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How Auto Insurance Rates Are Determined
Most people have no idea what their auto insurance rate is actually based off of. I believe loosely that it is some “pie-in-the-sky” number that came out of thin air. I assure you it is not in the more you understand your insurance rates the better position you will be to reduce them at some point in your life.
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Readers Question
What are some criteria for deciding what your insurance premiums will cost?
Chris
Lawton, Ok
Excellent Question Chris,
When insurance companies look at auto insurance rates for an individual, there is some criteria that is not based on their driving habits or their place of residence. Many insurance company’s review a person’s credit history to determine if they are the type that will pay the premiums regularly or will they have to chase them down every month to keep their coverage up to date.
A lapse in coverage can also cause car insurance rates to go up, if the person is required to carry what is termed in many states as an SR-22. This indicates that for some reason the person’s license has been suspended, usually due to lack of insurance coverage, and the insurance company has to keep the state notified of any change in coverage for that person. This additional work will cost the company money, resulting in auto insurance rates to obtain and keep coverage, typically for a three-year period.
Some of the obvious factors affecting car insurance rates are speeding tickets, accidents and convictions for driving under the influence. Many insurance companies interpret these convictions as placing the driver on the high risk list and will charge them more for their coverage
I have a teenager and I am looking for Auto Insurance. Can I find some auto insurance online?
Kyle,
Lawton, OK.
Great Question,
The time has finally arrived. Your son or daughter has turned 16 years old, has undergone driver’s education, and have passed their driving exam to obtain their driver’s license. But before you can let them take the family car for a spin, you must purchase young driver auto insurance to be sure they are insured on the road. In many states, it is illegal for anyone to drive without car insurance.
Young driver auto insurance has the highest insurance premiums of all of the types of car insurance available. That is because a high percentage of accidents in the United States are caused by drivers under the age of 25. Some of it is due to the fact that younger drivers are more inexperienced on the road, but younger drivers are also more apt to drive dangerously showing off for friends, not obey the posted speed limits, and be distracted while driving. All of these factors drive up the cost of car insurance.
The premium for auto insurance will typically be lower if the young driver possesses good grades in school. Insurance companies believe that good grades reflect a high sense of responsibility and assume that the sense of responsibility will carry over into driving. But one accident or speeding ticket can drive the premium for car insurance right back up to the normal rates. It is very important to maintain a good driving record to ensure that the insurance rate does not rise.
Is there such an insurance as student discount insurance?
Mary
Lawton, Ok.
Mary,
This is on the generous GOOD STUDENT DISCOUNT. This is one of the largest auto insurance discounts there are; and in my opinion, it’s for a good reason. In order to qualify for the Good Student Discount, you must be between the ages of 16 and 25 and also currently be a full-time high school or full-time college student. In most states, students must have a minimum GPA (grade point average) of 3.0 or better to qualify as well.
This discount may save you up to 15 percent on your entire car insurance policy! Males and unmarried females with less than 9 years of behind-the-wheel experience, who have already graduated from a 4-year college or university, may also be considered for this discount, granted they meet the above scholastic prerequisites. (Students enrolled in a home-study program may also be eligible if they show proof of upper-20 percent rankings for the following National Standardized Tests within the last 12 months: ACT California Achievement Test PLAN PSAT SAT I TAP)
Thousands of drivers across the United States are saving money on their car insurance with the Good Student Discount. If you feel that you qualify for this discount under the previously described requirements, be sure to check with your current insurance provider right away to see if they’re already giving you discounted rates on your monthly insurance premiums. You can also shop around for other insurance providers, considering that almost every major provider offers this discount.