The
average auto insurance premium for residents
in Texas is $2,102 in April 2009; the
national average is $1,766. Some people
think the state and insurance companies
fix the rates, so they never shop around
for better rates. Insurance companies
segment their rates differently so everyone's
rate will be different with each company.
You have to shop around to see if you
are saving money.
Even
within the state
of Texas, rates have changed over the
past few years. Comparing the current
average car insurance rates, the average
auto insurance premium in Texas is
15% higher in 2009 than 2008. 2008
was 1% higher than 2007 in Texas.