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I have experienced this same problem. I left GEICO after over 40years because they almost doubled my rates. I called the Hartford and was quoted (for 2 cars, a 2011 & 2013) $368/6mo. This was a bit over half of GEICO. I was told "we almost never raise prices" at the time, but my next renewal was $449, then $477 and my most recent quote is $652! Thats a 36% increase. In looking around that appears to be a decent rate comparatively but AARP should not have a partner that is hitting their retirement communities with inflamatory costs. I have had no accidents, no tickets, and I drive less than 5K miles a year.
But it isn’t just you - Those other cars on the road have gotten a lot more expensive. Steer clear of those expensive ones. 😉
Age is another factor that they use in ratings - just like the young when we hit a milestone, premiums go up because stats show that we are more accident prone after a certain age ( I think there is a big up at 70) - you know, reflexes and all that.
Yes, it's not only the vehicle you are driving, but the cost of the vehicles you are sharing the road with.
Apparently there is always something that kept my rates going up, they have NEVER dropped in my lifetime. I guess unfortunately you have to switch companies every 5 or so years now, even if you have no tickets or accidents or drive less, as my vehicles age & become worthless on the market.
Yes, it probably is a good idea to shop around every few years.
Initially Hartford asked if I had a smart phone, I told them no, they stated I could get a discount for having on & downloading an "app", I told them I should be getting a discount for not having on as they are the ultimate distraction & cause inattentiveness.
New car replacement, I have never has a new vehicle, my vehicles are now 8 & 22 years old, recently in this recession the cost of used vehicles has skyrocketed.
You know if you do have an accident, your rates will increase. I have never had my auto rates decrease EVER, though when my girlfriend had moved in with me in 2003, (she was 10 years younger), when she put me on her vehicles her rates dropped by $25/month.
BTW my Hartford Homeowners insurance also increased right along with the auto, welcome to seemingly endless inflation.
Gail... I am extremely insurance savvy. I was in Insurance Sales management.
I am EXTREMELY disappointed in The HARTFORD. That's what I'm here to say. I don't need advice on coverage. I thought I had a stand up, forever insurance company that knew how to manage risk. I was wrong.
@topspin43 wrote
I thought I had a stand up, forever insurance company that knew how to manage risk
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Isn’t that what they are doing - managing risk?
Did you happen to lose a discount of sort from last year to this year? - what was the area where it rose the most cause that is a lot.
Where I live it is getting more crowded so the zip code has affected mine.
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