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Can I negotiate my car insurance cost?

I’ve been with the same car insurance company for almost 10 years and, after getting in an accident recently, my monthly payments went up nearly 50%. Besides this accident, my driving record is virtually spotless and I feel like this increase isn’t justified. Can I negotiate the cost of my insurance?

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Jack Walsh · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Unfortunately, you cannot negotiate the price of your
car insurance
. Each state heavily regulates the car insurance industry. For a car insurance company to offer rates outside of their range, they would need approval from the state.
However, there are ways to save money!
The best way to save money on your car insurance is by shopping around and getting quotes from many car insurance companies. If you want to compare
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Seeing an increase in your policy after an accident is never a good feeling. I hope you can find a better policy soon!
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