Reader’s Question:

It’s insane my brother got convicted for DWI here in Tyler, Texas. Is it true that his auto insurance rates would increase after his DWI?

Cara

Tyler, TX

Your brother’s DWI conviction in Tyler, Texas could cause his auto insurance rates to increase dramatically. His premiums could double, could even triple in some cases, if his auto insurance carrier finds out about it. A DWI conviction makes him a risk to auto insurance companies. If he previously had a “preferred driver” policy, which has much lower insurance premiums than high-risk drivers, his auto insurance rates could triple.

His premium rates would increase because his auto insurance company would consider him a financial risk. If they underwrite an auto insurance policy for him, they could lose money if he has a car accident that causes substantial damage. Once his auto insurance carrier knows about his DWI conviction, his auto insurance policy could also be cancelled. He would then have to find another provider to give him coverage for his auto insurance. He could have a hard time but he can always try to get an online rate quote from this website.

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