Surcharge — definition (Auto Insurance)

Auto Insurance

An extra charge applied to the premium by an insurance company, usually applied as a result of at-fault accidents or moving violations.

Pennsylvania Insurance Department — Auto Insurance Glossary retrieved 2014-05-19

An extra charge added to your premium by an insurance company. For automobile insurance, a surcharge is usually added if you have at-fault accidents.

Texas Department of Insurance — Glossary of Common Auto Insurance Terms retrieved 2014-05-19

An extra charge added to your premium by an insurance company.

Texas Department of Insurance and Office of Public Insurance Counsel — Glossary of Common Homeowners Insurance Terms retrieved 2014-05-16

To fill or load to excess. Any storage above the full pool.

An extra or additional charge.

Federal Maritime Commission — Federal Maritime Commission Glossary retrieved 2014-05-31