Tag: California auto insurance

Auto insurance customers with coverage gaps may face higher rates

H. Cutner
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Battle over automobile coverage law in California rages on for two decades. The auto insurance war that regarding the laws in California are now entering their second decade between George Joseph, the billionaire Mercury General Corp. executive, and Harvey Rosenfield, the consumer advocate. The latest battle in the war will occur in November, when the two will face off over a ballot initiative. The initiative could bring the auto insurance law in California back to the way that it was before a provision was implemented in 1988. This would allow…

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California insurance Prop 33 has been rejected by judge

Julie Campbell
Newly proposed crash tax spreading throughout the U.S.

The ruling was laid down in the Sacramento Superior Court. Judge Timothy Frawley from the Sacramento Superior Court has rejected in full arguments in a California insurance industry lawsuit that was filed in support of Proposition 33, upholding the Ballot Label of the Attorney General, which states that it “changes law to allow auto insurance companies to set prices based on a driver’s history of insurance coverage.” All of the consumer advocate pamphlet statements that had been made against Prop 33 were also upheld. Among those upheld by Frawly included…

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California insurance agents and brokers brush off Prop 33 scare tactic

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These industry pros are unconcerned about Consumer Watchdog’s opposition efforts. Independent California insurance agents – industry professionals who help their customers to obtain the best possible coverage prices – have spoken out against the press release from Consumer Watchdog regarding campaign web addresses, brushing it off altogether. Prop 33 supporters are saying that the domain regulations had not been defined when they were purchased. According to Proposition 33 proponent, Mike D’Arelli, of the American Agents Alliance, “The consultants purchased domain names when the designations of the 2012 state ballot measures…

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California brokers and agents announce 2012 Automobile Insurance Discount Act

California Auto Insurance

Proposition 33 has now been officially assigned by the office of the Secretary of State. Consumer advocates, along with California agents and brokers, who have been seeking new opportunities for drivers to be able to shop for better deals, have announced that Proposition 33 has now been assigned to the 2012 Automobile Insurance Discount Act by the Secretary of State’s Office. This proposition is meant to reward motorists for maintaining their coverage and following the law. It also gives drivers in the state the opportunity to use a their loyalty…

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California auto insurance companies join with Commissioner to improve teen driving safety

Dan
Teen Driving

teenSMART makers working to improve the 100 deadliest days for adolescent motorists Commissioner Dave Jones held a press conference regarding California auto insurance safety for young motorists, in conjunction with industry leaders and experts to help to try to encourage safer driving practices during the 100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers, which starts before the beginning of summer. Jones was joined by the CEO of ADEPT Driver (maker of teenSMART), Dr. Richard Harkness, AAA Insurance, and retired CHP officer, Bryan Lilly, who has teenaged children. They worked together to try…

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