Does the friend's insurance help?

It can — most policies extend liability to non-owned autos as excess coverage after your policy pays.

Let a friend borrow your car?

Someone Else Drove My Car — Am I Covered? (US)

Permissive use: usually yes. Named driver exclusion: no. Regular driver not on policy: insurer can deny. Depends on wording.

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The short answer

Most US auto policies follow the car — 'permissive use' extends coverage to any driver you occasionally let use your vehicle. Exceptions: household members who live with you must be listed (or excluded); a friend who drives regularly (weekly commutes in your car) must be added; drivers you explicitly excluded on the policy are never covered.

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Does the friend's insurance help?: It can — most policies extend liability to non-owned autos as excess coverage after your policy pays.

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