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Amica insurance rates go up by an average of 74% after an accident. However, policyholders accumulate “good driver rewards” for each year of good driving and can use them to lower their deductibles or prevent their premiums from going up after an accident. Even if the accident can’t be forgiven, it will only affect your insurance rate for 3-5 years, depending on your state, depending on your state.
The exact amount that premiums go up after an accident depends on a few factors, including who was at fault, how much damage was caused, and the policyholder’s driving and claims history. In general, at-fault accidents or severe accidents that lead to expensive insurance claims increase rates more than minor or not-at-fault wrecks. Repeat offenders also see relatively large rate hikes.
If you want to learn more, you can check WalletHub’s complete review of Amica car insurance, as well as our guide to accident forgiveness.
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