Auto Insurance Rates

Friday, October 24th, 2008

by: Sher Matsen
will vary depending on the insurance agency, your driving record, and the type of insurance you are looking to purchase. I you are looking for affordable car insurance or truck insurance then read on.

There are ways to reduce your premiums without giving up coverage. One of the easiest things to do is get auto insurance rate quotes online. This will allow you to comparative shop stress free.

Raising your deductibles is the easiest way to reduce your rates. The higher the deductible, the lower the premium will be. The deductible is the portion you will have to pay in the event of accident, before your insurance coverage steps in. It抯 important not to carry a deductible that抯 more than what you are able to pay. Your insurance company will not honor its portion of the claim until you抳e paid your deductible. However, the higher your deductible the lower your premium cost will be, so you need to find a

Always remember to ask your insurance broker for any available discounts. Quite often we forget to ask and they don抰 seem to volunteer the information. A clean record on the current policy for a certain period of time, having your homeowner’s coverage with the same insurer, taking a defensive driving course, having an accident free driving record, and having an approved anti-theft device will reduce your auto insurance rates.

The type of car you drive can also reduce your rates. Stay away from cars that have a high class rating. Rates vary among the different makes and models of vehicles. The different rates are based on the risk of accident, cost to repair, higher theft rates for a particular model and replacement costs such as with a new vehicle. So be sure your vehicle isn抰 going to be in a category that increases your rates too much.
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Auto Insurance Tips from the NAIC

Monday, June 9th, 2008

There are thousands of car insurance articles on the internet, and the vast majority of them are recycled “tips” to lower your car insurance rates. Most of these tips are worthwhile, but since most car insurance articles are redundant, it makes searching for car insurance information very difficult. That’s why carinsurancerates.com is so great - you can find all the information that you need right here!

But as for a few simple tips for saving on your car insurance, the majority of those internet articles are written by people who may or may not know what they’re talking about. If you want real tips for saving, who better to turn to than the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)?

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