Yes, many insurance companies will only consider a US driving record and not your previous, Canadian, driving history. If you do not have a US driving history, since coming from a foreign country, your rates will be higher like a new driver.

Since you do not have a verifiable driving record in the U.S., your premiums will likely be higher until you establish a verifiable driving record. Once you drive in the U.S. for a few years and establish a safe record, your rates should go down.

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