The Effect of Your Credit History on Car Insurance Rates

When applying for auto insurance, you expect the insurance carrier to ask for your demographic information and, naturally, to pull your Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) to verify that you have observed safe driving habits in the past. But did you know that many auto insurance companies also check your credit report before issuing your auto insurance policy?

In fact, some insurers are now saying that credit history, like driving history, can indicate whether a policyholder actually acts in a safe and reasonable manner in life—which can give some insight to the way they can be expected to act behind the wheel. For instance, maxed out credit cards can indicate a certain irresponsibility that is indicative of an additional layer of risk to the insurance company if they decide to insure that driver.


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