How Insurance Companies Determine Your Premium
Many of you wonder how auto insurers come up with the price of their policies. Actuaries, risk managers, underwriters, and claims managers all contribute information in determining your rates. In this blog post, we will list some of the most important factors that are used to determine insurance premiums.
Age: Your age plays a large part in determining your premium, especially if you are between the ages of 16 and 25. Companies believe that driving experience comes with age. The statistics show that young males have more accidents than any other group. If you are between 18 and 40 you should shop around for cheaper rates every 2-4 years. Companies lower your rates as you get older.
Amount of Coverage: The more coverage you have and the higher your limits will usually increase your premiums. Some companies will now give you discounts if you maintain more than the state minimum requirements.
Credit: Credit scoring or insurance scoring is done by most auto insurers. They use this information to determine your likelihood of submitting claims. This of course has a bearing on your premiums.
Car Type: The type of car you drive directly affects your premiums. If you are getting just liability, the type of car is less of a factor except for the discounts you get for air bags and seat belts. For those who need physical damage coverage, the car type is major. The value of the car and how much it cost to repair helps to determine your premiums. Insurance companies also know there are certain cars that are high in theft. Sports cars and coupes are still the leading types of cars that are high in premium. Domestic cars are usually less in premium than foreign cars.
Driving Mileage: The number of miles you drive a year can increase your premium. The more miles you drive, the greater the possibility of an accident.
Where You Drive: Some companies will surcharge you if you drive to work in the city or to another state, especially if the city has high accidents and theft occurrences. If a neighboring state has regulations that differ greatly, there are a few companies that might increase your rate.
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