Important Factors that Influence Auto Insurance Policies

by Richard Burton

In a recent blog by Cars Insurance Savings, the writer mentioned seven things about a car that influences the cost of auto insurance. Before buying a car, it is important to make sure of some things because they can incur a lot of cost. To be brief, here are the seven things that car owners need to make sure: Find out how much repairs would cost: If the car is a foreign and fancy one, it can cost you a lot to repair it! This translates to a high premium for the auto insurance. Be sure that your car … (more) January 16, 2015

Click for more auto insurance headlines »

  • DOT – Better implementation of laws results in lowering distracted driving incidents

    by Richard Burton
    DOT – Better implementation of laws results in lowering distracted driving incidents

    In an effort to restrain unfocused driving, a number of communities across the country have increased the presence of law enforcement personnel on the road. As per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in Hartford, Connecticut and Syracuse, New York, fewer instances were reported by police officers reported for sidetracked driving after powering up their awareness program for distracted driving. In Syracuse, cell phone usage while driving was dropped by a 1/3rd, in presence of higher numbers of police patrolling the roads. In Connecticut, the numbers declined by 57% when police enforced heightened driver distraction program. According to NHTSA, Hartford … (more) September 15, 2011

  • Michigan Auto Insurance Customers Need A Chance To Tailor Auto Insurance Policy

    by Jeanny Hopper
    Michigan Auto Insurance Customers Need A Chance To Tailor Auto Insurance Policy

    Would you like to live in a place where you have to mandatorily purchase champagne worth $250 when you go out to dine? Of course, not! However, the people of Missouri are biting their teeth and living through this craziness. The auto insurance providers in this state have to offer only the costliest insurance policies to people looking for policies. The rule by the government coupled with other growing concerns like the high unemployment rate and dwindling economy has made life tough for the citizens in this state. Though the people do get the option to claim to the maximum … (more) June 29, 2010

  • Insurers Enter Settlement For Failure To Update At-Fault Accident Determinations

    by Jeanny Hopper
    Insurers Enter Settlement For Failure To Update At-Fault Accident Determinations

    The Attorney General of Massachusetts entered into a settlement with five auto insurance companies which allegedly violated a state law involving the Board of Appeal Enforcement Initiative. As such, the insurers would make amends to their practices even as the probe goes forward. In a press release posted by Attorney General Martha Coakley’s office, the companies involved include Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation, Metropolitan Property & Casualty, Pilgrim Insurance Company, and, Peerless Insurance. All complaints filed relate to at-fault accident findings which were overturned by the state’s Board of Appeal. Said insurers also allegedly failed “to update … (more) February 21, 2010