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Is accident forgiveness worth paying for?

Is the extra cost worth accident forgiveness? I noticed that my carrier Nationwide has the option to buy accident forgiveness. So far, I have a clean driving record (knock on wood) but I know that accidents happen.

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Shannon Martin · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“Having
accident forgiveness
on your insurance policy will give you peace of mind.
Even just one accident on your policy could
increase your rates
by hundreds of dollars per month.
With
Nationwide
, their accident forgiveness plan promises that your policy will not be surcharged for your first accident.
Accident forgiveness can be used one time per policy.”
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