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.

Texas auto insurance rates are climbing because of lousy drivers and expensive repairs

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Auto insurance - Angry Driver

The Insurance Council of Texas released a statement about climbing premiums for Texan motorists. The Insurance Council of Texas recently released a statement to explain the rapidly rising auto insurance rates in the state that have been occurring since 2021. There have been several issues that have contributed to climbing premiums, but crashes top them. According to the community director of communications and public affairs for the council Rich Johnson, insurers have been slowly increasing their auto insurance rates since 2021. That year saw a substantial 20 percent increase following…

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Is Florida also headed toward an auto insurance crisis?

Logan B.
Auto insurance - Crisis coming to Florida

The state is already teetering on the edge in its property coverage sector, but are vehicles next? Florida has long contended with challenges in its auto insurance industry due to the way the laws in the state open the door to fraud and widespread litigation, both of which are highly costly to insurers and, therefore, to drivers who must pay higher premiums every month. Among the issues driving this problem include the activities of certain glass repair shops and lawyers. A recent The Washington Post report has pointed to a…

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Nevada holds public webinar to address high auto insurance rates

Marc
Auto insurance - Nevada Highway Sign

The state scheduled the webinar to be open to the public to address rapidly rising premiums. The Nevada Division of Insurance recently held a live webinar to provide the public with an opportunity to discuss the rising cost of auto insurance in the state. The event on the subject was held on November 1 and ran from 10:00 am through until 11:30 am. The webinar was meant to address the rapidly rising auto insurance rates in the state, which have been climbing as has been the case across the country.…

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Whose auto insurance is cheaper? State Farm or Allstate?

G. Turner
Car insurance - Allstate Vs State Farm Comparison

According to a recent comparison report, one insurer clearly comes out on top as more affordable. State Farm and Allstate are two of the largest auto insurance companies in the country, but just because they’re big national insurers, it doesn’t mean that there isn’t a difference in how much it will cost if they insure you. Each insurer has strong advantages associated with it, but one was found to have lower premiums. A comparison company called The Zebra recently conducted a deep dive into what the companies offer and how…

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Halloween safety tips you can really use this year

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Halloween safety - Trick or Treat Jack o lanterns

When it comes to this holiday, the key is to make sure the scary parts are all just make-believe. As the country gets ready to celebrate the spookiest time of the year, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) has shared a number of helpful Halloween safety tips to make sure everyone has fun without harm or property damage. The APCIA reminds drivers and property owners that a few simple steps can make all the difference. Just a few basic precautions for Halloween safety can help to prevent major accidents…

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