What to do if I rent a room from a friend and his auto insurer wants to charge him a $200 surcharge for me as an excluded driver but I have my own insured vehicle?
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What to do if I rent a room from a friend and his auto insurer wants to charge him a $200 surcharge for me as an excluded driver but I have my own insured vehicle?
Asked on February 26, 2015 under Insurance Law, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately, his insurer has the right to ask for surcharge for anyone else residing in the household. If he doesn't like it, he could certainly get quotes from other insurers, change insurers, etc., but that's his recourse--to take his business elsewhere if he's not happy.
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