 with Replacement Coverage

50% of Coverage A
Additional Living Costs & Loss of Rent 20% of Coverage C 20% of Coverage A
Personal Liability $300,000 & $500,000 Options $100,000 $100,000
Medical Payments $2,000 & $3,000 per person options $1,000 per person
$25,000 per accident
$1,000 per person
$25,000 per accident
Basic Deductible $500, $1,000 & $2,500 Options $250 ` $250
Mobile Home Age Limit 12 Years 12 Years - Forms
2 & 3
15 Years - Form 1
Replacement Value - Personal Property Optional Optional
Special Limits on Unscheduled Personal Property
   
Money
$250 $250
Securities
$1,500 $1,500
Electronic Devices, Accessories & Anntennas
$1,500 $1,500
Watercraft & Trailers N.O.C. limit applies to each item
$1,500 $1,500
Jewelry, Silverware & Guns (Theft) limit applies to each item
$2,500 $2,500
Business Property
-On Premises
-Off Premises

$2,500
$250

$2,500
$250
Fire Department Service Charge
$500 $500
Credit Card & Grace Markers limit applies to each item
$1,500 $1,500
Refrigerated Food Spoilage
$500 $500
Motorized Vehicle to Service Premises
$5,000 $5,000
Ice Fishing Houses
$1,500 $1,500
Emergency Removal
Included Included
Building Increase Cost Ordinance or Law

Included
MN & WI coverage unlimited
Included
MN & WI coverage unlimited
Watercraft Outboard Liability up to 50 h.p.

Included
WI outboard h.p. unlimited
Included
WI outboard h.p. unlimited
Personal Injury Liability Optional Optional

Dwelling Properties
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Dwelling Properties

Dwelling Properties may be written when we have the primary property and liability supporting coverage.  This program is designed for properties that are in average or above average condition, with satisfactory maintenance and upkeep.  Prospects for coverage are non-owner (tenant) occupied primary or secondary (seasonal) dwelling properties.

Policy Features
$250 Minimum Policy Deductible, Maximum Two Family Dwelling and Annual Term.

Principal Coverage(s)
  • Residence covers the dwelling, additions, built-in components, attached fixtures and detachable building items.  Coverage also applies to appliances, carpets and window coverings in rental portions of the dwelling.  Tools and equipment used to service the premises are covered under the residence when the policy does not otherwise include coverage for personal property.
  • Related Private Structures covers unattached structures related to the dwelling, including their additions, built-in component, fixtures and detachable building items.  Coverage also applies to fences, driveways, sidewalks and other permanently installed outdoor fixtures.
  • Personal Property covers household contents and personal property usual to the occupancy of the dwelling as a residence.
  • Additional Living Costs and Fair Rental Value covers increased living costs and/or loss of rental value that occurs when an insured loss makes a covered location unfit for use.
Optional Coverage(s)
  • Related Private Structures
  • Additional Living Costs & Fair Rental Value
  • Earthquake
  • Water Damage
  • Loss Assessment
  • Tenant's Improvements
  • Fire Department Service Charge
  • Residence Modified Replacement Cost
  • Condominium Fixtures, Additions & Alterations

Credits

  • Protective Devices
  • Superior Conditions
Umbrella
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Personal Umbrella

The present day life-style involves greater participation in community activities, meeting more people and more travel than in the past, which results in greater exposure to risks of loss.  In addition, the trend is higher jury awards.  One major lawsuit could wipe out your assets overnight.  To provide a safeguard for this situation, personal umbrella liability coverage is available.

Eligibility

Personal umbrella liability coverage is available to applicants who maintain personal liability insurance.  Austin Mutual must write the personal liability, supporting property coverage and eligible automobile liability.

Coverage Description

Personal umbrella liability coverage is designed to provide worldwide catastrophe protection in excess of primary personal liability and personal auto liability policies.

Personal umbrella liability coverage is subject to a minimum self-insured retention of $250.  It is written on an annual basis.

Underlying Insurance Requirement

Personal umbrella liability is excess insurance, it is mandatory that underlying insurance be maintained during the entire term of the personal umbrella liability policy for limits equal to or greater than those indicated under the minimum "Underlying Insurance Requirements."  Failure to do so makes the policyholder responsible (self-insured) to the extent of the required underlying insurance.

Liability Coverage

We will pay for damages for which an insured becomes legally liable due to bodily injury, personal injury or property damage.  Damages include pre-judgement interest awarded against the insured.  Liability must arise from an occurrence covered by the policy and coverage applies only to damages in excess of the minimum retained limit.

Defense Coverage

The Company has the right to defend, investigate and settle any claim or suit seeking damages covered by the policy.  The Company may also choose to participate with the insured or underlying insurer in the handling and defense of a claim or suit that it believes may involve the umbrella policy.  The Company's duty to defend ends when it has paid claims in an amount equal to the limit of liability.

Limits of Liability

$1,000,000 per occurrence, Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage available if requested
$2,000,000 per occurrence, Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage available if requested
$3,000,000 per occurrence
$4,000,000 per occurrence
$5,000,000 per occurrence


Underlying Insurance Requirement

The following minimum limits of liability must be maintained during the term of the personal umbrella liability coverage:

Personal Liability
$300,000 per occurrence combined single limit

Automobile Liability
Private passenger autos and light trucks
(10,000 lbs or less)

$300,000 per occurrence combined single limit
$250,000 per person/$500,000 per occurrence bodily injury split limits
$100,000 per occurrence property damage
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists limit must be the same as automobile liability limits

Youthful drivers (age 25 or under) with one moving violation within a 3-year period.
$500,000 per occurrence combined single limit
$500,000 per person/$500,000 per occurrence bodily injury split limits
$100,000 per occurrence property damage

Recreational Vehicles & Snowmobiles not licensed for highway use
$300,000 per occurrence combined single limit

Watercraft
$300,000 per occurrence combined single limit


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