Personal info auto insurance companies need

Carriers want the least risk possible, and that means knowing as much about you as possible. Including:

• Credit scores
• Loss rate of your coverage group
• Age
• Social Security number
• Date of birth
• Accidents (number of claims)
• Violations
• Policy term and limits
• Prior insurance
• Vehicle make and model
• Discounts and deductibles
• How long you have been licensed

To get your new policy quote, you will need to supply the following about yourself:

• Home ownership - if you lease, own or rent
• Drivers license numbers for every person to be listed on your auto insurance policy
• Age when first licensed and license status
• Accidents, violations or claims in the last 5 years
• Occupation
• Highest level of education completed
• Years with your current employer
• Daily Commute

You will need to provide the below about your vehicle:

• Air bags, passive restraints, anti-theft devices and / or anti lock brakes
• If any company has declined, cancelled, or refused to renew for cause any listed driver in the last five years
• Mileage when you bought the car and current mileage
• If any vehicles have any major, un-repaired structural damage
• Vehicle Identification Numbers or VIN - on your vehicle registration or driver's side dashboard inside your car
• Your auto loan or lease info
• Any lapses in coverage during the past twelve months
• Current policy limits and expiration date
• Current insurance provider
• Deductibles
• Year, make and model of all vehicles
• If your vehicle has substantial customization that you want insured at an additional cost

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