[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

My annual premium with Progressive is only $655. If they doubled my rate, I would shop around. I don't think the local agents or brokers have any idea why some companies raise their rates, and some don't. It's above their pay grade. But, I do know that insurance companies do not reward loyal customers. They practice "price optimization". So, if you are willing to accept a huge premium increase this year, then, you will probably be willing to accept another huge increase next year.

They charge what the traffic will bear