When does a new car insurance policy start?
When you buy a new car insurance policy, it starts at 12:01 AM on the listed date. When your new car insurance starts on the same date your old car insurance ends, you avoid a lapse in coverage. Your new policy starts the second your old policy ends.
What is an insurance policy period?
An insurance policy period is the time frame during which an insurance policy is effective. The start date and end date are the cutoff dates on your documentation, payments, and coverage unless you renew the policy. An insurance policy period is the time frame during which an insurance policy is effective. It most often applies to car insurance.
When does my car insurance policy expire?
Most car insurance policies expire at 12:01 AM on the listed date. This date may be listed as the cancellation date or the date of expiry on your car insurance documentation. Let’s say you buy a 6-month car insurance policy from GEICO on March 1. That car insurance policy should expire on September 1.