Last month the New York Times’ Kashmir Hill published a major story on how GM collects driver behavior data then sells access (through LexisNexis) to insurance companies, which will then jack…
  • Mr PoopyButthole@lemm.eeEnglish
    831·
    7 months ago

    OK but why is my state mandated minimum insurance nearly $90 a month for a Toyota Prius that I only drive like 30 miles per week?

    My liability only plan was $55 in 2018.

    I’m over 30 years old with no tickets or accidents on my record.

    Maybe the whole data farming thing is being used as an excuse also, but this is bullshit all up and down.

      • Iceblade@lemmy.world
        21·
        7 months ago

        My car is seven years older than me and basic traffic insurance is ~300€ (equivalent) per year.

        • Chaotic Entropy@feddit.ukEnglish
          6·
          7 months ago

          Sooo… shop around? Existing customers who show no indication that they will leave are prime candidates for reaming.

          • Sam_Bass@lemmy.world
            2·
            7 months ago

            Oh i did. Everyone else is actually higher priced. Not kidding its insane. We are being made to pay for everyone else’s habits. How a shared pool works i guess

              • Sam_Bass@lemmy.world
                2·
                7 months ago

                I tried liberty, root, and allstate. They all wanted more than 800 a year for liability. Walked away from them and stuck with progressive as i have been with them for 30 years and liability with hem for is 600 due to my longevity. Comp&coll is what i had up til last year when they jacked it up from 699 to 2150.