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5 Factors That Impact Your Auto Insurance Rates

2/27/2017

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Your car insurance rate should reflect how risky you are to insure. Speedy drivers should pay more, right? But that isn’t necessarily true. There are factors that affect car insurance rates that don’t have anything to do with your driving habits. Here are five factors that can affect your premiums.
Occupation

Some insurance companies consider occupations when insuring a car. For them, certain occupations are more likely to file claims. Others in certain industries might get discounts, such as government employees, teachers, or emergency workers.

Home Ownership

There are some insurers that give discounts to homeowners on their auto insurance whether or not you buy a home policy from them. However, you may be eligible for even more savings and discounts if you bundle both of your policies with the same company.

Marital Status

Insurance actuarial data suggests that marital status correlates to risk. Married couples typically have fewer claims, and therefore pay less in car insurance than single individuals. But keep in mind that while being married can get you several discounts, your company may also remove them if you split your household or if a spouse dies.

Educational Attainment

Drivers that received more education pay lesser car insurance. Some insurers charge drivers without a degree 20% higher in car insurance than someone who graduated with a bachelor’s degree.

Grades

Your grades also matter to some insurers. Those with good grades are offered lower car insurance rates. Most insurers offer insurance discounts to drivers who meet one of the following criteria:
  • Home schooled with a score in the top 20% on an acceptable standardized test
  • Honor student
  • Dean’s list
  • Have at least a 3.0-grade point average or “B” average

When it comes to insurance, it would be best if you shop around. Choose policies that would best serve your needs without compromising coverage. Shop around even during your renewal period.

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57 Comments
Elena scott link
3/1/2018 04:43:31 am

Nicely written blog comprises some of very important information regarding the factors that could affects the auto insurance rate. I had no idea about the effects of such factors on the ratings of insurance. Apart from above factors, the insurance of the vehicle should be chosen according to the requirement and also financial dimension. Car needs maintenance at a regular interval in order to ensure smoother performance for longer periods.

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Loris watson link
3/30/2018 06:26:21 am

Thank you for sharing such an important article which deals with the effects of different factors on the auto insurance rate. So, before choosing a auto insurance a lot of factors including the price of the vehicle needs to be considered. We could ask independent insurance agents to guide us to select the suitable insurance scheme for the vehicle. Apart from this, proper maintenance and preventive driving could be very helpful to extend the lifespan of the vehicle to a greater extent.

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Ridley link
4/18/2018 04:07:48 pm

Thanks for the great tips for car insurance. I like how you said that some companies will give you a discount just for owning a home! I own a home. It looks like I need to check out what discounts I can get on car insurance.

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Tiffany Locke link
4/19/2018 05:21:13 pm

Thanks for the information on how some auto insurance companies consider what job you have as well as if you're a homeowner when giving discounts. Since this is the case, you'd probably want to look at the different factors to see if you meet any qualifications. Once you've done this, you'd probably want to meet with the different companies that offer the type of car insurance you want so that you can talk to them about the different factors and how it would relate to their policies in order to get the best price.

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Ellie Davis link
4/20/2018 08:51:52 pm

My husband and I just bought a new car and we are wanting to get new insurance to cover all of our cars. Thank you for pointing out that drivers that have more education pay less for car insurance. I think we are going to have to do some research and find the best company for us that will get us the best coverage possible.

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jay link
6/20/2018 12:18:02 pm

Do you have a full list of occupations that receive a discount? I would love to see something like that for some future job planning. Auto insurance is important, but getting lower rates is also good!

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Amethyst Boheur link
6/29/2018 09:05:33 pm

I don't know why, but I liked it when you said that there are auto insurance companies that offer discounts to homeowners even if the homeowner's insurance wasn't bought from them. That is good to know since I have been a homeowner since I graduated college five years ago. if being a homeowner will truly allow me to have a discount on the car insurance, then I am hoping for the best. Thanks!

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Millie Hue link
7/3/2018 06:45:02 pm

I never knew that there are certain industries that get discounts when buying an automobile insurance. As you mentioned, they usually are the teachers and government employees. I guess this is good news because my daughter is going to be a teacher next year after the results have gone out. Since she is planning to buy a car, I will advise her to wait until she is already licensed so that she can spend less through discounts. Thanks!

