Six-Month vs. 12-Month Car Insurance: Which to Buy
You have two term options when you purchase a car insurance policy: six months and 12 months. Six-month policies are more common and can benefit drivers by granting them flexibility, but they also come with the risk of increased rates if you forget to renew before the term ends.
Updated: January 27, 2023
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About Mark Fitzpatrick
Mark Fitzpatrick has analyzed the property and casualty insurance market for over five years, conducting original research and creating personalized content for every kind of buyer. Currently, he leads P&C insurance content production at MoneyGeek. Fitzpatrick has been quoted in several insurance-related publications, including CNBC, NBC News and Mashable.
Fitzpatrick earned a master’s degree in economics and international relations from Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor’s degree from Boston College. He is passionate about using his knowledge of economics and insurance to bring transparency around financial topics and help others feel confident in their money moves.