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Benjamin Carr was a licensed insurance agent in Georgia and has two years’ experience in life, health, property and casualty coverage. He has worked with State Farm and other risk management firms. He is also a strategic writer and editor with a background in branding, marketing, and quality assurance. He has been in military newsrooms — literally on the frontline of journalism.
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UPDATED: Oct 8, 2015
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Advertiser Disclosure: We strive to help you make confident car insurance decisions. Comparison shopping should be easy. We are not affiliated with any one car insurance company and cannot guarantee quotes from any single company.
Our partnerships don’t influence our content. Our opinions are our own. To compare quotes from top car companies please enter your ZIP code above to use the free quote tool. The more quotes you compare, the more chances to save.
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Trying to find better insurance coverage rates for your Subaru Tribeca? Buying the lowest cost insurance coverage can appear to be impossible for vehicle owners that are not comfortable with quoting and comparing rates over the internet. Because there are so many companies competing online, how can vehicle owners be able to compare the different rates to find the best price?
You need to take a look at other company’s rates on a regular basis because insurance coverage prices fluctuate regularly. Even if you think you had the lowest rate on Tribeca insurance six months ago you can probably find a lower rate today. Block out anything you think you know about insurance coverage because you’re about to learn one of the best ways to properly buy coverages while reducing your premium.
The purpose of this article is to help educate you on the most effective way to quote insurance and some tricks to saving. If you have car insurance now, you will most likely be able to save some money using these tips. But vehicle owners must comprehend how insurance companies determine prices and take advantage of how the system works.
Get lower rates with these car insurance discounts
Some providers don’t always publicize all disounts in an easy-to-find place, so the following is a list of both well-publicized and also the more inconspicuous savings tricks you should be using when you buy car insurance online.
- Claim Free – Drivers who stay claim-free get the best car insurance rates as opposed to insureds who have frequent claims or accidents.
- Theft Deterent System – Anti-theft and alarm system equipped vehicles are stolen less frequently and will qualify for a discount on a car insurance quote.
- Switch and Save Discount – Some larger companies give discounts for switching to them before your current coverage expires. It’s a savings of about 10%.
- Government Employee Discount – Employees or retirees of the government could cut as much as 10% off on Tribeca insurance with select insurance companies.
- Discount for New Cars – Insuring a new car can save you some money compared to insuring an older model.
Don’t be surprised that some credits don’t apply to the entire cost. Some only reduce specific coverage prices like comprehensive or collision. So when it seems like adding up those discounts means a free policy, that’s just not realistic.
If you would like to choose from a list of providers offering car insurance discounts, click this link.
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How to get insurance price quotes
When looking for cheaper car insurance quotes, there are a couple ways to compare prices from insurance companies in your area. The fastest way to compare rates involves getting comparison quotes online. This is quite simple and can be completed in a couple of different ways.
- Hands down the most simple method consumers can analyze rates is a comparison rater form like this one (opens in new window). This method saves time by eliminating multiple quote forms for every company. One simple form compares rates from many national carriers. This is by far the quickest method.
- A different way to shop for insurance online requires a trip to each company’s website and fill out a new quote form. For instance, let’s assume you want to compare prices for Allstate, State Farm and Geico. To find out each rate you need to go to every website and enter your information, and that explains why we recommend the first method. To view a list of companies in your area, click here.
- Even if you have time, the least recommended way to quote and compare insurance rates is driving to different agent offices. The internet eliminates the need for an insurance agent unless you want the professional assistance of an agent trained in personal lines coverage. If you prefer, some companies allow you to get the lowest quotes online but buy from a local insurance agent.
You can choose any of those ways to find more affodable coverage, but be sure to compare the same coverages and limits for every company. If your comparisons have differing limits it’s impossible to make an equal comparison. Just a small difference in coverages may result in a large different in cost. Just remember that comparing all the rates in your area will increase your chances of finding more affordable insurance.
How insurance companies calculate Subaru Tribeca insurance prices
A large part of saving on insurance is knowing the rating factors that go into determining your policy premiums. If you know what controls the rates you pay, this allows you to make educated decisions that may result in cheaper rates. Multiple criteria are taken into consideration when quoting car insurance. Some are pretty understandable such as traffic violations, although some other factors are more obscure such as whether you are married or how safe your car is.
- Cheaper to insure women? – Statistics demonstrate that females tend to be a little less risky than males. The data does not necessarily mean that men are WORSE drivers than women. Females and males get in at-fault accidents at a similar rate, but males have costlier accidents. Men also get cited for more serious violations like DWI (DUI) or reckless driving.
- Use one insurance company and save – The majority of insurance companies apply a discount to people that buy multiple policies, otherwise known as a multi-policy discount. Even if you qualify for this discount already, drivers will still want to compare other company rates to make sure you are getting the best deal. You may still be able to save more without the discount by insuring with multiple companies.
- Theft deterrents systems cut premiums – Buying a car with anti-theft technology or alarm system can save you a little every year. Theft deterrent systems such as vehicle immobilizer systems, General Motors OnStar and LoJack tracking systems all help stop your car from being stolen.
- Discounts for married couples – Having a significant other may save some money on your insurance policy. It is viewed as being more mature it has been statistically shown that being married results in fewer claims.
- Only buy what you need – Policies have extra bells and whistles you can purchase if you aren’t diligent. Things like personal injury protection, towing, and membership fees may not be needed and are just wasting money. They may seem good when talking to your agent, but if they’re wasting money get rid of them and save.
