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You and your next door neighbor may drive similar vehicles and have the exact same auto insurance coverage from the exact same provider, but your premiums may be drastically different. Why?
To determine your premium, your auto insurance company uses a complex algorithm that takes countless factors into consideration. Some of those factors are obviously related to driving, such as how many speeding tickets you’ve had and when you received your last one, the age and type of vehicle you drive, and how many insurance claims you’ve filed in the past.
Other factors seem completely unrelated to your driving habits, such as your age and gender, occupation and marital status. If you have a teen driver on your policy, they may even look at their grades in school.
All of these factors come together to paint a picture of who you are and how likely you are to file an insurance claim. In other words, if you are a 25-year-old unmarried male with a lead foot and an affinity for expensive cars, you’re going to pay more for insurance than your married counterpart who has a sparkling driving record and drives an old clunker. The more likely you are to file a claim and the more money that your insurance provider is likely to pay out on your behalf, the higher your premium will be.
You may notice that your premium can change from year to year. That’s because if even one factor that affects your rate changes, say, you got married, bought a house, or changed careers, your premium is re-calculated.
Your auto insurance premium is based on a wide array of personal factors. Here are 13 things that your auto insurance provider considers when calculating your premium.
Obviously, the level of coverage you choose will have the most significant impact on how much your coverage costs. The more money an insurer could potentially pay out on your claim, the more money you’ll pay for your coverage.
Generally speaking, older drivers are less likely to be in a collision and therefore enjoy more affordable premiums. Younger drivers, on the other hand, typically pay the most for coverage.
In Nevada, auto insurance companies can base their rates partly on a policyholder’s gender. Because men are statistically riskier drivers, they typically pay a higher auto insurance rate than women.
As a whole, married drivers are safer drivers and therefore pay less for auto insurance coverage than their unmarried counterparts.
Not only do drivers with clean driver’s histories qualify for better rates, but they are also often eligible for discounts for good driving, which can save a significant amount of money each month.
If you feel like you are victim of an insurance scam accident, first thing to do is call 911. Take pictures of the other passengers and make note of who is in the car at the time of the accident. Take pictures of the damage and who was driving and note exactly what happened, along with getting all license plate numbers involved.
Many drivers would not even consider looking into insurance coverage on an after-market audio system. There are a few things to consider, however. Is it covered by your auto insurance?
If your car was hit by someone and they do the legal/right thing by admitting it and paying for it, all is well. The “at fault” driver’s insurance will cover it under their property damage portion of their insurance for your car to be fixed. In the case that someone hits your beautiful new car while you are in the store and drives away, what do you do?
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Because past behavior is indicative of future behavior, drivers who frequently file claims will pay more for their coverage.
Studies have shown that drivers with credit scores under 600 are more likely to be involved in a collision. For this reason, insurers factor your credit score when determining your premium.
Different geographic locations have different exposures to risk, resulting in varying auto insurance rates.
Inexperienced drivers pose a greater risk to the insurer and will automatically pay more for auto insurance coverage, regardless of their age.
Any lapse in coverage will result in a higher monthly premium, and don’t forget we have penalties here in Nevada from the DMV if there is any lapse in coverage. In Nevada it’s best to carry, at a minimum, liability coverage. If you don’t have at least liability coverage, when you do come back into the market to get a policy, you will pay higher rates; at least initially for the first 6 months or so. Drivers who have never had a lapse in their auto insurance coverage are statistically less likely to be involved in a collision. Keeping at least state minimum liability coverage will keep your rate down lower than if you decide to not carry any insurance at all.
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If you drive a vehicle that is more likely to be stolen, you can expect to pay more for auto insurance coverage. The age of a vehicle also affects the rate. The bells and whistles in your auto may cost more to insure because it would cost more to replace. Year, Make, Model are some of the many factors in premium costs.
Your auto insurer will want to know why you’re driving your vehicle. If you drive every day to work or school, your exposure to risk is greater than that of someone who only drives once a week to go to the grocery store.
The more time you spend on the road, the more likely you are to get into a collision. Therefore, those who put more annual miles on their vehicle than the average driver pay a higher premium.
Our auto insurance agents can help you get the best coverage for the best deal on auto insurance coverage. Contact us today to talk about your driving habits and needs, and we’ll help you understand your options.
Are you worried that you’re overpaying for auto insurance? We can help you review your coverage and see if you qualify for any discounts.
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Starting in 2010, a tax credit (different than a tax deduction) could be given to a small business employer who purchased or has/had group health insurance.
Lifetime Limits on New Health Insurance Plans are Now Illegal
Children under the age of 19 Can Not Be Denied Health Insurance
New plans must cover preventative services, we are unsure of what preventative services are covered in full at this time, but there cannot be “cost sharing”
Starting in 2010, a tax credit (different than a tax deduction) could be given to a small business employer who purchased or has/had group health insurance.
Lifetime Limits on New Health Insurance Plans are Now Illegal
Children under the age of 19 Can Not Be Denied Health Insurance
New plans must cover preventative services, we are unsure of what preventative services are covered in full at this time, but there cannot be “cost sharing”