> But for most insurance policies there is a buffer time during which you > pay and get nothing until the paid sum reaches a certain significant > limit. So what's the difference ? I don't have that on any of my policies! I can come down with a big di$$$ease, or total my car the day the policy is signed, and they have to pay up. Statistically unlikely of course, and likely to be looked at closely. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist