The Car Insurance Blog

In today’s economy, consumers are continually trying to think of ways to save their hard-earned money. If you want to know how you can lower your car insurance premium, here are some factors that may help you:

1.Your address – neighborhoods that have little traffic compared to congested cities are at lower risk for accidents,and translates to lower premiums. On the other hand, neighborhoods that have a higher rate of vehicle thefts may result to higher premiums.
2.Driving Violations – having a record of accidents or driving violations (such as speeding tickets, DWI, etc.) means that you are at a higher risk for accidents and will mean higher premiums.
3.Accident Claims – insurance companies will check on the accident claims you’ve made in the past. The more claims, the higher premiums.
4.Occupation – There is a statistical correlation between your occupation and risk. A salesman who drives around a lot is more likely to have a higher premium than his secretary who sits behind the desk all day.
5.Education - A higher education means lower premiums. This is one case where ignorance isn’t bliss.

Just when you think you have done everything to attain the lowest car insurance premium possible, some auto insurers are coming out with innovative programs for certain sectors so that they can avail of additional discounts on their premiums.

There are some auto insurers who give preferential discount based on your profession, age or Internet usage. Aside from the traditional discounts given by insurance providers, here are some additional discounts you can look into:
� Those with Engineering degrees are considered low risk;
� Teachers get additional discounts
� Active and Retired Military personnel discount
� Multiple cars in one policy discount
� Online Internet purchase discounts