Though the no-fault auto insurance system in New York may have originally seemed like a measure that would benefit drivers in the state, according to many insurance experts, the system is increasing their costs. No-fault insurance allows customers to file medical claims directly to their insurer - regardless of who is at fault - to [...]
Nearly all drivers are mandated to have at least a minimum amount of car insurance coverage to cover costs associated with accidents. However, even in areas where coverage is not required, drivers are given the option to carry insurance. This makes them liable for the damages they cause. Traditionally, most drivers will opt for full [...]
Car owners may think it is a simple favor to let a friend or loved one borrow their car, but it could actually lead to car insurance nightmares for the owner. There are no easy favors Close to 6 million accidents happen each year resulting in 3 million injuries and 42,000 deaths, according to the [...]
Electronic Stability Control (ESC), an automotive safety technology now required to be part of all new cars built in the United States, may have a significant impact on both safety and auto insurance rates. Electronic Stability Control ESC is a crash-avoidance feature that uses computer-controlled braking to reduce the risk of rollovers and other types [...]
There have been a number of changes in the auto insurance market lately, both for customers and car insurance companies. In the near future, analysts say it will be essential for car insurance companies to keep up with these changes in order to be successful. PriceWaterhouseCoopers has made some suggestions about changes that the insurance [...]
Some Americans are instinctively trained to purchase car insurance whenever it is offered, but when renting a car that additional policy may not be necessary, according to MSNBC. In some cases, a driver's auto insurance policy will protect them against theft or damages to a rental vehicle. What is and is not already covered? Personal [...]
In these times, saving every penny counts and that holds especially true when considering the maintenance and longevity of a car. Proper maintenance can save drivers money on repairs, gas and car insurance quotes in the long run, the U.S. Department of Energy reports. According to the DOE, an individual can save $0.11 per gallon [...]
Drivers in Oklahoma are now beginning to see the effects of a new law implemented starting November 1st, which limits the amount uninsured drivers can recover in most accidents. The state already mandates that drivers have auto insurance coverage, and those in compliance will not be directly affected unless in an accident involving an uninsured [...]
Individuals getting new car insurance quotes in March 2011 may have received slightly higher rates, as the Bureau of Labor Statistics says there has been a modest month-to-month and year-over-year increase in auto insurance rates in the U.S. According to recent government statistics, average auto insurance rates in the country increased 0.1 percent from February [...]
The number of Lone Star drivers who opted not to get Texas car insurance quotes and drive without coverage held steady at 15 percent between 2007 and 2009, according to the Insurance Research Council. This number remains slightly higher than the national average which is 13 percent. Auto Insurance is the Law in Texas It [...]