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Question 3 of 17 in How Rates Are Determined |
What are the typical rating factors? |
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In addition to your driving history, the following factors apply:
1. type of vehicle (model, year, and value): Statistics show that the accident rates are different for different cars. Some kinds of cars are also more expensive to repair.
2. how you use the vehicle (i.e., pleasure, work): Using your vehicle for work will probably increase your premium.
3. age, sex and marital status: Older drivers, female drivers and married drivers statistically tend to have better driving records. Therefore, they tend to have lower premiums.
4. where you live: Some states have higher accident rates than others. In particular, states with high population density tend to have more accidents. Other local factors, such as the type of insurance system in the state, also affect insurance rates.
5. prior insurance coverage: Being a new driver, or a driver with no previous history of insurance coverage, will probably mean higher rates. |
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