Missing your insurance premium payment can cause you big troubles: Failing to pay your insurance premium can lead to the suspension or cancellation of your policy. Once a payment is missed, most insurers will grant a grace period—typically 10 to 30 days—during which you can make the payment without losing coverage. However, if the premium remains unpaid after this period, your policy will lapse, leaving you unprotected. This means if an incident occurs during the lapse, such as a car accident or