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Do you have to own the car to be able to insure it? For example, can a company owned vehicle be insured by an individual, or can a individually owned vehicle have insurance provided to it in the name of a company?

It varies from insurance company to insurance company. However, in general, if the vehicle is registered in a name of a company, you will need to purchase a commercial policy.

If the vehicle is registered in an individual's name, you will need to purchase a personal auto policy or a business-use auto policy (depending on how the vehicle is utilized).

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This car insurance question was asked on 7/11/2005

This auto insurance answer was last updated on 12/5/2005

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