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What is auto insurance?
2008-10-30 09:21:00
Auto insurance protects you against financial loss if you have an accident. It is a contract between you and the insurance company. You agree to pay the premium and the insurance company agrees to pay your losses as defined in your policy.Auto insurance provides property, liability and medical coverage:Property coverage pays for damage to or theft of your car.Liability coverage pays for your legal
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Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Hires Auto Industry Veteran Julie Zona
2008-11-20 09:27:00
Auto Industry Veteran and Seasoned Product Developer to Focus on Recruiting Auto Manufacturers and Start Up Firms to Enter Multimillion Dollar Competition for Super Fuel-Efficient Vehicles PLAYA VISTA, CA, Oct 27, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- The Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, a multimillion dollar competition to inspire a new generation of viable, super fuel-efficient
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South Carolina Auto Insurance Rates up Slightly in 2006
2008-11-18 10:12:00
South Carolina auto insurance rates increased slightly in 2006, but remained on average lower than most national rates.A study by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners showed that South Carolina drivers paid an average of $756 on auto insurance in 2006, the most recent figures available. The South Carolina Insurance News Service said in a news release Nov. 5 that the 2006 rates were
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Teachers' Insurance Plan of NJ Joins Statewide Safety Initiative Sponsoring Keep Kids Alive Drive 25(R) Efforts
2008-11-13 09:26:00
RED BANK, N.J., Oct 29, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- RED BANK, N.J., Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Teachers' Insurance Plan of NJ has joined a yearlong statewide safety initiative supporting organizations that promote the priority of safety in New Jersey. Originally launched in June 2008 by its parent High Point Auto Insurance, Teachers' first safety campaign initiative includes the sponsorship and
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AUTO INSURANCE INFORMATION
2008-11-06 09:22:00
Q: If I don't have auto insurance, and am involved in an accident that is completely not my fault, will the party at fault's insurance pay for the repairs to my car? A: Yes, assuming that unlike you, the “party at fault” is carrying at least basic liability coverage, his or her insurance will pay for the damage incurred by their client. However, if the fault for the accident is shared,


Auto agents accuse Mass. insurance commissioner Nonnie Burnes of giving preference to new companies
2008-12-21 08:41:00
A state insurance agents association, which is already involved in a lawsuit against insurance commissioner Nonnie S. Burnes, is alleging Burnes is again giving preferential treatment to companies new to the state's auto insurance market.The Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents contends that companies who this year became part of the state's new insurance system, most notably Progressive


Is it wrong to increase insurance based on age?
2008-12-20 09:03:00
Sandy K. of Freeport, who turned 75 in February, celebrated that milestone with her children and grandchildren. She and they were "quite glad" she had attained that age, she wrote. But she added, "Too bad the insurance companies do not feel the same way."Here's why. In August, Sandy, a retired computer troubleshooter, received a bill for the renewal of her optional umbrella liability insurance pol


Auto insurers begin to add pet policies
2008-12-19 08:39:00
Good news, Fido. Tough break, turkey: Some auto insurance companies have quietly begun offering free coverage to four-legged friends, paying medical bills for pets injured in car crashes. But just as dogs and cats rule the roost at home, they also top the insurance pecking order. The handful of insurers that offer the coverage with comprehensive collision policies are drawing the line at cows, pig
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Auto Insurance Rate Quotes – Does Your Zip Code Affect Your Auto Insurance Premiums?
2008-12-18 09:33:00
Ricky Lee October 29, 2008 In most cases, people know the reasons why their home insurance is affected by the zip code they have. But, they usually don´t understant what impacts their rate when it comes to auto insurance.If you do understand this, you will be able to save money when buying a home, as you will understand how saving a few hundred bucks on your house can end up costing you a f
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La. residents can compare rates for auto, home insurance online
2008-12-17 09:06:00
Louisiana automobile and home owners can now get quotes on insurance from their computer.Insurance commissioner Jim Donelon announced Monday that auto and homeowners rate comparison guides are available at the Department of Insurance Website, www.ldi.state.la.us.The rate guide provides quotes from top carriers of auto and homeowners insurance in the state, Donelon said.The auto quotes reflect vari
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District of Columbia Pays Highest Insurance Rates to Drive
2008-12-16 10:18:00
Drivers in the District of Columbia pay the highest combined average automobile insurance premiums in the United States, taking the top spot from New Jersey.The National Association of Insurance Commissioners has released its 2005/2006 Auto Insurance Database Report, which indicates the District of Columbia leads the auto insurance pack with a combined average insurance premium per vehicle of $1,3
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Auto Insurance Industry Overlooked $16 Billion in Premium Losses
2008-12-15 09:12:00
Auto Insurance Industry Overlooked $16 Billion in Premium Losses Premium Rating Error Report by Quality Planning Concludes Auto Insurers Could Boost Profits by Paying More Attention to Miles Driven by Customers Last update: 9:00 a.m. EST Dec. 4, 2008 SAN F


