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 [...]
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 [...]
A recent study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found distracted driving was a cause of 80 percent of all car accidents and 65 percent of near-misses. Food was one of the biggest distractions drivers face, making drivers more than 50 percent more likely to have an accident. Food poses distracted dangers The study [...]
Prom season is upon us and the event generally makes for one of the most memorable nights of a young person's life. However, sometimes underage drinking is introduced into the revelry of the evening and can result in some unwise decisions on the part of intoxicated teenagers. One poor decision sometimes made is choosing to [...]
The number of collisions between vehicles and deer has dropped for the third year in a row, according to insurance provider State Farm. Based on its claims data, the company estimates 1.09 million such collisions occurred in the twelve-month period ending June 30, 2011. That represents a 7 percent drop from the year before and [...]
The process of getting and maintaining an auto insurance policy can be complicated. However, drivers who prepare themselves by learning about car insurance rates before beginning their policy applications may be at an advantage over other consumers. These 10 pieces of advice may assist insurance shoppers to find the best policy. 1. Shop around and [...]
As the internet continues to reach further into Americans everyday lives, online car insurance companies are starting to reap the benefits, according to comScore, a Reston, Virginia-based firm that specializes in benchmarking online sales. "The online auto insurance market has been dominated by only a handful of insurers over the past few years, with GEICO [...]
California Low Cost Automobile Insurance program offers residents low rates Throughout the recession, auto insurance rates in many areas have been steadily rising. As more individuals begin to cut coverage due to high premiums, some states are finding that a vicious cycle has begun, where premiums must continue to rise to compensate for accidents caused [...]
According to the Allstate Good Hands Roadside Assistance Survey, 45 percent of American drivers plan on going on a drive at least two hours long this holiday season. Separate research by AAA suggests this Thanksgiving will see 42.5 million Americans travel at least 50 miles from home, 4 percent more than last year. According to [...]