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Will my insurance premium increase if I file an auto insurance claim? (2025)

Your insurance premium will increase by around 42% if you file an auto insurance claim for an at-fault accident. How filing a car insurance claim can impact your premiums and how long depends on factors such as the claim’s severity, your driving record, fault determination, and state insurance laws.

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Will my insurance premium increase if I file an auto insurance claim? (2025)

[su_box title="What You Should Know" style="default"] Claim severity, driving record, and fault affect insurance rate increases Usually, higher premiums after a claim last for three years Accident forgiveness programs prevent rate hikes for eligible policyholders [/su_box] One of the most common questions drivers ask is, “Will premiums increase if you file an insurance claim?�...

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