There are several ways to purchase life coverage and one of the most common ways is through an agent. An insurance agent is usually a representative of a large insurance provider who makes the job easier for both the company and the customer. Since it is not possible for everyone to reach an insurance company [...]
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III: Time for homeowners to prepare for hurricane season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is expecting an above-normal hurricane season this year, so now is the time for homeowners, business owners and even car owners to start preparing. The NOAA predicts three to six major hurricanes in the Atlantic Basin for the six-month hurricane season that began yesterday (June 1). There is [...]
Detroit drivers could soon see cheaper auto insurance rates
Michigan Senator Virgil Smith is looking to help some Detroit residents lower their auto insurance rates drastically by introducing new legislation that would allow certain drivers to obtain scaled-back policies and thus cheaper coverage. Under the new legislation, drivers with a clean record (i.e. no points in the last three years) who earn less than [...]
Online auto insurance activity stabilizes in 2010 after 2009 spike
Earlier this month, comScore, Inc. released its 2011 Online Auto Insurance Report, the results of which pointed to the stabilization of online auto insurance activity by consumers in 2010 after the big growth that was seen in the sector in 2009. From 2008 to 2009, there was tremendous growth in consumer auto insurance activity online, [...]
Be prepared when shopping around for auto insurance
Preparation is key when comparing car insurance. In order to find the best auto insurance for your specific needs, you must be prepared when shopping for insurance. Know the laws of your state Find out how much insurance is mandated in your state. Locate your state’s department of insurance to find out the legal requirements [...]
New York aims to fortify texting while driving law
Earlier this month, the New York Senate took a tougher stance against texting while driving, approving a bill that fortifies exisitng laws against the act. New York is one of 32 states (plus the District of Columbia) in which texting while driving is banned for all drivers. But state legislators are looking to strengthen current [...]
Fraudulent claims affecting auto insurance rates in New York
A recent report from the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) highlighted the problems that the state of New York is currently facing as a result of fraud and abuse that is exploiting its no-fault auto insurance system. According to the I.I.I., the total bill for fraudulent claims and abuse of the no-fault system in New York [...]