Auto Insurance
 Caterham Cars Launches Insurance ServiceCaterham Cars has launched “Caterham Insurance” giving owners the most competitive and bespoke cover possible for a Seven.By offering customers truly tailored insurance, the British manufacturer has fulfilled its desire to provide the complete ownership experi ... (more) |
 SBD Partnership succeeds in securing Toyota the first ever 4 x 4 British Insurance Car Security AwardSBD’s on-going consultancy in the development of effective security systems for Toyota Motor Corporation has resulted in Toyota’s Land Cruiser V8 receiving top honours at this year’s highly influential British Insurance Car Security Awards in the category of “ ... (more) |
| Rising fuel costs increase likelihood of ‘Sick Car Syndrome’ Rising fuel costs could increase the risk of “Sick Car Syndrome” and leave motorists with a multi-million pound repair bill as they curb their air conditioning use, warns car warranty specialist, Warranty Direct. Air-Con should be switched on at least once a week to help reduce the build up of fungal spores such as Cladosporium and Aspergillus, which mu ... (more) |
| California Brokerage Offers Online Auto Insurance Comparisons California residents have the privilege of instantly completing online auto insurance rate comparisons by simply visiting http://www.onlineautoinsurance.com/ -- operated by Auto Solutions Insurance Services, a licensed brokerage specializing in automobile personal lines.The previous process of comparing rates from a variety of companies involved individually ... (more) |
| Mondial Assistance offers new range of Insured Warranty Products in Conjunction with BMW MINI – in conjunction with Mondial Assistance - is now offering a new range of Insured Warranty products. Insured Warranty products are available to drivers whose three-year new MINI manufacturer warranty - or one-year MINI Cherished warranty - is coming to an end. There is now a choice of three levels of cover for those looking to extend their warranty ... (more) |
| Hi-tech features and rapid depreciation increase motor insurance write-offs Growing technological sophistication, coupled with increasingly rapid depreciation, means cars involved in relatively minor collisions are more likely to be written off than ever before.That was the message from industry benchmark used car values specialist CAP and motor repair experts at a conference focusing on increasing accident repair costs.It means ins ... (more) |
| UK: avoid a fine on your phone News that a car insurance company has decided to penalise drivers with points on their licence from a hand-held mobile phone offence is an excellent development, according to road safety experts at the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists).It raises some interesting issues, too: does three points on your licence because you committed a hand-held mobile phone ... (more) |
| AAA Analysis Finds Teen Crashes Cost Society More Than $34 Billion Annually A first-ever analysis from AAA finds that crashes involving teen drivers ages 15 to 17 cost American society more than $34 billion annually in medical expenses, lost work, property damage, quality of life loss and other related costs in 2006. (more) |
| GMAC Insurance reveals Top Five tips to keep you and your vehicle safe in Mexico Approximately 80 million vehicle border crossings to Mexico occur every year, but unfortunately, some drivers may be leaving themselves vulnerable in the event of an accident. As Americans head south of the border as a cost-effective alternative for foreign travel, today, GMAC Insurance revealed the Top Five Tips to Keep You and Your Vehicle Safe in Mexico.& ... (more) |
| Compared Insurance to Save Auto Dealers Time, Aggravation Compared Insurance has launched a new service that its founders believe will save U.S. automotive dealers significant time and money. <!-- ADSENSE -->"For years, auto dealers have struggled to understand their insurance proposals," said Justin Engel, founder and president of Compared Insurance. Using its patent pending software, CompariSys, the 20,000 ... (more) |
| Compared Insurance Releases New Comparison Software Compared Insurance will release a new software program designed to evaluate commercial-insurance proposals in February. <!-- ADSENSE -->A patent pending industry-first insurance-comparison system, CompariSys recently underwent a series of successful beta-tests with insurance-industry thought leaders. Compared Insurance, a business-to-business company ... (more) |
 UK: innovative new policy keeps learner drivers on the roadOne of the most innovative insurance products to hit the market for young drivers has recently been launched. With the tagline ‘Insurance for learner drivers’ www.clickthepepper. (more) |
 Markel American Insurance Company Announces Collector Vehicle Insurance CoverageMarkel American Insurance Company today announced the introduction of their Collector Vehicle Insurance program. This program joins their other Specialty Personal Lines, such as motorcycle and various boat products, providing essential coverage to enthusiasts. (more) |
