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Auto insurance data shows NFL games cause accidents

Julie Campbell
Superbowl football auto insurance

The rate of drunk driving crashes increased on Super Bowl Sunday, as is the case with other football game days. The auto insurance industry has released data that has revealed that when NFL home games are played, as well as during the Super Bowl, car crashes rise, particularly when it comes to those that are associated with drunk driving. The data also revealed that when a home NFL team loses, the car crash rate increases more than when there is a win. Auto insurance statistics have shown that big NFL…

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Rates for homeowners insurance and auto coverage are on the rise in Ohio

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homeowners insurance

Homeowners insurance and vehicle coverage is becoming slightly more expensive this year Those living in Ohio can expect to be paying more for their homeowners insurance and auto coverage this year. Insurers in the state will be raising rates, but Ohio will still enjoy insurance rates below the national average for property and auto coverage. According to a report from the Ohio Insurance Institute, rates are on the rise for a number of reasons. Homeowners insurance providers note that many powerful storms have hit the state recently, which is leading…

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Usage based insurance devices track drivers using GPS

Julie Campbell
usage auto

This type of program may be causing motorists to exchange their privacy for potential discounts. Drivers who are looking to save money on their auto premiums are starting to look toward options such as usage based insurance, which involves installing a device in the motorist’s vehicle in order to allow the insurer to track actual driving habits, instead of basing premiums exclusively on more general risk models. While this can give safe drivers the chance to prove their low risk, and save money, there may be a catch. Privacy advocates…

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Drivers may be paying too much for auto insurance coverage

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Survey suggests that drivers are paying more than they should for insurance coverage Many drivers in the United States may be paying too much for auto insurance coverage, according to a survey from NerdWallet. The survey drew information from 1,000 zip codes throughout the country, including the average rates that insurance companies charge for covering drivers and their vehicles. The survey found that, on average, prices in auto insurance coverage varied by 154% based on zip code. NerdWallet suggests that those shopping around for coverage could find significant savings. Drivers…

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Lindsay Lohan to star in auto insurance commercial for Super Bowl

Julie Campbell
Lindsay Lohan

The actress, who has been known for headline making traffic incidents, will be in Esurance ads. There have been several reports that have been making the news that have suggested that Esurance auto insurance commercials have already started filming in Long Beach, California that feature Lindsay Lohan. The insurance news reports continued by indicating that the ads may be played during the Super Bowl. This would mean that Lindsay Lohan’s power to instantly draw the eye will be seen by what is expected to be a record breaking television and…

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