Auto insurance policies can be terminated for any number of reasons. Getting rid of an old car, moving to a different state, or just changing to a different insurance company are all legitimate reasons. The important thing is to do it properly.

The “Standard Operating Procedure” for most insurer’s when changing your auto insurance policy is that you can cancel your policy simply by sending written notice with your desired termination date. Keep in mind that your policy may not necessarily stop at the end of your term, it may have an auto-renew clause. You also shouldn’t assume that your policy gets canceled by simply not paying your next premium.

You also shouldn’t expect this to be clear on your policy. Most insurers will be quick to let you know that your coverage terminates at the end of the policy period if you don’t pay your premium, but they aren’t always so quick to let you know of the repercussions you may face for not providing formal notice of your policy termination.

You should also keep in mind is that your chances of obtaining auto coverage in the future may be impacted is your car insurance policy is canceled. A policy cancellation in your insurance history may end up getting you labeled as a high-risk applicant. Usually though you can avoid this trap by officially terminating your policy properly and in a timely manner.

Switching your coverage to a different insurance company carries additional considerations. Most people who switch plan to drive their car throughout the process. If this is you, be careful not to allow a lapse in your car insurance coverage. Coordinate your new policy’s effective start date on or before the your old policy becomes terminated.

Providing you are considerate about giving proper notice to your old insurance company when you want to cancel your auto policy, and go through the official termination process, you probably won’t have to worry about any potential negative repercussions.

by Marty Allen
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