Auto Insurance Rate More Than Doubles on Relocation With No Transparent Justification
A driver relocating from Miami to Texas saw their auto insurance premium jump from $1,500 to $4,000 per six months, with the only explanation offered being a vague regional cost claim and no supporting data. Shopping around found a competitor offering nearly half the price for comparable coverage, suggesting the original quote had significant unexplained markup.
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