Rating errors plague auto insurers
2008-12-14 08:38:00
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 (UPI) -- Rating errors for auto insurance policies resulted in the loss of $16.1 billion in premium revenues in 2007, an industry research group said Friday. Quality Planning Corp., which tracks information for the insurance industry, said the auto premium leakage declined from the $16.6 billion lost in 2006. However, insurers' revenue losses still came to almost 10 percent of t
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NIC sees dip in auto insurance business
2008-12-13 09:02:00
KOLKATA: The recession-hit automobile industry is impacting the business of insurance companies especially the ones for whom auto insurance constitutes a bulk of the business portfolio. However, there may be a rush by corporates to take terrorist coverage in the wake of India’s worst terrorist attack. Personal insurance coverage for such attacks are covered under the personal accident policy. Th


IFA Insurance Company Now Accepting PayPal for Car Insurance Payments
2008-12-12 08:49:00
IFA Insurance Company, a leading Car Insurance company, has added PayPal as an available payment method for IFA low cost New Jersey and Pennsylvania Auto Insurance. The integration of PayPal provides IFA customers an additional convenient and secure method to pay for their Auto Insurance coverage.


House GOP proposes auto-industry-funded insurance program
2008-12-12 08:48:00
THe House GOP leadership Wednesday released an alternative plan to the Democrats' proposed $15 billion in loans to the auto makers. The plan is reminiscent of an loan-insurance -themed proposal that House Republicans pushed hard during the financial bailout debate. The plan would be industry funded. During the financial debate, critics argued that the banks didn't have the capital to fund the insur


New Online Car Insurance Shoppers Now Have More Choices for Car Insurance Quotes
2008-12-12 08:36:00
Delaware, Idaho, Nebraska, and Vermont Can Now Compare Car Insurance Quotes at CarInsurance.com Last update: 4:10 p.m. EST Dec. 5, 2008 ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla., Dec 05, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- This week CarInsurance.com expanded its online car insurance platform