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Camille Devaux link
7/11/2018 01:30:53 pm

I had no idea that good grades could affect auto insurance so much. It makes sense that they would want to make sure that you are a responsible person. As I continue to look into auto insurance for y new vehicle, I will keep this in mind.

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Duncan Lance link
7/12/2018 04:10:24 pm

There are a lot of factors that can effect the cost of auto insurance, so it is important to know which ones directly impact you. For example, not many people would know that your marital status could effect your insurance. After all, you will likely be sharing a car between the two of you, so the insurance company will definitely take that into consideration.

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Silas Knight link
7/26/2018 04:19:07 pm

I appreciate your information on car insurance. We're hoping to get coverage soon that fits, so I'll remember what you said. It'd be great if we could get a discount just for owning a home! We've owned one for a bit, so that's nice.

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Gerty Gift link
7/30/2018 09:58:57 am

It's interesting that drivers who have more education pay less. My husband and I have been trying to find different ways to save money on our insurance. Do you save more money if both spouses have an education or is it the same as if only one of us did?

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john link
8/2/2018 02:51:16 pm

I didn't know a 3.0 average could give you better rates. I know that those below 25 tend to have higher insurance premiums. One way to lower premiums is to increase your deductible.

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Joy Butler link
8/6/2018 12:19:27 am

Thanks for helping me understand that we'll be benefited with more savings and discounts when tend to get the same or as a bundle in one company. I am thinking of changing to a new insurance company that is why I am canvassing for quotes.

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Amy Winters link
8/14/2018 11:04:23 am

Thanks for pointing out that your level of education will have a big influence on your insurance rate. My daughter is currently working towards her bachelor's degree, so I'm excited to hear that she will probably get a discount when she finishes her degree. Thanks for the tips about auto insurance rates - I'm excited to pass the good news along to my daughter!

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Taylor Anderson link
8/15/2018 07:14:13 am

I want to become independent from my father, which means having my own car insurance. Thanks for pointing out that insurers will look at grades to determine your rate. All of these tips will help me find a great insurance company, so thank you for sharing this!

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Raymond Cooper link
9/24/2018 08:08:44 am

I didn't realize that being married can actually get you lower rates on your car insurance. This is helpful to know since I've been trying to figure out how my wife and I can afford to get a car and insurance in the next month. I'll definitely keep this in mind since it makes things financially more realistic for us.

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Mark Murphy link
9/26/2018 08:38:14 am

I never knew that married couples usually pay less for car insurance compared to single people. My wife and I have been thinking of getting a new car, but we don't know how much more insurance we will have to pay. I will be sure to tell my wife that we won't have to worry since we are married!

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Kate Welling link
9/26/2018 05:46:08 pm

I wasn't aware that I could pay less because I received a bachelor's degree or if you're currently in school and get good grades! I think that will be motivation for him to keep his grades up. My son and I are going to research options for his auto insurance and we will keep that in mind.

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Hazel Owens link
10/4/2018 05:24:40 pm

That's good to know that an insurance company could raise your rates if your spouse dies since you get a discount as a married company. Luckily my husband and I are healthy but we definitely want to find an insurance company that won't punish us if one of us gets sick. We'll have to talk to different car insurance agents to figure out their policies and find one that'll work for us and not penalize someone for a death.

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word hickson link
11/15/2018 06:23:53 am

Your post information is very unique and useful for all readers.

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Jocelyn McDonald link
3/25/2019 06:07:58 am

My sister just got her first car, and I suggested she get it insured as soon as possible. Your article had some great tips regarding this she could use, and I liked how you said that if my sister is an honor student or on the dean's list as school, she could possibly have an insurance discount. Thanks; I'll share this with my sister to help her get auto insurance.

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Gillian Babcock link
3/31/2019 06:22:33 pm

My brother just bought a car and he wants to make sure that the repairs and maintenance will be covered in the future. It was explained here that his insurance will depend on his occupation and home ownership. Moreover, it's recommended to consult an insurance expert when looking for an auto insurance agency.

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Gerty Gift link
4/4/2019 12:10:26 pm

I thought it was interesting how you mentioned that some car insurance companies consider your occupation. I never thought that that would be something that they would look at. It definitely makes me curious if our insurance company does that.

