I thought I'd get another discussion going.
I understand the requirement for someone convicted of DUI to carry liability insurance for a few years; (obvious)
I understand the need for notification of the DUI to insurance companies, since a carrier could possibly wiggle out of paying a claim for a 3rd party if it was never informed that its insured had a DUI;
I understand the need to require affirmative notification to the state by the insurance carrier that the person is covered. (again, obvious).
I don't understand mandated rates. If the goal is to make the DUI more painful, then levy an additional fine payable over 2-3 years (the length of the SR-22). These 'mandated rates' seem like a good ole boy deal between state legislatures and insurance companies. Why shouldn't companies be able to compete..if they want to offer a person with a DUI a decent rate (based on an otherwise clean record, for example) why shouldn't they be able to?
I figure there must be a rational reason besides my insurance company political deal theory.
Thoughts?
I understand the requirement for someone convicted of DUI to carry liability insurance for a few years; (obvious)
I understand the need for notification of the DUI to insurance companies, since a carrier could possibly wiggle out of paying a claim for a 3rd party if it was never informed that its insured had a DUI;
I understand the need to require affirmative notification to the state by the insurance carrier that the person is covered. (again, obvious).
I don't understand mandated rates. If the goal is to make the DUI more painful, then levy an additional fine payable over 2-3 years (the length of the SR-22). These 'mandated rates' seem like a good ole boy deal between state legislatures and insurance companies. Why shouldn't companies be able to compete..if they want to offer a person with a DUI a decent rate (based on an otherwise clean record, for example) why shouldn't they be able to?
I figure there must be a rational reason besides my insurance company political deal theory.
Thoughts?