Will Allstate insure me with a DUI?

Yes. Allstate does insure high-risk drivers. Allstate reviews driving and non-driving factors – including your official DMV record and claims history, as well as where you live – to determine whether or not you’re a high-risk driver. Based on how much risk you pose, Allstate will then calculate a personalized insurance rate. However, you should expect to pay more expensive premiums if Allstate considers you a high-risk driver.… read full answer

Allstate may even insure high-risk drivers who require an SR-22 or FR-44 form, which is a certificate of financial responsibility a driver’s insurance company must file with the state’s motor vehicle department to prove their customer is meeting the minimum auto liability insurance requirements. Laws vary by state, but common reasons a driver may need an SR-22 or FR-44 include being convicted of a DUI/DWI, driving with a suspended/revoked license, or being a repeat offender of motor vehicle laws.

Allstate Does Insure High-Risk Drivers Who:

• Don’t have a good driving record.
• Haven’t had insurance before.
• Have had a lapse in their insurance.
• Are required to file an SR-22 or FR-44 with the state.
• Reside in a more densely populated town or city.
• Are a teenage or senior (65+) driver.
• Drive high-risk car models or cars without safety features.

If you’re considered a high-risk driver, you can get a free Allstate Insurance quote online or by contacting an agent at 1-800-255-7828.

A DUI affects insurance rates for 3-10 years, depending on the driver’s state and insurance company. Most insurance companies look back 3-5 years for infractions on a driving record, but some look back as far as seven years. And even if a DUI doesn’t cause a driver’s rates to skyrocket long-term, it can have a lingering effect on costs. For example, insurance companies in California legally can’t offer you a good driver discount for 10 years after a DUI conviction.… read full answer

During the period in which it directly affects premiums, a DUI conviction causes insurance rates to rise by about 80% on average, although each insurer and state is different. If you practice good habits in the years following a DUI, however, you’ll eventually see your rates fall back down.

Since every insurance company has its own lookback period for driving records, you’ll need to check with your insurer to know exactly how long your rates will be affected by a DUI. But keep in mind that even after your costs go down, a DUI will likely appear on your driving record for much longer, depending on your state. While some states like Maryland and Hawaii only require it to remain for five years, others such as Texas and Oregon keep it on your record for life.

You need an SR-22 for 1-5 years after a DUI, though most states require you to have it for three years. You must be continuously insured during this timeframe, since any lapse in coverage will cause the SR-22 clock to reset.

Once you’ve maintained your SR-22 insurance for the required period of time after a DUI, you can contact your insurance company and ask them to … read full answercancel the SR-22 filing. However, keep in mind that your insurance company will have to contact the state DMV to remove the form. If you attempt to cancel the SR-22 early, you will face repercussions including hefty fines and a driver’s license suspension.

Since a DUI conviction and an SR-22 classify you as a high-risk driver, you should expect your insurance rates to go up by about 80%, though the exact amount will depend on your state. The good news is that insurance companies only look back 3-5 years on your driving record when calculating your premium, so your rates will eventually go back down.