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I’m moving from Rhode Island to Maryland. I have to change my insurance, don't I? How do I update it?

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Lauren Smith · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“Yes, you need to update your policy when you move. Generally, you have 30-90 days to change your address with your insurance company. That said, every state is different. You’ll want to check with Maryland’s DMV to determine what your next steps are.
Since updating your address and insurance can impact your rate, moving is a great time to shop around for insurance. An easy way to do this is with the
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Maryland
deals with a lot of flooding and other forms of severe weather, so you might want to consider adding comprehensive and collision coverage.
Comprehensive coverage
protects your vehicle from weather-related damage. Maryland is also the 10th most populated state. That’s a lot of people on the roads, which means more accidents!
Collision coverage
can help protect your vehicle from this.
Hope you have a great move!”
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