The date of issue refers to the specific day on which your insurance policy was created and issued by the insurance company. This is essentially the birthdate of your coverage.

It’s important to note that the date of issue is not always the same as the effective date of the policy. The effective date is the day when your coverage actually begins and you’re protected by the insurance. There might be a delay between the issue date and the effective date, especially if there are conditions or requirements to be met before coverage starts.