III: Time for homeowners to prepare for hurricane season

Jun 20, 2011 Posted Under: Insurance Quotes  

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 a 70 percent likelihood that the aforementioned range of three to six hurricanes occurs, the NOAA said, so it is highly probable that the seasonal average of two major hurricanes will be surpassed in 2011.

“The United States was fortunate last year. Winds steered most of the season’s tropical storms and all hurricanes away from our coastlines,” Jane Lubchenco, Ph.D., NOAA administrator, said in a statement. “Howe

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Detroit drivers could soon see cheaper auto insurance rates

Jun 17, 2011 Posted Under: Insurance Quotes  

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 $30,000 per year and drive a car worth $20,000 or less would be eligible to obtain auto insurance with lower minimum requirements for personal injury protection (PIP) coverage.

The lower minimum requirements would drive down the cost of the insurance policies and would make securing coverage more affordable for many Detroit residents.

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Technology Firm Ctrack partners with Discovery to target car insurance market

Jun 13, 2011 Posted Under: Car Insurance Online  

Discovery recently entered the short-term insurance market with Discovery Insure. Through their VitalityDrive™program they use the DQ-Track™ telematics system, developed in collaboration with Ctrack.

The advanced Ctrack™ telematics technology enables Discovery to achieve its objectives of measuring and rewarding good driving and reducing the cost of insurance through positive change in driver behaviour. All drivers have the opportunity to review and improve their driving habits based on actual driver behaviour reports produced as a result of Ctrack’s Intelligent telematics technology and Discovery’s proprietary algorithms to develop a scientific measure of driver behaviour.

“Discovery started a process to identify a technology and business partner and ultimately selected Ctrack. Our technol

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No Insurance Claim Rejection Now

Jun 10, 2011 Posted Under: Car Insurance Online  

The insurance companies who reject claims by giving tenuous reasons to their customers are now set for scrapheap. The excuses made by the provider for claim rejection like declaration of unrelated driving offences make the insurance policy worthless for the driver.

Sometimes the customers are not able to get an insurance claim even in emergency due to the non generous claim procedure of the provider. The insurance company blames the customer for not revealing some facts to the provider which are actually not even related with the claim. While buying the policy, the customer was not even asked about the facts that create problem during the claim process.

While buying the insurance policy, the customers who compare car insurance quotes to get cheap deal do not bother about the terms and conditions of the policy.

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High performance shock absorber could reduce accident risk for 4×4 vehicles

May 30, 2011 Posted Under: Car Insurance Online  

New HDP shock from Gabriel

Control Instruments Automotive Ltd have launched the widely-anticipated Gabriel Safari HDP shock absorber for SUV’s and 44 vehicles.

The HDP range, as with other Gabriel shock absorbers, is locally designed and manufactured for local off-road conditions and will be available at all major fitment centres and retail outlets during June 2011

“The Safari HDP is a robust big-bore shock absorber specifically designed for extreme South African off-road conditions and comes with a three-year unlimited kilometer warranty, the first in SA for a 44 shock absorber,” said Sean Staley, executive manager – marketing, at Control Instruments Automotive.

“The HDP is a clear indication of Gabriel’s market leadership in product design, development and expertise in local manufacture.”

The HDP addresses the 44 enthusiast and 44 work-horse markets. It is specifi

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Online auto insurance activity stabilizes in 2010 after 2009 spike

May 29, 2011 Posted Under: Insurance Quotes  

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, as consumers submitted 21 percent more auto insurance quotes online and purchased 22 percent more policies year-over-year in that span.

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Rise In Car Insurance Deals Online With New Insurance Products

May 27, 2011 Posted Under: Car Insurance Online  

As the online popularity of car insurance comparison is speeding, the market sees great results. Talking about the car insurance sales, Bradford & Bingley sees increase by 1000% due to CIE new ruling as well as changes in the car insurance product. The bundled motor insurance deal includes standard legal protection to the clients, which is beneficial during the accidental claim.

Different insurers introduce attractive insurance products to be in competition, and online is the best platform to compare and search the best deal. Irrespective of the service provider, the best policy is the one offering required insurance coverage at best prices.

The online buying procedure of the insurance products is not only simple and fast but also clear, thereby easing the task of the car owner to buy a suitable deal.

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