by Jeanny Hopper
Older drivers have the benefit of experience that helps them avoid getting into auto accidents while driving and they are less likely to get involved in such incidents than younger drivers, according to statistics. Experts say that older drivers above 50 years of age are more safety conscious while driving and would become even more so as they continue to grow older. The reason behind this is because these older drivers are well-aware that they do not drive as well as they had back in their youth. Thus, this age group of drivers use their cars less often and make … (more) September 8, 2010
by Jeanny Hopper
Dogs maybe man’s best friend but they could prove to be a distraction for drivers while on the road. This is what a recent survey had found when interviewed dog owners said that they often make driving mistakes and risky behaviour behind the wheel when their dog is along for the ride. According to the findings of survey conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and pet restraint products dealer Kurgo, there are plenty of instances that a dog riding with their owners in their car would lead to risky behaviour on the road. 31% of the respondents admitted … (more) September 3, 2010
by Jeanny Hopper
The well-known auto insurance company Esurance have started an outdoor advertisement campaign around the world to further promote their products and services to their clients and potential customers. The popular auto coverage company would feature certain characters in their advertisements to represent the technology and human side of their company products and services. There was the character called Chad, who is “feely” and is approachable so he represents the human side of Esurance. And then there was Sanjeev who is considered the “techy” and takes care of the more technical and technological part of the company’s services and products. These … (more) September 1, 2010
by Jeanny Hopper
A recent survey found that consumers are less happy and less satisfied with the services offered by auto insurance companies due to the latter’s rising premiums in auto coverage. The latest survey of the J.D. Power & Associates research firm shows that the satisfaction of auto coverage consumers with the policy offerings, interactions and many other factors with their auto insurance providers have dropped by an overall ten (10) points since last year. And, according to the 2010 U.S. National Auto Insurance Study, those figures went down to 777 on a point scale of 1, 000. The reason behind this … (more) August 31, 2010
by Jeanny Hopper
As school year draw near this week, many teenage drivers start to aim higher grades to have a good break when it comes to their automobile insurance. A lot of offers and discounts for student drivers are being offered. Families with teenage drivers should check out these car insurance companies who offer great deals especially if these students can present them a report card with good grades specifically with a grade of 3.0 or B in their average. With excellent grades these teenage students can earn themselves with several of perks in their car insurance. Other car insurance companies can … (more) August 25, 2010
by Jeanny Hopper
Car accidents could happen anytime and anywhere on the road no matter how well protected the driver, and often these unfortunate events happen due to something that had become an integral part of everyday modern living: the cellphone. Though these fancy gadgets are a convenience for our lives, they could also prove to be dangerous distractions while driving. Cellphones are communication tools by using its texting and calling features, both of which could divide the driver’s attention from the road and possibly make them miss signs of danger. Texting while driving would make the driver divert his or her eyes … (more) August 17, 2010
by Jeanny Hopper
Older drivers are safer while driving on the road and are involved less in auto insurance than those younger than them, according to statistics. The reason behind this is not because of their age, this is because they have more experience. Experts point out the older drivers, usually the ones past the age of 50 years, are more conscious of their safety while on the road, and this consciousness of automobile safety increase as they get older because they are aware that they are not as good as they were before. Because of this, older drivers use their cars less, … (more) August 16, 2010
by Jeanny Hopper
Elephant Auto Insurance is all set to lend a hand at the cleanup efforts in the Gulf oil spill case. While most people are voicing their concern on the adverse effects this will have on the environment, Elephant has realized that it could play a role in the cleanup efforts and hence contribute to the environment. It is knows that along with causing considerable damage to the environment, the oil spill is also bound to affect the wildlife along the Gulf Coast. This makes it all the more important to fix the problem at the earliest. Elephant Auto Insurance is … (more) August 13, 2010
by Jeanny Hopper
When your granny takes the driver seat, don’t be scared, instead feel safe and secured as research show older people drive safer. In a report by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), it is revealed that only a small number of elderly driver files car insurance claims. In the United States, 78 percent of the 28 million population of citizens aged 70 and above had drivers’ licenses since 2008. There is a remarkable 37 percent decrease in the rate of deadly accidents among the seniors in such age range. Only half of the population of elders aged 80 and … (more) August 12, 2010
