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Because teenagers have the worst driving record of any age group – they accounted for more than 6,500 driving fatalities in the U.S. last year – teenage car insurance premiums are the highest. So how can you get cheap car insurance for your teen son or daughter? Read on …
Cheap Auto Insurance for Teens Tips
Here are some tips on how to get cheap auto insurance for your teen son or daughter …
* Raise their deductible – raising your teenager’s deductible from $100 to $500 can lower their insurance premium by 10% to 20%.
* Change cars – the difference between insuring a souped-up sports car and a conservative sedan can be as much as $1,000 or more.
* Put your teen on your policy – by insuring your teenage son or daughter on your car insurance policy, you can get up to a 15% discount on their premium.
* Have your teenager take driver’s training – getting your teenager to take a driver’s ed course will save you 10% to 15% on their insurance and will give you a little peace of mind to boot.
* Encourage your teen to get good grades – you can get a 10% discount in some states if your son or daughter gets good grades in school.
* Get them to chip in – having your teenage son or daughter pay for a portion of their auto insurance premium will not only save you money, it will teach them responsibility.
* Get multiple quotes – the exact same car insurance with different companies can vary as much as $1,000 a year. That’s $10,000 over a ten-year period that you could save by spending a few minutes online comparing quotes.
* Shop online – shopping online to get quotes from different insurance companies is the quickest and easiest way to compare rates and get cheap auto insurance for your teen.
Visit http://www.LowerRateQuotes.com or click on the following link to compare auto insurance rates from top-rated companies and get cheap auto insurance for your teen. You can get more auto insurance tips by checking out their “Articles” section.
The author, Brian Stevens, is a former insurance agent and financial consultant who has written extensively on how to buy cheap auto insurance for teens.
ryan@thesatellitetvguide.com
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Insurance business is leveling the profit of one person with the loss of another and hence insurance companies sell policies with the hope that the policy holder would never make a claim. In reality, most of the clients do not make expensive claims and for that section of people, car insurance would prove to be a burden that cannot be avoided. So, naturally such people tend to lower the cost of insurance and try to find ways and means of achieving it.
Of course, there are a number of ideas through which low cost insurance is feasible. When the deductible is low, the premium amounts are lowered and make insurance cost low. There are certain companies that offer discount on insurance policies if the driver has completed an approved course in driver’s safety. This is encouraged by many insurance companies and helps to lower the cost of car insurance.
When safety equipment like proper safety restraints and air bags are fitted, the car insurance can be lowered and likewise, anti theft devices like locks and alarms also bring down the cost of car insurance. Insurance companies believe that students with good grades would be good drivers, thereby, reducing claim on the policies and hence come forward to reduce the cost of car insurance.
Also, that a person who drives less will not be prone to accidents is a clear fact and insurance companies cash on this fact by offering discount for people who meet certain low mileage requirements and this varies from one company to another. Generally, established and reputed companies do offer low cost car insurance but the lesser known companies offer the lowest. This is done to compete with the giants of the insurance companies and the insurance policy holder can take advantage of it.
Reputed companies have latent extra charges that may not be recognized in the first glance and are borne by people who easily fall prey to these gimmicks, surprisingly. The credit score of a person also plays a role in determining the car insurance rates. People who have bad credit are considered to be of high risk by the insurance companies (probably the companies’ think that the car owner will be thinking about his debts all the time!) and hence low cost car insurance is offered to people with good credit history. So, before getting car insurance, attempts should be made to set right the credit score, if it is not good and the cost of car insurance will fall down automatically.
There would be certain offers during festive seasons or the like when car insurance is offered at low costs. This is the time to exploit and lower the rate of car insurance and several companies can be compared to get the lowest possible rate. There is other lesser trivial ways of reducing the cost of car insurance like paying the bills annually and avoid the hike which the companies do quite often.
Adam Boulton
http://www.articlesbase.com/cars-articles/an-experts-guide-for-finding-low-cost-car-insurance-premiums-710997.html
The number of personal injury claims has been going up steadily and so to the number of payouts, this in turn is leading to a rise in insurance premiums as the number people claiming compensation after being involved in an accident is rising. These are the findings of a new report which claims that personal injury claims will push the cost of insurance up by 28 per cent over the next five years.
The report comes from market analyst Datamonitor who predict that between now and 2015, the amount insurers pay out in claims will rise by £2.4 billion, estimating that in 2015 £10.9 billion will be paid out by insurers over accident claims.
The research also reveals that payouts in the wake of compensation claims have continued to rise and show no sign of abating. The average payout to someone injured in a road accident has risen from £4,277 to £5,331. This reflects rising medical and legal costs. It is also a reflection of strong rates of inflation relating to both these factors.
