Car insurance glossary
What is combined single limit?
A combined single limit provides one liability maximum for covered bodily injury and property damage from an accident.
Also called: CSL insurance
Glossary date: June 8, 2026
How it works
Unlike split limits, it does not assign separate maximums to one person, all injured people, and property damage, although other policy terms still apply.
Example
A $300,000 combined single limit can be allocated across covered injuries and property damage from one accident up to the total limit.
Why it matters
The single pool offers flexibility among covered damages but still has a firm maximum.
What to check on your policy
Confirm whether the limit is per accident and compare it with the total protection offered by split-limit alternatives.
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