{"id":176,"date":"2026-09-30T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.windgateins.com\/blog\/?p=176"},"modified":"2026-09-22T08:51:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T14:51:47","slug":"auto-insurance-and-senior-citizens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.windgateins.com\/blog\/auto-insurance-and-senior-citizens\/","title":{"rendered":"Auto Insurance and Senior Citizens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&rsquo;re a driver from New York, you are required to purchase auto insurance. Our staff at Windgate Insurance Agency Inc. can help you find an auto insurance policy that will meet your needs. If you are near New Windsor, NY, we look forward to meeting you and answering any auto insurance questions you might have. Our team has been helping New York drivers like you since 1991.<\/p>\n<p>Auto Insurance and Senior Citizens&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After many years on the road, senior citizens who continue driving must still buy auto insurance. According to the New York State Department of Financial Services, insurers are required to offer senior citizens&#8217; discounts and reduced rates to retirees. Ask one of our agents about the advantages of taking a defensive driving course. You may be pleased to learn that senior citizens who can document the habit of driving at a low number of miles may also apply for policies with a reduced rate.<\/p>\n<p>Our team will take the time to explore the many options available to all prospective clients &#8211; including senior citizens.&nbsp;<br \/>\nFor example, if you seldom drive, but occasionally borrow someone&rsquo;s car, you may want to ask about a non-owner&rsquo;s auto insurance policy. Remember that senior citizens may have physical changes that affect their driving. Senior citizens with limited eyesight whose doctors have determined they must wear glasses while driving must comply with the use of their glasses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Contact Us for Your Appointment Today<\/p>\n<p>Every New York driver needs an auto insurance policy, according to state law. Our team at Windgate Insurance Agency Inc. can answer all your insurance questions. Drivers near New Windsor, NY, have been placing their trust in our team for 35 years. Call us today and schedule your appointment to discuss your auto insurance options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&rsquo;re a driver from New York, you are required to purchase auto insurance. Our staff at Windgate Insurance Agency Inc. can help you find an auto insurance policy that will meet your needs. 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