Women's car insurance
If you're female and looking for car insurance, you're in a good position
Car insurance premiums tend to be cheaper for women for several reasons:
- Women drivers are involved in fewer accidents than male drivers and accordingly, make fewer car insurance claims.
- Women have fewer traffic violations and are, in general, more careful drivers.
- Car accidents that women are involved in tend to cause less damage than accidents involving and caused by male drivers.
Considering that car insurers adjust premiums according to risk categories, it's no wonder that women's car insurance is generally cheaper than their male counterparts'. Additionally, if the primary policy holder is a woman in an older demographic, chances are that the premium will be reduced even further, as older drivers are considered safer.
Some car insurance companies in Australia offer specifically tailored women's car insurance policies. Here are some tips to choosing the one that's right for you
Keep your car insurance affordable
While women are already at an advantage when it comes to taking out car insurance, there are other ways to help keep your cover affordable:
- Keep a good driving record free of traffic offences
- Take an approved driving course like Defensive Driving
- Take an additional excess for male drivers, if this option is available
- Compare quotes before you choose your policy
Understand your policy
Make sure you read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and understand the details, like how the excess works, before you purchase your car insurance policy.
Choosing a higher excess can lower your up-front premium, as the excess is the amount you agree to pay if you cause an accident and need to claim. The basic excess will only apply if the accident was your fault, but there are other excesses that may be applied on top of the basic excess, like Age Excess (for younger drivers) and Inexperienced Driver Excess (if the driver was over 25 but hadn't held their Australian licence for at least two years) that you should be aware of.
This is general information only and does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider the relevant PDS available on this website prior to purchasing any product. Choosi offers insurance products from a range of brands but does not compare all products available in the market.