- High coverage deductibles cost less – Physical damage protection, commonly called comprehensive (or other-than-collision) and collision coverage, is used to repair damage to your Subaru. Examples of covered claims are running into the backend of another car, flood damage, and burglary. The deductibles state the amount of money the insured will be required to pay if a covered claim is submitted. The more you choose to pay out-of-pocket, the lower your rates will be on Tribeca insurance.
- Do you work long hours in a high stress employer? – Careers such as judges, social workers and medical professionals usually pay higher rates than the rest of us due to high stress levels and incredibly demanding work hours. On the other hand, professions such as scientists, engineers and retirees have the lowest average rates on Tribeca insurance.
- With age comes responsibility – Teenage drivers are proven to be inattentive and easily distracted when driving and because of this, their insurance rates are much higher. Parents adding a beginning driver onto a policy can be quite pricey. Mature drivers are shown to be more cautious, file fewer claims , and are generally more financially stable.
Insurance coverage can get complicated
When buying coverage, there is no cookie cutter policy. Every insured’s situation is different.
For instance, these questions can help discover if your insurance needs may require specific advice.
- I have a DUI can I still get coverage?
- Should I file a claim if it’s only slightly more than my deductible?
- Do I really need UM/UIM coverage?
- How can I get high-risk coverage after a DUI?
- How many claims can I have before being cancelled?
- How much can I save by bundling my policies?
If you’re not sure about those questions then you might want to talk to an insurance agent. To find lower rates from a local agent, take a second and complete this form.
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Specifics of your auto insurance policy
Understanding the coverages of auto insurance aids in choosing the right coverages at the best deductibles and correct limits. The terms used in a policy can be difficult to understand and nobody wants to actually read their policy.
Insurance for medical payments
Coverage for medical payments and/or PIP reimburse you for immediate expenses for dental work, rehabilitation expenses, prosthetic devices, chiropractic care and doctor visits. They are often used in conjunction with a health insurance plan or if there is no health insurance coverage. They cover not only the driver but also the vehicle occupants and also covers getting struck while a pedestrian. Personal Injury Protection is only offered in select states and gives slightly broader coverage than med pay
Liability coverages
This protects you from damage or injury you incur to other people or property. This coverage protects you from claims by other people, and does not provide coverage for damage to your own property or vehicle.
Coverage consists of three different limits, per person bodily injury, per accident bodily injury, and a property damage limit. You might see values of 100/300/100 that means you have a $100,000 limit per person for injuries, a total of $300,000 of bodily injury coverage per accident, and a limit of $100,000 paid for damaged property. Occasionally you may see a combined limit which limits claims to one amount rather than limiting it on a per person basis.
Liability can pay for things such as bail bonds, medical services and medical expenses. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is a decision to put some thought into, but you should buy higher limits if possible.
Collision coverage
This pays for damage to your Tribeca caused by collision with an object or car. You will need to pay your deductible then the remaining damage will be paid by your insurance company.
Collision can pay for claims such as colliding with another moving vehicle, scraping a guard rail and colliding with a tree. This coverage can be expensive, so you might think about dropping it from lower value vehicles. You can also choose a higher deductible in order to get cheaper collision rates.
Comprehensive coverage (or Other than Collision)
Comprehensive insurance pays for damage caused by mother nature, theft, vandalism and other events. A deductible will apply and then insurance will cover the rest of the damage.
Comprehensive can pay for claims such as damage from flooding, hail damage, damage from getting keyed and a tree branch falling on your vehicle. The highest amount you’ll receive from a claim is the cash value of the vehicle, so if it’s not worth much more than your deductible consider removing comprehensive coverage.
Uninsured Motorist or Underinsured Motorist insurance
Your UM/UIM coverage provides protection from other motorists when they either have no liability insurance or not enough. Covered losses include injuries sustained by your vehicle’s occupants and damage to your Subaru Tribeca.
Since many drivers only purchase the least amount of liability that is required, it doesn’t take a major accident to exceed their coverage limits. That’s why carrying high Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage is a good idea. Usually your uninsured/underinsured motorist coverages are identical to your policy’s liability coverage.
Affordable insurance is out there
As you shop your coverage around, it’s a bad idea to buy poor coverage just to save money. In too many instances, someone dropped uninsured motorist or liability limits and learned later that they should have had better coverage. Your objective should be to buy a smart amount of coverage at the best possible price, but don’t skip important coverages to save money.
Consumers leave their current company for a variety of reasons including high rates after DUI convictions, policy cancellation, not issuing a premium refund and even delays in responding to claim requests. It doesn’t matter why you want to switch choosing a new insurance company can be easy and end up saving you some money.
Some insurance companies may not have the ability to get a quote online and these smaller companies only sell through independent agencies. Lower-priced insurance can be found from both online companies as well as from insurance agents, and you need to price shop both so you have a total pricing picture.
More information is located at these links:
- What are my Rights when Filing a Claim? (Insurance Information Insitute)
- Vehicle Size and Weight FAQ (iihs.org)
- Bodily Injury Coverage (Liberty Mutual)
- Senior Drivers (Insurance Information Insitute)
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Benji Carr
Former Licensed Life Insurance Agent
Benjamin Carr was a licensed insurance agent in Georgia and has two years’ experience in life, health, property and casualty coverage. He has worked with State Farm and other risk management firms. He is also a strategic writer and editor with a background in branding, marketing, and quality assurance. He has been in military newsrooms — literally on the frontline of journalism.
Former Licensed Life Insurance Agent
Editorial Guidelines: We are a free online resource for anyone interested in learning more about auto insurance. Our goal is to be an objective, third-party resource for everything auto insurance related. We update our site regularly, and all content is reviewed by auto insurance experts.