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How to cancel an auto insurance policy and get a refund
To cancel your car insurance, you must contact your carrier by call or in writing and communicate the end date of your insurance. The insurer might cut the cancelation fee and refund the rest of the amount to you. However, before canceling the car insurance with the existing company, ensure you buy a new car insurance coverage to avoid coverage lapse. Skip to article
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Before you cancel your car insurance policy, you should first buy a new policy, assuming you still need to insure your car and you are switching car insurance companies. Then, immediately contact your current insurance company to cancel your old policy.
Often times, companies require you contact them in writing, but it’s worth the time to call first and confirm your company’s process. The company may be required to report the cancellation to the state department of motor vehicles.
To get a refund on the old car insurance policy, make sure you communicate your end date to the car insurance company. You may be charged an early cancellation fee, but other than that, you should receive all the money you are owed.
You absolutely should not wait to let your current insurer know that you are canceling your policy. If not, they will likely start a new policy just as your current policy expires.
Laura is an award-winning editor with experience in content and communications covering auto insurance and personal finance. She has written for several media outlets, including the USA Today Network. She most recently worked in the public sector for the Nevada Department of Transportation.
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Prachi is an insurance writer with a master’s degree in business administration. Through her writing, she hopes to help readers make smart and informed decisions about their finances. She loves to travel and write poetry.