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1. Would not an older driver drive less frequently and fewer miles, on average,

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Tue Jul 19, 2016, 12:48 PM

Jul 2016

than a younger driver?
Would not a retiree log fewer miles, on average, than an employed person?

At any rate, a 6% jump in one year seems excessive, especially at age 65, when average life expectancy in the US is nearing age 80.

Would Progressive expect to raise the premium 6% every year?
That would be unsustainable for most drivers, as well as unreasonable.

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Auto insurer asks to raise rates of Maine seniors based solely on age [View all] TexasTowelie Jul 2016 OP

Would not an older driver drive less frequently and fewer miles, on average, No Vested Interest Jul 2016 #1

I believe New Jersey has this rating system. Hoppy Jul 2016 #2