At times, particular drivers or
types of car and other circumstances can cause difficulties in finding car
insurance at the right kind of cost or even any kind of
auto insurance cover
at all.
Factors influencing the ease of obtaining
vehicle insurance cover include:
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Type of car.
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Occupation of named driver.
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Named driver’s driving record.
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Purpose for which the vehicle will be used.
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Location at which the vehicle will be kept .e.g. inner city street.
For example certain occupations, like professional drivers and journalism, are
excluded by standard
insurance companies as being too high a risk.
Difficulties can also arise with insuring certain types of cars, namely
classic cars and high performance cars. Similarly, the purpose for
which the vehicle is to be used has an impact on availability and cost of
insurance
cover. Off-roaders and commercial vehicles are two kinds that spring to
mind.
Finally, those drivers with a previous
auto insurance claims history or
driving convictions can find the processs of procuring car insurance a
frustrating and ultimately costly business.
The big name
insurance companies target drivers with standard
requirements since this is where the bulk of the market, and therefore the
money, lies.
Whether it is the type of car, purpose of use, your occupation or driving
record, setting your wheels spinning towards the need for
specialist auto
insurance, the best place to look for cover is through insurance
brokers.
Car insurance brokers will have details of smaller specialist
insurers able to meet your requirements.