Drivers with poor credit usually pay for more car insurance. That's because, in the majority of states, car insurance companies can use your credit history when determining your monthly premiums.

You know your credit score affects mortgage rates and credit card approvals. But car insurance? In most states, insurers use your credit to calculate premiums—and it matters more than you think. More ...

Drivers with a perfect driving record can pay twice as much for car insurance if they have bad credit. Improving a credit score from "very poor" to "exceptional" can yield car insurance savings of 273 ...

Nonstandard car insurance is a type of policy for drivers who may not be able to get a standard policy due to their high risk ...

Florida graduate student Alexis Brake is doing something pretty unusual. Not only is she pursuing a combined M.D./Ph.D. in neuroscience at the University of Miami, Brake has decided to steer clear of ...

Travelers is the highest-rated car insurance company in our Pennsylvania analysis, thanks to its below-average rates and low ...

Erie car insurance rates vary by age, credit, and driving record. Explore liability and full coverage costs to see how Erie ...

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How can I check if my car is insured? The simplest way to check whether your car is insured is through the Motor Insurance Database (MID) on the Motor Insurers’ Bureau website. All you need is your ...