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What can I do if I 've been denied car insurance?

Have you been denied car insurance? There could be several reasons for this. Fortunately, every insurer uses different criteria when deciding whether to accept an application. If one insurer rejects your application for car insurance, that doesn’t mean another one will automatically do the same. Here, you can read about the reasons why your car insurance application might have been rejected and how you can still get car insurance after being turned down!

CIS Registration

First things first. Insurance companies conduct risk assessments. They look at various factors in your (insurance) history to determine how likely you are to file a claim or fail to pay your premium on time. The higher the risk, the more you pay in premiums. An insurance company will only reject your application if the risk is truly high.

To determine the level of risk, insurers always check whether you are listed in the CIS Foundationdatabase. CIS stands for Central Information System. The CIS Foundation maintains a record of all important insurance data, such as the number of claims or instances of fraud.

Got turned down? Get car insurance through Alpina!

Has your application for auto insurance been denied? Through Alpina, you can always get auto insurance. Of course, we’d prefer to place you with a traditional insurance company. If that’s really not possible, you can always get auto insurance through us with De Vereende. De Vereende was established specifically to handle special cases in the insurance sector. However, taking out car insurance with De Vereende does involve additional costs, such as a higher premium. This is to compensate for the higher risk they assume. With us, you can easily calculate an estimate of the premium for your car insurance with De Vereende.

Top 10 Reasons Why Your Car Insurance Application Might Be Denied

1. Young driver with a fast car

Have you had your driver’s license for a relatively short time and want to insure a fast car? There’s a good chance your car insurance application will be denied. Young drivers are generally considered a high-risk group. Statistics show that, on average, young drivers are more likely to be involved in accidents than older drivers. This is mainly attributed to their limited driving experience. That’s why insurers often consider a young driver with a sporty, fast car to be too big a risk. So, before you buy a car, always check to see if you can actually insure it.

2. Too many claims filed

All insurers can check the nationalRoy Data database to see how often you’ve filed an insurance claim. They focus primarily on claims that involve legal assistance, such as theft or window damage. If you’ve filed claims frequently, they’ll assume you’ll continue to do so in the future. This gives the insurer a reason to deny your application for auto insurance.

3. Nonpayment

Of course, there may be times when you’re late in paying your insurance premium. In that case, you won’t be registered with CIS right away. Your insurer will first send you a warning, after which you can still pay the premium. However, if you consistently fail to pay the premium, there’s a chance your insurer will cancel your policy. The insurer will then report this to the CIS Foundation. This information will then be visible to all insurers. In that case, there’s a good chance you won’t be able to get car insurance from any insurer.

4. A driving suspension

If you’ve had your license suspended, this means you’re not allowed to drive a motor vehicle for a certain period of time. You can have your license suspended in various situations, such as driving under the influence, fleeing the scene of an accident, speeding by more than 50 kilometers per hour, or driving while your license is suspended or invalid. Even after your driving suspension has been lifted, your car insurance application may still be denied.

5. A criminal record

If you havea criminal record, you’re more likely to be denied car insurance, even if your criminal record has nothing to do with your driving behavior. Insurers often view someone with a criminal record as a higher moral risk. They assume that someone with a criminal record is less likely to strictly follow insurance rules. As a result, the risk of claims is too high for them.

6. The car has been registered in the owner's name without insurance for too long

You are legally required to have at least liability insurance for your car as soon as it is registered in your name. Even if you don’t drive the car, it must still be insured. If your car remains uninsured and registered in your name for more than 14 days, your application for car insurance may be denied when you apply. This is because many insurance companies are unwilling to insure a car that should have been insured long ago.

7. Fraud

If you have committed insurance fraud, this will be recorded in the CIS Foundation’s database. When people hear the word “fraud,” they often think of serious crimes, but it can also involve withholding information when applying for insurance. If you withhold information from the insurer and the insurer finds out, your insurance policy will be immediately terminated or denied.

8. The car is not adequately secured

Cars are always a popular target for thieves. However, some car brands or models are particularly prone to theft, for example, because they are very expensive. That’s why it’s important to provide these cars with extra security, such as a good alarm system or an immobilizer. If this security does not meet your insurer’s requirements, it may be a reason for them to deny your car insurance.

9. Denial Based on Age

When calculating the premium, an insurer also considers the applicant’s age. For example, very young drivers pay significantly higher premiums for auto insurance because studies have shown that they are more likely to cause accidents. However, an insurer may also deny coverage if the risk is too high. This applies to very young drivers, but also to older drivers.

10. Incorrect CIS Registration

Has your car insurance application been denied, but do you suspect that your CIS registration is incorrect? You can submit a request to the CIS Foundation to review your registration. If the registration is incorrect, you can submit a request for correction.

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