Auto Insurance News Archive for April, 2012

  • American bonds issuance of Auto-loans can see its pre crisis level, in 2012

    by Richard Burton
    American bonds issuance of Auto-loans can see its pre crisis level, in 2012

    The volumes of Auto ABS issuance can reach its pre crisis levels on this year. This has been projected by two of The US Banks which had revised their forecast and projected higher figures this week. The total volumes of ABS can set a record seen after 2008.

  • A slight U.S economy growth leading to a financial moderation

    by Richard Burton
    A slight U.S economy growth leading to a financial moderation

    U.S. economic growth has slowed down in the first quarter. One of the reasons is the slowing down of the completion of inventories by small, medium and big companies. The economic growth modestly cooled despite a growth in homebuilding and the demand of automobiles. A 2.5 percent expansion is expected for the gross domestic product, which would moderate the fourth quarter’s pace of 3%.

  • The first quarter profit of 3M has surpassed all the estimates of analysts for US

    by Richard Burton
    The first quarter profit of 3M has surpassed all the estimates of analysts for US

    The manufacturer of fuel system tune-up gears and Post-it notes made a profit in their first quarter which had surpassed all the estimates of the analysts. This happened due to a hike of demand both in industries and automobiles.

  • Governor Rick Scott’s dream for PIP reforms on the verge of reality

    by Richard Burton
    Governor Rick Scott’s dream for PIP reforms on the verge of reality

    When Governor Rick Scott took oath as the 45th Governor of the state of Florida he declared war against the rising auto insurance costs and made bringing about reforms as one of his top three priorities for the residents of this states. Considering the other issues such as economical, social and even educational, many people were surprised that these reforms were given a high priority. However, it seems that it was worth taking this risk since the reforms may be put into effect in the near future.

  • Progressive’s Pay-as-you-drive program reduces insurance premiums for good drivers

    by Richard Burton
    Progressive’s Pay-as-you-drive program reduces insurance premiums for good drivers

    There is good news on the block for those consumers who have cars, but use them sparingly. The pay-as-you-drive program from Progressive, one of the leading auto insurance providers in the country, has been designed to offer competitive auto insurance premiums for good drivers and those who do not use their cars often.

  • Insurance companies in Florida seek insurance reforms to PIP insurance

    by Richard Burton
    Insurance companies in Florida seek insurance reforms to PIP insurance

    The amount of money that is being paid to massage therapists and chiropractors in order to effective treat people who have suffered injuries in a motor accident has increased tremendously over the last 10 years. Between the years 2007 and 2010 alone, there was an increase of 251 percent in massage claims. This increase has in turn increased the premiums of the PIP insurance policy exponentially and made it impossible for most of them to sign up for.

  • Increase in auto insurance fees reignites the debate on laws in Michigan

    by Richard Burton
    Increase in auto insurance fees reignites the debate on laws in Michigan

    The impending hike in the amount of money that drivers in Michigan have to pay starting 1st July, 2012 has rekindled the debate about the existing auto insurance laws in the state. The increase in the cost will be set aside for accident victims, who suffer from paralysis, brain damage and other devastating injuries.

  • Auto insurance reforms in North Caroline Postponed to 2013

    by Richard Burton
    Auto insurance reforms in North Caroline Postponed to 2013

    It has been decided by the lawmakers in the state of North Carolina that all efforts to reform the existing rules pertaining to auto insurance in the state will be put off till the next year. The short session of the legislature and the complexity of auto insurance are the two reasons that are being stated by the lawmakers for the postponement.

  • 2012 NY Auto Show – Hybrid concept of 2013 RLX

    by Richard Burton
    2012 NY Auto Show – Hybrid concept of 2013 RLX

    RL will ultimately get a substitute, but not as of now. This is the moment, at the NY auto show, the Acura brought the RLX concept alongside, previewing the actual thing and how it will be like. Apart from the things we gather, idea is ninety nine percent accurate to carry in to production is its current shape.

  • Nissan wishes to encourage more US car purchasers

    by Richard Burton
    Nissan wishes to encourage more US car purchasers

    Talk about Nissan to many car drivers as to what they think of and they think nothing else but Altima. The Sedan is considered as America’s second best selling car as well as Nissan’s top-seller so far. While the latest version put off on sale in the month of July, it definitely is a big hit. Other models of Nissan like boxy Cube and Sentra small cars are struggling in order to win purchasers, even as car sales surge. They are inefficient, plain odd and just old. Moreover, their designs are conflicting that keeps the customers from gluing with the big brand while they move-up or down an auto size. That is making it tough for brand Nissan to hold on to the clients or encourage new customers in America.

  • New York auto insurance premiums shoot up due to increasing frauds

    by Richard Burton
    New York auto insurance premiums shoot up due to increasing frauds

    Here is another aspect that adds to the financial burden of those staying in the state of New York. The increasing rate of auto insurance frauds in the state is pushing up the auto insurance premiums up north. Though medical frauds in the state have been receiving a lot of attention of late, it is the aggressive billing by medical care providers that is increasing the cost of the no-fault auto insurance premium in New York.