Car Insurance has been the worst hit as a result and the future does not look rosey in terms of low premiums. Car insurance premiums have risen steeply in the last year at a rate of 5.9%, which is almost three times the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index. Higher medical bills and ongoing care arrangements are costing insurers huge amounts in compensation and this is being reflected in the premiums they charge.
However this is not the only reason. With increasing developments in technology to tackle car accidents, newer safety features in cars cost more to fix and replace. Larger crumple zones and more airbags add to the cost of repairing the vehicle and this cost must be passed on to the drivers.
This would not be a sufficient reason for The Association of British insurers, however. The organisation has long since lobbied for change to sort out the way claims are being processed and to address the exact problem of rising premiums. For small claims under £25,000 it has been suggested that a straight forward streamlined way of handling claims will mean fewer lawyers will need to be involved and bring down the costs of administering the claim.
The ABI has an extremely valid point. Their criticism of the legal costs system is very relevant as legal costs have increased significantly over the years. At present the average claim takes just under a year to settle with some cases being open for up to two years. Two years of legal representation is going to cost a lot of money, which ultimately the insurers will end up paying.
Saurav Dutt
http://www.articlesbase.com/personal-injury-articles/personally-causing-injury-to-insurance-premiums-488666.html
Are you paying too much for your auto insurance? If you believe you are paying too much for your current auto insurance coverage then the following suggestions may help you save money:
- Shop around
Sure, you’ve read this tip everywhere but it’s true. Only by shopping around for auto insurance coverage and getting quotes on premiums from several insurance companies will you be able to know for certain you are getting your car insurance coverage at the best available rate.
When shopping for your auto insurance policy, remember to compare more than insurance rates. Ask about how insurance claims are approved and processed, and how quickly they’re paid. Look into each insurers’ financial stability (there are independent rating services that can help you with this.) Remember, during times of stress like after an accident you will be dealing with the insurance company and you’ll want to make sure you’ll be helped when you need it most.
- Select a higher insurance deductible
When you file a claim, a deductible is the amount you pay first before your insurer pays the remaining balance. Often people select lower deductibles, so when they have to submit a claim, their out-of-pocket expenses are minimal. But the truth is, the higher your collision and comprehensive deductibles the lower your auto insurance premium. The savings by increasing your deductible to say $1,000 from $250 are significant—you can save hundreds of dollars off your insurance premium.
Of course, the flipside is that if you should have to submit an insurance claim you are responsible for paying the deductible. So select the maximum deductible you can afford to pay—the higher the better because the difference in your car insurance premiums will mean more cash in your pocket.
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Remove or reduce coverage on older vehicles
If your car is getting up there in age, you may want to think about dropping the collision or comprehensive coverage (or both) on your policy. You need to think about this one though – it’s not always a clear-cut decision. You need to weigh the cost of the two coverages with the value of your car and your chosen deductibles. For example, if you had a 10-year-old car that’s worth about $1000, and your deductible was $1000, the coverage is not actually going to help you. -
Ask about discounts
Most insurance companies offer discounts. While the availability of discounts will vary depending on your insurer, where you live and whether you meet eligibility, make sure to ask if there are any discounts you can take advantage of. The following is a list of a few of the more common discounts (if available in your state, each insurer will have different eligibility requirements):
• Multi-vehicle discount – available if you insure multiple vehicles with the same insurer
• Multi-line discount – available if you insure your home and auto with the same insurer
• Good driver discount – if you have not had an accident or ticket in a long time
• Good student discount – if you’re a student with good grades, usually about a B average
• Safe driver discount – if you’ve taken and passed an accredited driver safety course
• Anti-theft discount – if your vehicle has certain anti-theft devices installed
• Safe vehicle discount – if your vehicle has certain extra safety features
• Retiree discount – if you’ve reached a certain age, usually 50 or 55
• Low mileage discount – if your vehicle is not driven often
• Occupational discount – if you work in a certain field or hold a certain degree
• Auto club discount – if you are a member of an auto club, like AAA
• Association discount – if you belong to certain associations, like your alma mater
• Away-at-school discount – if your child is attending school out of town
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Choose a car that costs less to insure
If you’re purchasing a new car and have narrowed it down to two or three options, compare the auto insurance rates of each to see if there is a notable difference in the cost to insure. Remember, insurance rates are more for vehicles with high theft rates and repair costs. If there is a significant difference in cost to insure your first choice car, you may have to reconsider. -
Drive safely
OK, this one is obvious but true. Driver’s with no accidents, tickets or insurance claims almost always pay less for their auto insurance coverage. Your driving record is an influential factor in determining your insurance rate. Tickets and at-fault accidents affect your insurance rates for years. With a less than perfect driving record, you can find yourself paying a lot of extra insurance premium over the years.
Jennifer
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