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Gerty Gift link
4/29/2019 09:58:36 am

I thought it was interesting how you talked about those who have a higher education can pay less for their insurance. I didn't realize that this was something that people factored into an insurance policy. It makes me wonder if this is something that we have factored in and want to talk to our insurance agent about.

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Jocelyn McDonald link
5/14/2019 06:41:27 am

My sister just got her first car, and I suggested she get it insured soon. Your article had great tips regarding this that my sister could use, and I liked how you said to my sister might be able to do get discounts if she's and honor student or on the dean's list as school. Thanks; I'll share this with her to help her get car insurance.

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Gillian Babcock link
5/16/2019 08:43:12 pm

My sister wants to make sure that her car is insured in order to have the repairs covered. It was explained here that her marital status and occupation can determine the cost of her auto insurance. Furthermore, it's recommended to hire experts when in need of auto insurance.

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Camille Devaux link
5/29/2019 03:37:17 pm

I like the idea that you can look for an auto insurance company that will be able to create educational attainment. This is a great way to make sure that you have the prefect service. It might be wise for my sister to know this as she looks for an auto insurance quote.

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Sandra Patterson link
6/12/2019 02:35:28 pm

Wow, I had no idea that some auto insurance providers will give you discounts if you own a house. My sister is looking for auto insurance right now and really wants the best discount that she can get on that. I will be sure to forward this article to her, so that she can get the best rate with her provider.

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Ashley link
6/18/2019 10:58:55 am

I liked that you said that one way in which to lower your auto insurance rate is to achieve good grades if you are a student. Being a poor college student, I look for ways to save money. I will be sure to ask my auto insurer if I can lower my rate by getting good grades in school.

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Larry Weaver link
7/3/2019 08:33:16 am

I didn't realize that those who have a bachelor's degree typically pay a lesser amount for car insurance. My wife finally obtained her bachelor's degree, and we are currently thinking of getting a car so we don't have to take the bus to work as often. I'll be sure to look into getting discounts on auto insurance when meeting with an insurance agent.

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Elisabeth Southgate link
7/8/2019 10:35:25 am

I like how you said that marital status can have an impact on your rates. I am getting married soon. My fiance will be happy to learn that our marriage might lower our insurance rates.

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7/17/2019 10:02:06 am

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Financial Network link
7/18/2019 09:55:55 am

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We utilize the latest technology to have the insurance company compete for your business. We are often able to find you the best price and the best Insurance coverage.

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Shayla Cademis link
7/26/2019 08:39:59 am

I never knew that married couples typically have fewer claims and can often get discounts for car insurance. My fiance and I are getting married next month, so we've been trying to figure out how what to do in terms of merging finances and insurances. It's good to know that we can get some discounts for being married. Hopefully we can find a great insurance provider in our area!

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Randy Chorvack link
9/4/2019 07:18:11 am

I had no idea that being married means you can usually pay less for insurance! I just got engaged a month ago and my wedding is really soon. I wonder if they'll change my policy once I'm married.

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Eileen Benson link
9/6/2019 10:17:53 am

It was interesting when you stated that married couples have fewer claims on average and may be eligible for relevant discounts. I need to buy a car within the next month because we'll be moving out of the city and won't be able to rely on public transportation as much. Your article was helpful because now I know what potential discounts to discuss when talking with an agent about auto insurance!

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Callum Palmer link
10/1/2019 05:51:39 pm

I'm looking to get car insurance for my sedan. As you said, if you own a house, you could qualify for a discount. I do own a house so I'll look into this and see if I qualify.

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kate hansen link
10/15/2019 09:06:31 am

I never knew that homeownership could impact your car insurance rates. My sister just recently got a car and wants to know more about insurance for it. I'll make sure to pass this information along to her as she looks for insurance.

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Callum Palmer link
10/16/2019 06:27:58 pm

I need to get new car insurance. I'll look into finding the best rate. My job might be able to get me a low one.

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Eli Richardson link
11/1/2019 11:54:41 am

I thought it was interesting to read that couples with fewer claims have the opportunity to receive relevant discounts. My nephew and his wife want to get a new vehicle this year. I'll pass them the info so they can find a good auto insurance policy.

