Shouldn't accident forgiveness mean insurance rates don't increase?
by Peg
During a bad winter storm my husband went off the highway in northern Ontario. The shoulders are at most only a foot wide (honestly) so he ended up sliding into a deep ditch and his truck rolled over. The police did not lay any charges, and there were no injuries to him or his passenger. He had accident protection on his insurance policy and both the claims adjuster and our broker assured us his insurance rates would not be affected by this accident. Now we've received his renewal and his premiums have jumped almost 40%. Why has his premium increased so much when he is still rated as 9 star driver? Accident ForgivenessHi Peg, It sounds as though the insurance company rates went up overall. If the driving record was 9 before the accident and is 9 now, then it is that the rates for the whole company went up. Another possibility is that the car was listed as no commute, or a short commute, and the distance was adjusted to meet the real commute. That could make a difference too. It sounds like it is time to call your broker again for more info ... Other Pages of Interest car insurance in Ontario Canada Car Insurance Canada Car Insurance Quote Canada Auto Insurance Questions Or Ask another question at Ontario Auto Insurance Questions and Answers Note: Keep in mind that insurance licensing, legislation, and policies often vary by province and most certainly by country. Canada Insurance Source is a free information source. So use this site to gain a general understanding of insurance with your own area and situation in mind. This insurance information is general in nature and the policy wordings always take precedence. It is possible that there are errors and omissions in this website and www.canada-insurance-source.com, or its authors, take no responsibility. Make sure you review the "please read" page. |