Friday 7 January 2011

What Affects A Senior Car Insurance Rate

The prices of car insurance coverage are highly dependent on multifarious factors such as the car model and manufacturer, the drivers address, history in driving, gender and the age. Those who want to engage in driving before they reach 25 may incur a more expensive rate due to the fact that their age comes with much higher driving dangers.
Logic would then tell us that the older the driver is the lower the risk. Would that be correct? No. Senior car insurance rates are also higher.
Older drivers are also considered by insurance companies as high risk drivers. Aside from that, they also take into consideration that when older or senior drivers get into accidents, they need more medical attention.
However, there are ways on how you could cut on your senior insurance rate.
 1.      Check if your current insurance provider for property and home is also offering coverage for vehicles. If they are, acquire it from them so you can save on your premiums, they normally reduce the cost of coverage for their clients who will avail of multiple policies from them.
2.      Practice safety when driving. You have to strictly follow all imposed rules and regulations intended for motorists, violations will cost you ticket. The number of claims being filed by senior citizen policy holders is higher than the regulars; this is one of the reasons for insurers to enforce a more expensive rate to them.
3.      Participate in any program that educates on driving safely. There are car insurance providers who are offering reduced premiums for elders who are active in involving themselves in these programs.
4.      Members of American Association of Retired Persons may be entitled to discount benefits from insurance companies. Verify first the details needed from your insurer, because there are those who would take into account the geographical location of the insured individual.
 by Charles David Rogers



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