Carrier Appetite + Zip Codes: Why Switching Works Sometimes (and Sometimes Doesn’t)
You run the same quote with three carriers and get three wildly different prices. Or you move a few miles, change
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Direct answer
Auto insurance pricing is driven by risk signals, coverage structure, and carrier appetite, not loyalty.
Why it changes price
- Risk signals (incidents, territory, score tiers where allowed) move you between rating tiers.
- Coverage structure (deductibles/limits/endorsements) changes expected losses and out-of-pocket risk.
- Carrier appetite shifts determine who wants your profile this renewal cycle.
Decision rule
If your premium jumps, identify the driver (signals, structure, or appetite) before you change coverage.