5 Halloween Pranks And How Insurance Can Help

When ghosts and goblins run amok, only people with the right insurance will be in luck. Find out which policies pay when Halloween pranks are more trick than treat — or when something more serious happens. 1. Your car gets egged: Last year, insurance claims related to car vandalism increased on Halloween and the days before and after, says Kevin Quinn, vice president of claims at Mercury Insurance. Raw eggs, pumpkins and rocks are all common projectiles. How insurance can help: If your car can’t be cleaned or suffers serious damage, such as a broken window, it’s usually covered by comprehensive car insurance.