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James Borst link
11/11/2019 08:34:27 pm

My wife and I are considering getting a new car so we've been looking at auto insurance options. It is interesting that married couples have fewer claims and pay less than single individuals. We will probably talk to a few professionals to see what they recommend we get with our auto insurance.

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Charlotte Fleet link
1/7/2020 02:54:27 pm

I am glad you spoke about how important marital status is when looking for car insurance since most married couples have fewer claims. My husband and I just recently got married and now we are looking for new insurance because a lot of our insurance was with our parents. I think we should definitely keep our new situation in mind when looking for a good car insurance plan.

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Ron Booker link
1/29/2020 10:37:58 am

It's awesome that you elaborated on couples with fewer claims have the opportunity to receive relevant discounts. One of my stepsisters and her husband want to buy a new car and switch auto insurance. I will share with them the details so they can get auto insurance since they have little claims.

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2/4/2020 12:52:32 pm

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Wade Joel link
2/6/2020 01:48:06 pm

I never knew that your marital status will impact your car insurance premiums. My wife and I are thinking about buying our first house, and we are looking for advice to choose the right insurance. I will let her know about your recommendations to help us choose the right car insurance for our car.

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Sabrina Addams link
2/14/2020 03:08:55 pm

I didn't know that some insurance companies factor in the industry you work in when getting auto insurance and that married couples can sometimes pay less than single adults. My husband and I are looking for a new auto insurance agency in Griffith, IN to hopefully lower our payment or get better coverage. We'll try to find one soon and see what factors affect our policy.

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Franklin White link
3/20/2020 02:00:50 pm

I had no idea that drivers can pay less on their insurance f they received more driver's education. I don't want to pay a lot on my son's insurance when he learns to drive. I'll make him take more classes so his coverage won't be as much as my other son's.

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Charlotte Fleet link
3/25/2020 12:58:49 pm

Thank you for explaining that your marital status can affect your auto insurance rates and that married couples typically have fewer claims. My fiancee and I are getting married this summer and we are worried about changing all of our information. I think we should find an auto insurance plan that works for both of us.

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Mike Sanders link
4/28/2020 08:09:09 am

I like what you said about bundling your insurance so that you can get discounts. My sister has been telling me about how she wants to make sure that she's prepared financially for any accidents that she could be in soon. I'll share this information with her so that she can look into her options for insurance that can help her with this.

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Gloria Durst link
5/14/2020 10:02:24 am

I appreciate you explaining different things that can affect your auto insurance rates. It makes sense to consider things like your educational attainment in order to reduce their rates. My husband and I are looking for new insurance coverage for our new car, so we'll have to check the insurance rates first.

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Derek Swain link
6/30/2020 12:20:50 pm

I had no idea that married couples will tend to spend less money on car insurance since they tend to have fewer claims when compared to people that are single. My fiance and I are excited to get married next month, and we would like to find some car insurance that will keep us protected when we drive to work together every day. We'll consider waiting until we are married before we get auto insurance.

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Fay link
7/1/2020 10:17:56 am

Wow, I never knew that there exist insurers that give discounts to people who own properties or homes. The other night I was texting my boyfriend and he mentioned that it is time he finds car insurance for his own vehicle. I think he was depending on his parents until right now, but he is trying to become more independent and be able to be financially responsible for the things he uses in his life.

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Shaylee Packer link
7/22/2020 07:20:35 am

I didn't realize that some occupations receive better insurance rates than others. Would the occupations where you are driving all the time, make your rates higher because you would be more at risk of being involved in an accident? We are looking to switch our auto insurance, I will have to keep these tips in mind as we find the right one for us.

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Derek Swain link
10/13/2020 09:57:20 am

Thank you for mentioning how insurance is typically more affordable if you have a spouse since married couples do not have as many claims. My cousin has been thinking about buying a car so that he and his fiancé will be able to go on their honeymoon together when they get married next month, but he wants to make sure that he will be able to afford auto insurance with his monthly income alone. He should consider waiting until he is married so that his insurance is more affordable.

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Rachel Frampton link
10/27/2020 01:56:31 am

My husband and I are planning to buy a car this year, which is why we're also considering obtaining auto insurance because this will protect us, just in case damage occurs on our vehicle. Well, thank you for pointing out that our occupation will be asked by the insurance provider. I also never knew that drivers who have received more education will be required to pay lesser.

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