Glossary term
Continuous coverage
Continuous coverage: An unbroken insurance history. Gaps are rated as a risk factor.
Where this term matters
Guides and entries on this site that use the term.
Guide
Car Insurance for College Students Without a Car
Whether a student without a car needs insurance—driving friends' cars, rentals, car-sharing, non-owner policies—and how to keep coverage history continuous.
Entry
Car Insurance After Graduation: A Checklist
What changes when a student graduates—leaving the family policy, losing student discounts, new address and job—and how to make the transition without a lapse or overpaying.
Entry
Non-Owner Car Insurance for College Students: When You Need It
Learn when college students without a car need non-owner car insurance to protect against liability, prevent coverage gaps, and cover borrowed vehicles.
Entry
College Car Insurance: Parents' Policy vs. Separate Policy
Deciding between keeping a college student on the family car insurance or buying an individual policy? Compare costs, discounts, liability, and coverage rules.