Insurance companies partly use profiles of their clients to determine their risk. These profiles are based on how we have lived our lives. It therefore makes sense that important events in our lives will change our profiles and as a consequence change our potential risk.
Getting married
Getting married can be one of the greatest experiences of your life. Did you know that this auspicious occasion could also lower your monthly insurance rate? Insurance companies view married people as more stable both financially and socially. The merging of assets also allows people to add all of their belongings and vehicles to a single policy thus reducing costs. Depending on your circumstances, you may choose to move your assets to your spouse’s policy, but it is important to get quotes from both of your insurers to ensure you are selecting the company with the best possible rates. After getting married, it may also be a good time to re-evaluate both of your current insurance companies. You may find that after doing a bit of comparative shopping, another insurance company may be offering much better benefits and premiums to married couples. Continue reading ‘Life Events That Influence Your Insurance’ »