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USAA insurance rates go up by an average of 44% after an accident. Drivers who have USAA accident forgiveness will not see their car insurance rates go up at all after their first accident in 5 years, however. Even if the accident can’t be forgiven, it will only affect your insurance rate for 3-5 years, 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 USAA car insurance, as well as our guide to accident forgiveness.
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In some states, USAA customers who do not qualify for loyalty-based accident forgiveness can purchase forgiveness coverage instead. Purchased accident forgiveness provides the same benefits as loyalty-based accident forgiveness,...
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