Insurers consider each policyholder’s circumstances to determine their likelihood of making a claim. That’s how they make sure each policyholder’s premium makes a fair contribution to the shared pool of funds.
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How your premium works
Insurers consider each policyholder’s circumstances to determine their likelihood of making a claim. That’s how they make sure each policyholder’s premium makes a fair contribution to the shared pool of funds.
Calculating your Motor Insurance premium
Insurers base your premium on your circumstances, the cover you’ve chosen, your likelihood of making a claim, and the potential cost of the claim. That’s why each person’s car insurance policy is different, and no two premiums are alike.
To work out how much it will cost to provide insurance for your vehicle, Allianz uses various data sources. We’ll also ask you specific questions. Your answers are important, and all customers have a duty to not make a misrepresentation when answering our questions.
To calculate your premium, insurers use a number of risk factors to determine your likelihood of making a claim. Some of the key factors Allianz uses include:
Use of the vehicle
Type of cover needed
Excess
Age of the drivers or how many years they’ve held a licence
Claims history of all drivers
Make and model
Value of the car
Financing
Usual overnight parking location
Compulsory government charges
How claims affect your premium
Did you know that a significant portion of your overall premium goes towards paying claims? If the overall cost and number of claims paid increases, this can force premiums higher.
Here are some of the key factors that can influence claims costs:
New vehicle technology
Number of vehicles on the road
Average value of cars
Claims inflation
Labour shortages
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