The insurance company typically offers the base premium rates for calculating the vehicle’s insurance score. The car insurance score predicts the likelihood of being involved in an accident or needing to make a car insurance claim, which considers the credit history.
Research shows a connection between a person’s credit score and their likelihood of being in an accident. Therefore, the government ensures that motor insurance policy providers give appropriate terms to customers with no credit history or low credit scores. The businesses provide customers with information about their credit scores and keep a record of upcoming transactions.
Understanding How To Calculate Credit Scores
The number of accounts the borrower holds and any negative records, such as late payment penalties or unpaid balances, are considered when calculating the borrower’s credit score.
Here is a closer look at the insurance score based on credit.
| Percentage of Credit Score | Depends On | Explanation |
| 10% | New Credit | It contains details about the new account you’ve opened and the relative weights of the new and prior borrowing accounts. It considers the number of inquiries you’ve made and any issues you may have repaying the loan. |
| 10% | Verifying the type of accounts you have and the current mortgage | Considerations include things like revolving credits and loans with instalment payments. Your chances of achieving a good credit score are good if you have various accounts. |
| 15% | The time since your credit history was first accessed | Lenders keep tabs on your activities from when you first took out the loan until the current situation. Your credit score is boosted by a longer credit history. |
| 30% | Current amount of debt | Your total financial obligation to the lenders, including the outstanding balance. Additionally, it checks the consistency of payments made to the loan accounts as well as the current method of repayment. Accounts with no balances will be considered when determining your credit score. |
| 35% | Payment history | It examines the number of accounts you are currently paying off loans on and any prior instances of late payments. Additionally, it looks to see if any bills still need to be paid by the deadline. One of the crucial factors is how much time you have delayed. |
Your payment history determines the majority of your credit score. The credit score can be significantly impacted by the payment history alone. Your credit score will go up if you make your payments on time.
How Can Your Credit Score Reduce Your Car Insurance Premium?
The premium cost is inversely correlated with credit score. Your insurance score will be higher if your credit score is higher. As a result, there is a higher likelihood that you will be approved for cost-effective car insurance that provides a wider range of coverage. ##*
Your car insurance premium will be higher if your credit score is low, and you might not be eligible for higher insurance car insurance coverage. Drivers frequently paid over 80% more for the same coverage than those with good credit scores. As a result, you maintain a higher credit score and reduce your car insurance costs.*
## All savings are provided by the insurer as per the IRDAI-approved insurance plan. *Standard T&C apply.
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