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I live in Indiana and was wondering at what age does auto insurance drop in price.......?
my son is 20 and has to have full coverage for his car.......someone told me that the rates drop a little when he turns 21? Is that true? If not, at what age does it drop? He has a perfect driving record. thanks
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- Generally 25 for males.
- It's usually 25 in any state. 21 it tends to go up because they can drink and drive. By 25 they are supposed to be smarter....Good luck!!!
- Someone gave you bad information. Males don't drop in rates until age 25 usually. The following may help to understand how rates are set, and give you some clues as to how to lessen the impact. Auto insurance rates are based on a variety of factors. The premium you pay consists of a "base rate" plus or minus amounts reflecting your age, gender, marital status, driving pattern, vehicle type, driving record and claims history. There is a different base rate for each type of car and geographical area. While individual companies may differ in the amounts they assess for each factor, the major rating factors are fairly universal. Your age: Statistics show that, as a group, drivers under age 30 have more accidents per mile driven than the general population. Thus, young drivers are charged higher rates, as are families with young drivers in the household. Your gender: Young men are involved in more accidents per miles driven than any other population group. The difference is especially pronounced for male drivers under 30. Washington law allows insurance companies to charge on the basis of gender and age where the actual proof of differences in risk exists. Your car: Generally, the more expensive your vehicle, the more you will pay for comprehensive and collision coverage. Also, because sports cars and high-performance cars tend to get into more accidents, cost more to repair and are more likely to be stolen, they cost more to insure. Your location: The higher number of accidents in a populous area will raise both your liability and collision premiums, while higher crime rates in urban areas can raise your comprehensive premiums. The law allows companies to base your rate on your address (garaging territory), even though you may drive to a more urban or rural area. Driving patterns: The more miles you drive, the higher your rates will be. A car used for a total of 7,000 miles a year would normally have lower rates than a car driven 15,000 miles a year. Your work commuting distance will mean additional miles on top of non-commuting , "pleasure", miles. Your driving record and claims history: Most companies apply a surcharge to drivers who have been involved in an accident or convicted of multiple traffic violations. Also, the more claims you have made, the higher your rates are likely to be. Credit Scoring: An insurance score uses information from your credit report to determine how stable or financially responsible you are. There is strong statistical evidence, based on years of analysis, that people with high insurance scores - that is, people with superior credit histories - file fewer or smaller claims. The opposite is also true. People with lower insurance scores as a group tend to file more or larger claims.
- or when he gets married.
- I believe mine droped at 21 and again at 25.
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