Car insurance costs vary from state to state as each sate institutes its own minimum insurance coverage laws. Overall, average insurance rates have increased in 2009 from 2008 rates, but a few states have actually seen slight declines in 2009. These states include Arkansans, Washington, Mississippi and New York. Wisconsin is about to release new insurance laws so average premiums there are positioned to increase quite a bit.
Currently, according to the national index, the average car insurance customer is paying $1655.00 per year which represents an increase of about 11.25%.
One thing to keep in mind when searching for your insurance premium is the company itself. While all insurance companies may offer free online quotes, and promise best possible rates, all insurance companies are not created equal. If you choose to go with a less than reliable company, you could be paying more than you should be. In order to protect yourself from this, you should always check the insurance companies’ rating. Here is an example of a company rating chart.
• A++ and A+ (Superior) = superior ability to meet their ongoing obligations to policyholders
• A and A- (Excellent) = excellent ability to meet their ongoing obligations to policyholders
• B++ and B+ (Good) = good ability to meet their ongoing obligations to policyholders
• B and B- (Fair) = fair ability to meet their ongoing obligations to policyholders
• C++ and C+ (marginal) = marginal ability to meet their ongoing obligations to policyholders
• C and C- (weak) = weak ability to meet their ongoing obligations to policyholders
• D (poor) = weak ability to meet their ongoing obligations to policyholders
• E (Under Regulatory Supervision) = not recommended
• F (in Liquidation) = stay away
• S (Rating Suspended) = should not be authorized by the state at this point
By carefully choosing your provider, and by doing all you can to get the best possible quotes, your average car insurance premium should fall well within the national average.
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