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Marriage & Car Insurance FAQ

Updated January 1, 1 . AmFam Team

There are many factors that affect your auto insurance policy — your marital status is one of them. Learn more about how marriage affects your car insurance.

Getting married can be an exciting time — it can also mean managing a lot at the same time. And if you and your fiancée are living separately, you’ll probably be knee deep in packing up and moving in together, too. Amid that flurry of activity, it’s important to think about the benefits of marriage and car insurance. Yes, marriage does affect car insurance, and in a good way, usually. Premiums can typically decrease because most married couples tend to be safe drivers.

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