The reason why I ask is because I can't afford the premiums going up. We've never had a problem before with accidents, but this time she was at fault and they are settling for an amount large enough to raise the rates. Am I able to just cancel the insurance and go with another provider? Thanks in advance for all the help. It is greatly appreciated.
2006-12-13 06:12:50 · 13 answers · asked by Yahoo_guy 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
The correct answer to your question is NO. If you go to another company they run what is called a CLUE report. Any type of claim that you have ever had or anyone who owned the vehicle before you had will show up on this report. Insurance companies report claims to a national database so people can't switch companies and lie. Also when you sign the application you are stating that all of the questions have been answered truthfully. If you lie and have an accident they could deny the claim based on material misrepresentation.
You can check with other companies to see if anyone has better prices but you have to tell them about this claim
2006-12-13 06:29:45 · answer #1 · answered by blb 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im sorry to hear what happen.
With regards to your question, the answer is somewhat yes and somewhat no. No because insurance company has the system of tracking your experience history so changing insurance will not solve the problem. In fact, if you will tell your new insurance that this accident was not at fault but appears otherwise, they will require you to submit a letter from your former insurance as proof.
Somewhat yes because difference insurance companies have different rates. So if Insurance A gives you 700 due to this accident, there is a chance that Insurance B will give you 500.
As a final note, accidents stay on your record for three years.
2006-12-13 06:27:34 · answer #2 · answered by David 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can cancel your insurance and go with another carrier at any time. Check with a local independent agent and have them quote you with several carriers.
Insurance companies have very different prices in the same area, as prices are set by an individual company's experience (i.e. how much they pay out in claims versus what they take in for premiums). Company A may be substantially cheaper than Company B even with the accident. You see those commercials about saving $300 if you switch - of course people save money when they switch because no one goes to another carrier to pay more money :) Shop around for a lower price, it's probable you'll find a good company with a better rate.
Other things you can do to lower your premiums: increase your deductibles, place your home/auto with the same carrier to get the multi-line credit (sometimes as much as 30% discount, usually more like 10-20%), have your wife take an accident-prevention course, pay your premium in full each 6 months.
2006-12-13 14:50:52 · answer #3 · answered by cassee_ame 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can try. But chances are the other providers won't take you because of the accident. You need to give it time to settle down. I had an accident in June and my rates just skyrocketed on my renewal. I asked my broker if they could find another company that would give me a lower rate and she said that the other companies won't even consider it. I have to wait until it comes off my record.
So, talk to your insurance company and see what they can do for you. There's no harm in looking around.
2006-12-13 06:18:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In your scenario, your new provider is going to want to know your accident history. Even if you lie (which you shouldn't do), they can probably find out. So the new company would stick you with higher premiums.
Sorry. You're stuck paying more. But if you keep your current insurance company, they will likely lower your rates after a set time has passed with no more accidents.
2006-12-13 06:17:13 · answer #5 · answered by Jerry J 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 05:56:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh before cancelling your Car insurance you better see if you can get insurance somewhere else and then if you can and its cheaper buy that insurance and then cancel your present policy.
You may have to stick it out with the present insurance for a few years before it will go down.
Suggestion is to Raise your deductiable to at Least $ 1,000.00 Plus instead of paying Monthly see if you can't pay yearly. Maybe you already do these just suggestions...
2006-12-13 06:23:18 · answer #7 · answered by Scott 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is free to check out other companies.
If you find one that is offering you better rates (you need to be honest with them about driving and accident histories), then you get your insurance with them and cancel your previous insurance. You don't need to wait until your policy period ends, you can do it at any time.
Just make sure the new insurance policy is in force before you cancel the prior one, otherwise your coverage will lapse for that time period.
2006-12-13 10:22:34 · answer #8 · answered by jerry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can check with another company sometimes it will not show up and or they will give a discount for having insurence before which my lower the rate.
2006-12-13 06:18:17 · answer #9 · answered by marchanlona 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any other company you go to is to check your MVR's for all drivers in house hold, and will see her accident on there. So chance of finding another company with lower rates may not be likely
2006-12-13 14:59:29 · answer #10 · answered by D.L. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