Taylor Swift : Can you save on your future premiums if you switch to a different insurer after an accident?

Response : Once you have had an accident even if you change your insurers, your premium will be surcharged. If you have a forgiveness clause in your policy and this is the first accident you will not be charged higher. Generally the surcharge ranges from 15%-35% over a 3 year period.Secondly,if you try to switch companies you WILL NOT qualify for preferred rates and you will receive standard rates which will usually be higher than you old rates + the surcharge.
That being said it is still possible to save on auto insurances and one should be constantly on the look out for savings, since there are number of ways the premium can be saved :
1) Having higher deductible as indicated.
2) Having safety features installed – like airbags, alarm system if not already installed.
3) Decreasing the mileage – use by car pooling.
4) Online discounts
5) Placing all policies with one insurer – home and auto or all auto polices with one insurer.
The insurance rates are also dependent on the claims experience of the insurance companies so shopping around is certainly a good idea. Compare auto insurance quote online and you will be suprised how much you can really save, although you have a claim. Remember that the auto insurance rates are dynamic and do keep on changing depending upon a lot of factors.

Robert: I was hit by a negligent driver and I was not covered under auto insurance for the car I was driving? What should I do?

Response : If you have been injured by a negligent driver than you can definitely file a suit against the negligent driver for his suit. You will be awarded a benefit depending on the nature of your injury, and in proportion to the amount of fault assigned to the other driver. The other driver can also claim some benefits if some fault is assigned to you if he or any passengers in his vehicle are injured or the vehicle is damaged.

However, you will be penalized for not having an insurance policy depending upon the state laws and provisions, since most states require certain limits for auto insurance which are mandatory. If you are living in a state where insurance or your financial responsibility is allowed than it would work in your favor if you can prove that you can meet the financial responsibility. Since you do not have any insurance you cannot file a claim and so you will have to pay out of your pocket.

Roberta, I strongly recommend that you to have your auto insurance coverage. Please compare auto insurance quotes. Review the car insurance quotes, and coverage’s. I assure you, that you will find cheap auto insurance rate.
Thanks.

Kamlesh