| UK: Škoda Fabia Estate swoops low in insurance ratings Škoda has announced the official insurance ratings for the new Fabia Estate… and it’s good news for stretched family budgets. Base model 1.2 (70bhp) estates fall into the 2E band – the lowest of any supermini estate* - which should make the Fabia affordable for many buyers. The highest rating is just 4E for the 1.6 16V (105bhp) and the 1.9 TDI (105bhp ... (more) |
| Direct Line Launches No Claims Discount Protection for Vandalism Victims Direct Line, the UK’s leading car insurer is preserving no claims discount for customers who fall victim to vandals. New and existing customers with comprehensive cover will have this extra peace of mind from January 2008 at no extra cost. (more) |
| Response Insurance Announces Withdrawal of Cancellations and Non-Renewals Due to Disaster Declaration The Response Insurance Group of Companies, including the Washington licensed National Merit Insurance Company, announced it would voluntarily comply with Washington Insurance <!-- ADSENSE -->Commissioner Mike Kreidler's request related to its auto insurance customers in FEMA-declared disaster counties. As a result, Response will withdraw insurance can ... (more) |
| Auto Insurance You Can Buy Online In these days of technology, consumers have the option of buying their car insurance policy online from various quality companies. Buying a policy online is not only convenient, but also comes with added benefits unfamiliar to many. <!-- ADSENSE -->If you think about it, the Internet is the perfect tool for buying auto insurance. You can buy your poli ... (more) |
| GMAC Insurance Reveals the Top Mistakes People Make When Buying Auto Insurance New Year's resolutions are right around the corner, and as many people review their financial goals, GMAC Insurance suggests it's also a great time to give your auto insurance a tune-up. <!-- ADSENSE -->The company reveals some of the top mistakes people make when shopping for auto insurance and offers tips to help get the most out of your coverage: & ... (more) |
| National Insurance Crime Bureau Introduces Vehicle Location and Recovery Program for Finance Industry The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preventing, detecting and defeating insurance fraud and vehicle theft, has introduced a program that supports vehicle finance companies in locating stolen, illegally exported, abandoned and impounded vehicles. <!-- ADSENSE -->Through the program, vehicle finance com ... (more) |
| What You Need to Know About Insurance Before Reaching the Car Rental Counter A large percentage of U.S. consumers are confused about whether to buy insurance when renting a car, according to new research by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). In fact, many people purchase insurance at the rental counter without knowing whether their existing auto policies or credit card benefits already cover their needs. < ... (more) |
| Innocent motorists step into Helphire's Lexus cars More than 300 high-specification Lexus cars are being made available to drivers who are involved in motoring accidents on UK roads through no fault of their own. <!-- ADSENSE -->The vehicles have joined the 19,000-strong vehicle fleet of Bath-based Helphire Group plc. The company works with leading insurers to provide replacement vehicles for blamele ... (more) |
| Allstate Threatens to Leave Auto Market The following is being issued by the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights: WHAT: News conference/ Dept. of Insurance hearing into Allstate auto rates WHO: Pamela Pressley, litigation director, Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights & ... (more) |
 Volkswagen Tiguan awarded class-leading insurance ratingThe new Volkswagen Tiguan has been awarded a class-leading insurance rating by Thatcham and the Association of British Insurers (ABI). When sales start early next year the new Tiguan will be placed in insurance group nine making it the least expensive vehicl ... (more) |
| SafeAuto Insurance Offers Road Readiness Tips for Drivers SafeAuto Insurance Company is offering drivers ten Road Readiness Tips to ensure driver safety and prevent accidents and breakdowns before they happen. <!-- ADSENSE -->SafeAuto's Road Readiness Tips are based on market experience and by tracking the most frequent customer reports from SafeAuto's free roadside assistance program. "We pioneered the conc ... (more) |
 Warranty Direct first to cover MOT and service faultsIndependent automotive warranty specialist, Warranty Direct, is trail-blazing again by becoming the first company to protect motorists against faults discovered during routine MOT tests and servicing. (more) |
| Auto Insurance: What Determines Your Rates According to OnlineAutoInsurance.com, the various factors used to determine auto insurance rates are generally undisclosed to consumers. Two drivers having the same age, driving record and similar vehicles can pay significantly different rates due to multiple factors such as vehicle garaging zip code, marital status and commute distance to work.<!-- ADSEN ... (more) |
| Online Auto Insurance - The Evolution of Auto Insurance Auto insurance dates back over one hundred years to the invention of the automobile itself. In 1927, Massachusetts was the first state to establish laws making it mandatory for drivers to maintain auto insurance on all vehicles. <!-- ADSENSE -->Today, most of the United States have adopted those laws and have made auto insurance a standard requirement. ... (more) |
