How to Exchange Insurance Information Exchanging insurance information is an important part of dealing appropriately with an auto accident. Unfortunately, because auto accidents are stressful and frightening, it's sometimes hard to do it correctly in the moment. For some, it helps to keep a written, step-by-step guide in the same place as your insurance information to help you navigate through this trying part of modern life. Many insurance companies now include this kind of guide with their cards. If not, you can always make one by hand or on your computer. Have a question? Get an answer from a mechanic now! Things you'll need: Insurance card Pencil Paper Instructions Giving Your Information 1. Keep your insurance information in an easy to access and identify place in your car, such as a colored envelope in your glove box. Do not keep it with all your other automotive papers. You don't want to shuffle through three years of oil change receipts during an already stressfu ... Read more »