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Underinsured Motorist

What it means
Coverage that may help when an at-fault driver has liability insurance, but their limits aren't enough for your injuries or damages.
Tennessee example
You're hit on I-40 near Knoxville by a driver carrying only state-minimum liability; UIM may apply after their limits are exhausted, subject to your policy.
Why it hits your wallet
Minimum-limit drivers are common; UIM is the literacy layer that addresses 'they had insurance — just not enough.'

Underinsured motorist (UIM) pairs with uninsured motorist (UM) on many auto policies. Limits, stacking rules, and offsets vary. Read your declarations page and ask how UIM interacts with health insurance and med-pay before you need it.