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How long do car insurance claims stay on your record?

How long do car insurance claims stay on your record? Auto insurance claims can stay on a driving record for three to five years, remaining on a CLUE report for up to seven years. Claims may cause a temporary increase in your rates that will fade over time.

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Theodore (Ted) Patestos is a seasoned innovator and policyholder advocate in the public adjusting industry. With a career dedicated to turning data into actionable insights, Ted has championed tools and strategies that improve transparency, efficiency, and outcomes for both consumers and adjusters. He developed Claim Machine, a platform that uses weather data to help public adjusters, contractors,...

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UPDATED: Jul 1, 2025

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