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What is an insurance score and how does it affect rates?

By Insuregear · 4 min read · Updated June 18, 2026

In most states, insurers use a credit-based insurance score to help set rates, because it correlates with claim likelihood. A few states restrict or ban it.

How to improve it

The same habits that build credit help: pay on time, keep balances low, and avoid opening lots of new accounts at once.

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