by Jeanny Hopper
With the advent of technology, one can now even transact auto insurance through the internet. A 7 percent increase in online car insurance policies purchased through online transaction was noted in US in 2008, despite the apparent decrease in consumer demand brought about by the economic crisis. In a study released by comScore.com, a leading company in evaluating online transactions, businesses and similar web activities, it revealed that in 2008, there was a remarkable increase in online auto insurance market. Customers requested for 32 million online quotes and bought an enormous 2.4 million auto insurance policies only during the entire … (more) August 11, 2010
by Jeanny Hopper
Now, even in the area of auto insurance, there is battle between sexes. Post Office Car Insurance (POCI) recently commissioned a research which aimed to study which between men and women are more into getting a comprehensive car insurance. The research revealed that men have the first hand with regards to having comprehensive auto insurance. With a percentage of 58%, men seem to possess such a policy more than women who gained only 44%. Post Office Car Insurance is at the front line in the promotion of rendering a comprehensive insurance policy as an effective way of protection against auto … (more) August 10, 2010
by Jeanny Hopper
While it is always important for drivers to keep their eyes on the road, we will never know about that when it comes to blind drivers. The National Federation of the Blind and Virginia Polytechnic Institute are currently on a project that involves no-see driver system for blind people. Eventually, with this kind of technology and innovation, it would be also be probable that even blind people are required to avail of an auto insurance. Virginia Tech students personally developed the system that would require the installation of laser rangefinders and audio commands to tell the driver to perform actions … (more) August 5, 2010
by Jeanny Hopper
Young drivers, particularly teenagers, are still the listed high risk group reported to have the most number of auto insurance claims. State government and concerned parents and guardians continue to advise their teenage driver children to stay clear of things that might cause them to be involved in car crash accidents. In the 2008 report of the Insurance Institute for highway Safety, sixteen-year-old teenagers is the group that has the highest risk of getting involved into auto accidents. Around 4000 teenagers of the age range 13 to 19 had died in motor vehicle crashes in the same year. Vehicular accident … (more) August 4, 2010
by Jeanny Hopper
Texas law in relation to citizens and their houses say that Texas government would protect every Texan from losing their homes no matter what the circumstance is. So whether or not the person has been involved in a car accident with liabilities and he is not covered by any auto insurance policy, his house, would stay with him since a law protects his house and him. However, the recent advertisement of Travelers Cos. have gone against the said law and because of it, Travelers Cos. was forced to retract every media advertisement published, posted, recorded and devised using the said … (more) August 1, 2010
by Jeanny Hopper
Doubtful vehicular insurance claims have been mounting up quickly in the state of Florida. These suspicious vehicular accidents were said to be just staged accidents in order for the claimants to receive money from their auto insurance policy providing companies. In the staged accidents, the claimant would purposely drive their cars to walls, trees, street lamps, or other pavements and would claim their insurance policy to repair the damages and to pay for their medical expenses. According to the study about the questionable claims made in 2008 to 2009 conducted by the National Insurance Crime Bureau or the NCIB, Florida … (more) July 28, 2010
by Jeanny Hopper
The fastest growing auto insurance company in the country, aside from achieving the third spot in relation to the largest auto insurance providing company in the United States has been named as the top financial insurer of Ward’s 50 high-performing insurers in terms of financial help. GEICO, or the Government Employees Insurance Company, has earned the top spot in Ward’s 50 for the twentieth time in the past consecutive years! Ward’s 50 is a list of the country’s top insurance companies wherein the companies who makes it in the list are successful in maintaining a consistent and safe height of … (more) July 27, 2010
by Jeanny Hopper
Ward Group, leader of insurance company benchmarking, has declared GEICO a slot in the top 50 High Performing Insurers in the United States. The annual study revealed that GEICO had made it in the top 50 for twenty consecutive years. And during that double decade wins, the company have been busy introducing new strategies on policy management and improved ways of getting safe insurance coverage. The Government Employees Insurance Company or GEICO began its leading journey in Ward’s top 50 in 1991. It is renowned because of its auto insurance and other insurance covering motorcycles, terrain vehicles, boats, apartments, houses … (more) July 26, 2010