| Unitrin Direct Auto Insurance Offers New Discounts As part of its continuing commitment to make quality auto insurance more affordable, Unitrin Direct, an insurer that offers a combination of savings and friendly customer service, is introducing a wide range of new discounts across the country. (more) |
| Unitrin Direct Introduces Affordable Auto Insurance to Minnesota Unitrin Direct, an auto insurer that is becoming increasingly popular with consumers nationwide for its affordable rates and high-quality customer service, is now selling policies in Minnesota, which will help drivers across the state save money on reliable coverage. <!-- ADSENSE -->Unitrin Direct uses an innovative, direct business model to reduce ov ... (more) |
| Fewer Miles Mean More Savings for Car Insurance Holders Drivers who use OnStar vehicle communication technology can calculate their miles and receive special discounts on their car insurance, General Motors reports. Most insurance companies base coverage rates on the average miles a driver travels each year. (more) |
| Confused motorists driving on the wrong side of the law, says Swinton Complete confusion exists on Britain’s roads as clueless drivers are mystified over what constitutes legal and illegal behaviour behind the wheel says Swinton. <!-- ADSENSE -->Figures revealed by the leading high street insurance retailer highlight widespread confusion surrounding what constitutes a driving offence on today’s roads and the broker is c ... (more) |
| Happy Birthday Warranty Direct! Independent automotive warranty provider, Warranty Direct, celebrates its 10th anniversary this week. <!-- ADSENSE -->Back in 1997, it was providing extended mechanical breakdown insurance on cars as varied as a Vauxhall Calibra Turbo 4x4 to a VW Scirocco. Today, it has everything from a MINI to Ford Mustang on its books. Yet during the past decade, ... (more) |
| Cracking car crime in a heartbeat A new sensor, which can detect ‘the heartbeat’ of a carjacker, will be hailed as a major breakthrough in combating a frightening form of car crime – the British Insurance Car Security Awards will be told (on Wednesday June 20th). <!-- ADSENSE -->Volvo’s new Personal Car Communicator alert a driver returning to their car – that someone is hiding in the ... (more) |
| National Car Rental highlights the growing issue of fraudulent insurance claims National Car Rental is fighting back in the battle against insurance fraud. The company has revealed that it has saved over half a million pounds in successfully defending fraudulent insurance claims in the past year. Whilst the prevalent issue for the rental industry is fraudsters using rental vehicles to set up bogus accidents, National is also ... (more) |
| ABI: insurance proposals in discrimination law review are a sensible way forward Responding to publication of the Government’s Discrimination Law Review, A Framework for Fairness: Proposals for a Single Equality Bill for Great Britain, Stephen Haddrill, Director General of the ABI (Association of British Insurers) said: “The Government recognises that it is fair for insurance companies to use data on age and gender in setting premiums ... (more) |
 Hyundai Santa Fe Earns Insurance Industry's TOP SAFETY PICK AwardThe 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe, a midsize SUV, meets the criteria to earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's TOP SAFETY PICK designation. The Santa Fe earned the top rating of good for front, side, and rear crash protection and is equipped with electronic ... (more) |
| GMAC Insurance Reduces Rates in Ohio Today, GMAC Insurance announced the company will reduce its auto insurance rates in Ohio, effective immediately. Drivers in the Buckeye State can expect to save an average of 10.22 percent when purchasing GMAC Insurance coverage from 246 Ohio-based independent agencies. With fuel prices surging, these rate decreases will help customers manage their transport ... (more) |
| Swinton insurance setting new standard for penalty pointed drivers Drivers with six points or more on their licence looking for insurance could soon be viewed as ‘standard’ rather than ‘non-standard’ says Swinton, the UK’s largest high street insurance broker. Pointed drivers are no longer automatically penalised at Swinton as a result of the increase in the number of motorists now saddled with penalty points. And the ... (more) |
| 15 Years of Auto Insurance Regulation Has Reduced CA Premiums, While Rates Increased 47% Nationwide As the California legislature continues the debate on whether to regulate the health insurance industry on Wednesday, a new study of California's landmark insurance reform initiative, Proposition 103, shows that the nation's most effective insurance regulation system has dramatically reduced costs for consumers and provides a model for health insurance refor ... (more) |
| Tell the Truth or Your Insurance Could be Cancelled It is estimated that 10 per cent of motorists lie to their insurance company(x) when they insure their car in order to get themselves a cheaper quote. Now insurance specialist Admiral is warning all drivers to tell the truth or risk losing your cover. (more) |
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