Category: Auto Insurance

News articles concerning car and auto insurance nationwide for both insurance brokers and insurance customers. Learn about changes happening in your state or even global insurance matters.

A Curious Case of British Columbia’s Ban Amidst US Automation Optimism

Marc
Autonomous Car - BC Ban

While the United States gears up for a driverless future, with expectations set to see fully automated cars by 2025 and beyond, British Columbia takes a surprising detour. The province has instituted a new regulation, effectively banning the use of autonomous vehicles on its roads, raising eyebrows and prompting discussions over safety concerns and the future of the insurance industry. Autonomous Cars – A Green Light in the US, A Red One in BC The cutting-edge narrative of autonomous vehicles—heralded by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as…

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GEICO Offers New Discounts Amid Rising Auto Insurance Rates

Angela Linders
Geico auto insurance new discount

In a bold move to capitalize on increasing auto insurance rates across states such as California, GEICO Corp., part of Warren Buffet’s empire, is offering an attractive discount initiative, the “Welcome Factor,” aimed at expanding its auto insurance business. GEICO’s Fresh Approach to Auto Insurance With the surge in insurance rates, many insurers are taking a step back from writing new policies. However, GEICO is actively inviting new clients by marketing a special discount for those who apply for personal auto insurance. The discount is designed to taper off gradually…

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US insurance company Allstate issues catastrophe losses and new rates report

G. Turner
US insurance company - Business - Reports

The insurer has published its February 2024 report on its catastrophe losses and implemented rates. The US insurance company Allstate Corporation (NYSE symbol ALL) recently released its catastrophe loss data for February 2024. In the report, it announced its catastrophe losses were lower than the reporting threshold The US insurance company’s announcement showed data that illustrated that the insurer was under the $150 million reporting threshold for that month. The data shared by the insurer in a recent news release also delved into its rate increase for the auto coverage…

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State Farm announces new insurance company CEO

Logan B.
Insurance Company - Jon Farney Elected as State Farm CEO effective June 1, 2024 - Image Source - State Farm Insurance YouTube

The company’s current president Jon Farney will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer Jon Farney, current President of the State Farm insurance company has now been named the next Chief Executive Officer by the State Farm Mutual Board of Directors Farney will officially start as CEO on June 1 Retiring State Farm CEO Michael Tipsord made the official announcement of Farney’s new position at the insurance company.  In his announcement, he detailed his lengthy professional relationship with Farney and underscored the care Farney has shown for the insurer…

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Bills could force Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association to have auto insurance transparency

Angela Linders
auto insurance - Freedom of Information Act - law

SB 793 and SB 794 will open the MCCA up to public scrutiny if they both pass. New bills in Michigan, SB 793 and SB 794 have the potential to boost transparency for auto insurance claims in the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA). The industry-managed organization manages lifetime medical treatment claims The MCCA is the organization in the state responsible for managing lifetime auto insurance claims payments for medical treatments of over $635,000 resulting from injuries from a catastrophic vehicle collision. Policyholders seeking lifetime coverage for severe injuries obtained as…

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