approximate % increase of auto insurance for smoker vs. non

by wakerascals » Tue Feb 09, 2010 03:46 am

approximate % increase of auto insurance for smoker vs. non smoker

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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 05:03 am Post Subject:

Hi wakerascals

I am not sure about the % increase in rate but smokers, any day, pose a greater threat to the insurance companies compared to the non-smokers. Hence, if you are a smoker, you will have to pay up a fairly large amount as premiums if you are going to be covered.

Smokers have a 90% chance to make a claim due to smoking related illness. Hence, they will definitely be charged more. I hope someone can come along and tell you the approximate %.

Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 05:24 am Post Subject: Smokers and auto insurance

A number of studies have shown that drivers who smoke have a higher risk of getting into an accident than non-smokers. So more and more auto insurance companies are offering a discount to non-smokers on their insurance premium. Though the percentage of discount varies from company to company, a typical non-smoker discount could be about 5%.

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