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Probably as a penalty for letting the old policy expire. Typically, the companies with the lowest initial rates end up costing more due to penalties, rate hikes and possibly dropping you form the policy altogether.

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Q: Why would your auto insurance rates double when you accidentally let your policy expire?
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