Shopping around for insurance essential for female drivers Easier (press release)
30.04.10
Graeme Kalbraier, Managing Director of Tiger.co.uk, gives his advice to women drivers as the AA report announces a rise in insurance premiums by seven per cent for 17 to 22 year old females for comprehensive cover.
"This seven per cent hike in comprehensive cover for woman since January will be a serious blow to some young drivers. The increase comes at a time when insurers are faced with increasing financial pressures, making them less keen to discount rates for what have historically been lower risk groups.
"Shopping around is essential for saving money. For 20-year-old female drivers, the variation between the top ten cheapest insurance quotes is £130 (or 20 per cent).l And it is not just young drivers who experience differentials in price; 30-year-olds can save even more - top ten premium quotes vary by almost £150, with the tenth best quote coming in at 40 per cent more than the lowest quote. This is testament to the importance of shopping around.
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Low Cost Auto Insurance And Savings Advice
If you are a parent trying to help your student driver find low cost auto insurance, then you are well aware that young driver insurance can be quite expensive. New, inexperienced drivers are statistically more likely to be involved in a collision. As a result, the auto insurance companies apply higher insurance premiums. Young male drivers are especially expensive. When you add young driver insurance to your existing policy, you will certainly see a substantial increase in costs. The key to savings is understanding - and asking for - certain types of discounts.
Add the Young Driver to an Existing Policy
Nearly every insurance company offers discounted rates for particular portions of the policy. You need to know what types of discounts to look for. The amount of the discount, and the exact types of discounts, will vary from one company to the next, which is why it is a good idea to get multiple quotes. If a young driver is on the same insurance policy with parents who have a spotless driving record
and already low rates, this will be less costly than a young driver getting his or her own policy.
Excellent Grades May Equal Low Insurance Rates
Students who maintain a 'B' grade point average or better will likely qualify for reduced rates. Young people who earn and maintain good grades tend to be more responsible and mature. Translation? Responsible and mature young people are usually not risk-takers when they get behind the wheel. Less risk means lower insurance rates.
Complete Driver Education Classes
New drivers who successfullly complete a drivers training course can expect to get lower rates with most companies. Don't forget to mention this when getting a new quote.
Discounts For Less Driving
Auto insurance companies will also offer lower rates to people who do not drive [very often|as many miles]. The details will be different from one to the next, but normally less miles on the road means lower premiums.
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