subject: How To Seek Out High Risk Auto Insurance Companies [print this page] Have you been classed as a high risk driver? If so, here's some advice on how to get quotes from auto insurance companies. Being a riskY driver doesn't mean that you have to pay exorbitant rates. Many 'safe drivers' are also paying too much for their auto insurance, simply because they don't know how to find better offers.
All insurance carriers have their individual price structures. These are based on the company's overall performance. Factors include its market share, its profitability, and its investment return. Because of this, there is no such thing in the insurance industry as standardized rates. This is why you need to look around.
To be classed as a high risk driver means that you have committed multiple traffic violations. You could have been convicted of a DUI (driving under the influence) offence, or a DWI (driving while intoxicated) offence. These are serious because they are criminal offences.
There are other criteria involved in determining a driver to be risky. These are students, drivers younger than 25, first time drivers, those with a string of auto claims, and those with a dismal credit rating or credit history. Anyone who falls into any of these categories will be subject to higher insurance rates.
There are many companies that will take on clients in these categories. You need to seek them out. In fact, a good number of auto insurers specialize in offering coverage to drivers with bad records, young drivers, and drivers with poor credit scores. Many have programs in place specifically for this drivers.
How do these programs work? They are formulated to draw clients away from opposition insurance companies that won't cover high risk drivers. In this way, the company gets a large client base. This increases its profitability and, consequently, it can offer good rates to its clients.
Risky customers are offered extra discounts if they complete a defensive driving course successfully. This is a positive step to rehabilitation. During defensive driving lessons, you are taught how to anticipate, and avoid, potentially hazardous situations on the road.
If, for some reason, you are unsuccessful in getting coverage with auto insurance companies, you have another final option. You may make application to an 'assigned risk program'. All USA states have these programs available. The law dictates that every registered insurance carrier has to join forces to create a 'pool' that caters for risky drivers. You will only qualify for this if you have failed to obtain insurance through other sources.
by: Lance Thorington
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