May 2007
Your Credit Affects Your Auto Insurance Quotes
Your credit information plays are a part in your auto insurance quotes. If you have bad credit, the insurance company finds you to be a bad risk. If your credit score shows good credit, your auto insurance quotes will be lower than someone with bad credit will because you are considered a good risk.
April 2007
What You May Not Know About Automobile Insurance
Perhaps the most commonly purchased type of insurance is automobile insurance, also called driver's insurance or car insurance. Although laws vary somewhat, virtually all states today require drivers to carry some sort of automobile insurance to legally operate a vehicle on public roads.
Car Buying Tips 10: Dealers' Top 10 Advertising Scams ~ Auto insurance tip
The Internet has ruined everything for car dealerships. Too much information. Intelligent, patient, and otherwise prepared consumers have all of the tools available to them to make informed decisions. As one dealer GM was once recorded saying during an interview, "Thank goodness for the idiots who still listen to the ads."
Online Auto Insurance Purchases Increase 58 Percent
Auto insurance policies purchased online increased 58 percent in 2006 compared to 2005, according to comScore Inc., which tracks activity in the digital world.
Low-Speed Auto Collisions May Be Costly ~ Auto insurance tip
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested mid-sized cars in low-speed impacts to calculate the total cost of damages. They found most mid-sized vehicles were not effective in preventing expensive damage.
Keep Your Cadillac Radiant With These Cleaning Tips ~ Auto insurance tip
Your Cadillac is one of your most mighty possessions. So to keep your baby gleaming and shinning and keep it looking "brand new" you have to take proper care of it as best you can.
February 2007
Low Cost Auto Insurance - How to Get the Best Possible Price
There are a ton of choices out there when it comes to low cost auto insurance. So how do you find the cheapest auto insurance with the best company?
January 2007
Education factor in auto insurance rate under fire
Is it fair to make a janitor pay $112 more than a lawyer to insure a car in Florida? GEICO and a few other insurers say yes, because blue-collar workers are more likely than professionals to have accidents.
Consumer Reports' guide to auto insurance
Many people stick with the same insurance carrier year after year without ever shopping for a better deal. Blind loyalty to one insurer can cost you dearly. In a recent survey, Consumer Reports found that some drivers were paying twice as much for a policy than they would have with another insurer.
Farmers Insurance Offers Discount on Auto Insurance to Men and Women of Armed Forces
Farmers Insurance Group of Companies announced today that men and women currently serving in the armed forces can save 5% on their automobile insurance with Farmers in Kansas.
"These are men and women who risk their lives for all Americans every day," said Frank Soldano, State Executive Director of Farmers, Kansas.
Insurance discount tied to auto data
Progressive, which sells auto insurance directly to consumers over the phone and on the Internet, is offering Michigan drivers a program that will allow them to pay lower premiums by driving less and during non-peak hours.
Patrick plans to review auto insurance system
Gov. Deval L. Patrick plans to comprehensively review the state auto insurance system after the acting insurance commissioner yesterday suspended rules changes made in the system during the final weeks of the Romney administration.
Insurance bill proposed by Republican legislators falls short of campaign promises
Aiming to give consumers a break from high insurance costs without hurting insurers, Senate Republicans on Monday outlined an approach that gives the industry a financial break that they hope will result in lower rates.
Another mild hurricane season would be just fine for insurers
Prospects for the state's property insurance industry in 2007 are nearly as unpredictable as the weather. Another mild hurricane season would improve its chances of stability. Another bad year could send the industry reeling again.
Important Steps To Follow If You Are In An Auto Accident; Including How To File A Claim
Statistics show that most of us have been involved in an accident, whether or not we were behind the wheel. But of those who have been in an auto accident, how many of us knew offhand the correct steps to follow in this situation?
Hitting deer can be costly without right auto coverage
Jeff DeLaney was driving home to Medina, Tenn., over the holidays, when his truck struck a herd of deer, causing what he estimates to be up to $1,600 of damage to his truck.
Adding A Teen Driver To Your Insurance Policy? 5 Ways To Keep Costs At Bay
In our two-part series addressing teen drivers, last month we focused on safety tips for parents of teen drivers (as well as for teen drivers themselves). This month, we discuss the 5 proven ways of keeping your insurance costs at bay once you add your teen driver.
Auto Insurance Tune-up: Top Mistakes People Make When Buying Auto Insurance
New Year's resolutions are in full swing, and as many people review their financial goals, it's also a great time to give their auto insurance a tune-up. GMAC Insurance, the company that keeps your life moving, reveals the top mistakes people make when shopping for auto insurance and offers tips to help get the most out of your coverage.
December 2006
Travelers Offers 10 Percent Discount on Auto Insurance for Hybrid Drivers in Georgia
Georgia hybrid owners can now join others across the country to take advantage of a 10 percent discount(a) on auto insurance offered by Travelers, the company announced today. The move makes Georgia the 44th state to receive the hybrid discount, as Travelers has steadily rolled it out state-by-state this year.
Auto insurance rates in steep decline
Massachusetts drivers should be feeling a little less road rage after Insurance Commissioner Julianne Bowler slashed auto insurance rates by 11.7 percent yesterday.
Japan has increased fuel economy requirements
Although, to be fair, requirements is a stronger word than what I should use. Although there are fines to automakers who fail to meet these rules, the fines themselves are quite small. It's the bad publicity for failing to meet the guidelines that Toyota, Honda, et al are more worried about.
New Auto Insurance Plan Bad for Consumers
MASSPIRG and the Center for Insurance Research, two leading insurance groups, strongly oppose the decision announced today by the Division of Insurance to adopt an “assigned risk plan.” The assigned risk plan will allow insurers to reject drivers – even those with perfect driving records – based on non-driving factors such as credit scores, income, education, and home ownership.
Insurance Commissioner OKs changes for high-risk drivers system
The state insurance commissioner on Wednesday approved a new method for assigning high-risk drivers to automobile insurers that would align Massachusetts with most other states - a move fought by Massachusetts' largest auto insurer but embraced by a coalition of rivals.
Where You Live And What You Drive Can Impact Your Auto Insurance Costs
We all know that there are many factors that can affect your auto insurance costs. Some of the more obvious determinants are:
Get Cheap Auto Insurance For Your Teen Son
Your son has just obtained his license and with that a new found sense of freedom. Now you ask how to get cheap auto insurance for my son? Car insurances can vary dramatically in price so read on to learn how to buy car insurance that is affordable for your teen drivers.
