Do Policyholders Get Cheaper Car Insurance if They Have a Baby?

 

September 12, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Insurance Discounts 

<p>Reader’s Question:

Do you get cheaper auto insurance when you have a baby? I live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Sandra

Philadelphia, PA

Depending on the insurance company if having a baby may affect the car insurance rate. Some insurance providers may provide discounts or a reduced car insurance rate based on lifestyle events that they believe show greater maturity, such having a baby or getting married. So if you are a parent this would give you a reduction in rate with some car insurance companies.

Some insurance company’s underwriting rules may permit your auto insurance rates to do down when you have a baby since they would assume you to be a more mature, responsible driver with a child in the car.

Not all insurance providers will reduce your auto insurance rates if you now have a baby so you may speak to your car insurance agent and check if a rate reduction is available with your insurance company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania because of having the baby.

 

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