Glossary term
Age band
Age band: An age grouping with its own factor. Highest for teens, lowest in the fifties, rising again after 70.
Where this term matters
Guides and entries on this site that use the term.
Guide
How Age and Driving Experience Affect Car Insurance
Why drivers under 25 pay the most, why rates rise again after 70, how years licensed are rated separately from age, and when the big drops happen.
Entry
Adding a Teen Driver to Car Insurance: Rates, Rules, and Savings
Learn how adding a teen driver affects car insurance rates, why premiums surge for inexperienced operators, and four actionable steps to lower your costs.