Understanding Your Premiums
We have probably all experienced shopping around for the most affordable car insurance policy. You may have tried all the tricks you’ve read about lowering your premium, but you still end up paying more than your friend. Why? Well, you need to understand that the higher the risk associated with a person, the higher his or her premium is likely to be. Some of these factors are:
Age – Teen-aged drivers have the highest risk factors, followed by drivers under the age of 25. Drivers between the ages of 50 and 65 generally have the safest records, but the older you get, the higher the risk for accidents are.
Gender – it’s statistically been proven that women drivers are safer drivers, although that trend is beginning to change as more female drivers take the road.
Purpose for using the vehicle – the more you use your car and the longer the more miles you accumulate, the higher the risk. Insurance companies will look on whether your car will be used for going to work, used for work, or for leisure only.
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