Free Auto Insurance Quotes Search Can Save Shoppers Hundreds Of Dollars A Year
2008-12-11 09:32:00
(live-PR.com) - North Hollywood, CA ( Live-pr ) October 7, 2008 — InsuranceBureau.com has introduced an easier way to save money and find cheap auto insurance quotes. (www.InsuranceBureau.com) InsuranceBureau.com, an informative site featuring insurance tips and information, now provides a free service to all website visitors; searching for affordable auto insurance quotes. An exhaustive search
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John Alsop Insurance Agency Announces New Enhancements To Their Auto Insurance Product
2008-12-10 09:05:00
Modesto, CA (1888PressRelease) November 30, 2008 - John Alsop Insurance Agency has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. The company offers many different types of insurance products including auto, home, commercial, health and life insurance. They also offer financial products for investment purposes. John Alsop Insurance Agency offers free client welcome kits & 24/7 customer serv
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New Colorado Car Insurance Law Drives Consumer Education
2008-12-09 10:17:00
Starting this month, the mail and inboxes of Colorado drivers will begin filling up with notices from their car insurance companies informing customers of a new "opt-out" requirement due to a new Colorado Law that takes effect January 1, 2009. Because many car insurance policy renewal notices are sent 60 days in advance, drivers whose coverage renews in January will start receiving revised premium
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New Auto Insurance Law Includes 'Opt-Out' Requirement
2008-12-08 09:11:00
DENVER -- If you are about to renew your automobile insurance you may want to look closely at your next bill.A new law goes into effect Jan. 1, that will require you to opt-out if you do not want extra coverage for medical care."It was in response to the huge crisis in trauma care and funding," said Sen. Betty Boyd, D-Jefferson County.The bill's main sponsor, Sen. John Morse, D-El Paso County, tol
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State Web site updates insurance comparisons
2008-12-05 09:10:00
BATON ROUGE -- An electronic guide that allows consumers to compare homeowners and auto insurance rates has been posted on the state Department of Insurance's Web site, the first time in two years the data has been revised. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon said the site includes basic information from a wide range of companies, based on 2008 rates, and from a spread of large and small cities acr
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State warns about auto insurance phone scam
2008-12-05 09:08:00
COLUMBUS: The Ohio Department of Insurance is warning about a telephone scam targeting auto insurance customers. Department Director Mary Jo Hudson said today that victims are receiving calls saying their insurance payment can't be processed and that they'll need to provide their bank account number as well as other personal information to resolve the problem.
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Tips for new drivers
2008-12-05 09:01:00
and even their parents -- a driver's license is a ticket to freedom. However, even while they explore their new freedom, new drivers must keep safety and responsibility top of mind. This includes investing in an affordable insurance policy that offers drivers full protection. There are some immediate actions new drivers can take to help lower the cost of insurance. For example, drivers who have co


Auto Insurance Firms Record First Surplus in 7 Years
2008-12-04 09:31:00
By Yoon Ja-youngStaff ReporterAuto insurance companies recorded a surplus thanks partly to high oil prices in the first half of the year for the first time in seven years. While other financial businesses such as banks, asset management firms, and brokerage houses are suffering because of the global financial crisis, auto insurance companies are enjoying a surplus on top of high investment returns
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AIG's auto-insurance business will drop the name 'AIG' to improve its prospects
2008-12-03 08:31:00
American International Group Inc., the insurer bailed out by the U.S., will remove AIG from the name of an auto insurance unit to improve its sale prospects.AIG will start calling its aigdirect.com business 21st Century Insurance in January, reverting to the brand of a California-based car insurer acquired last year, said Nicholas Ashooh, a spokesman for AIG.AIG is selling businesses including aut


Hassle free and Cheap auto and home Insurance quotes online
2008-12-02 10:17:00
Released on: November 6, 2008, 8:03 am Press Release Author: Industry: Financial Press Release Summary: With all the auto insurance ads on TV and the internet, people are bombarded by information from carriers claiming
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Car insurance stands to rise
2008-12-02 08:29:00
Thousands of Georgia drivers could see substantial increases in their auto insurance rates -- as much as 81 percent, for some -- as insurance companies begin setting their own rates under a law that took effect Oct.1WHO'S GOING UP?Nineteen insurance companies have set new rates that renewing or new customers will encounter, with 14 enacting average increases between 2 percent and 11 percent, accor
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Ways to reduce your auto insurance premium
2008-12-01 08:29:00
(Nov. 27, 2008) — If you’re like me, you’re always looking for a smart way to save money. Sometimes, saving money can come in the most unlikely place — such as your insurance .There are several ways you may be able to cut your auto insurance costs. Higher deductibles can lower your premium, as will selecting only the coverages you feel you need. Many insurance companies offer different disc
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Massachusetts challenges auto insurance rate structure
2008-11-30 08:28:00
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has asked that the state Division of Insurance review the new insurance .htm">auto insurance rates of Premier Insurance Co. Massachusetts laws keep auto insurers from basing rates on income, homeownership and other surrogates for income, such as education, occupation or marital status. ConsumerAffairs.com (11/24)source
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