STATE LAW – NEW MEXICO LIBRARY – GUIDE 04
Who Is an Insured Under New Mexico Auto Insurance?
Insured status can differ by coverage. Liability, UM/UIM, MedPay and other policy parts may define insured persons differently.
- Named insureds and resident relatives.
- Permissive users and occupants.
- Persons protected by first-party coverages.
- Employer, commercial, rental and rideshare insured definitions.
Insured status is coverage-specific
Liability, UM/UIM, MedPay, collision and other coverages can define insured persons differently. Analyze named insureds, resident relatives, permissive users, occupants, employees, and additional insureds under the actual policy.
New Mexico UM/UIM status can extend beyond the named insured
New Mexico distinguishes different classes of UM/UIM insureds and has long treated statutory UM/UIM coverage broadly. Whether a claimant qualifies can depend on household status, occupancy, liability insured status, and the specific policy wording.
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