Progressive Insurance has issued a new report detailing how as many as 70 million drivers in the U.S. could be missing out on major savings. The insurer launched a new product earlier this year that collects data from drivers who opt to have a simple device installed in their vehicles. The device tracks driving habits and send the information to Progressive agents who determine whether these habits are safe. Those with safe driving habits are eligible for major discounts on their car insurance policies. Progressive’s report draws upon data collected…
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Auto Insurance in California – What you need to know
California has stringent requirements when it comes to car insurance. As of 2006, drivers must provide proof of financial ability to cover the expenses related to a motor vehicle accident. Any uninsured vehicle will be impounded immediately and in addition to the expenses related to impounding the car, the driver will receive a large fine. Drivers are also financially liable for any accident in which they are involved. Providing proof of financial ability can take one of several forms in California. Drivers can provide the state of California with a…
Read MoreFarmers activates armada of insurance personnel to mitigate the damage of Southern Californian windstorms
Much of Southern California has been berated by strong wind storms for the past two days. The storms have shaken branches from trees, causing damage to homes and vehicles throughout the region. Southern California is no stranger to strong winds, but these recent storms have still proven to be troublesome despite the best efforts of consumers and state officials to mitigate the damage. Farmers Insurance, one of the state’s largest property insurance groups, has activated thousands of claims personnel and insurance agents to help policyholders assess the damage to their…
Read More2012 Automobile Insurance Discount Act had no problem obtaining the necessary signatures for qualification
The American Agents Alliance didn’t face any struggles in obtaining the over 800,000 signatures that they gathered in a period of only ten weeks for submission to counties in order to qualify their initiative called the 2012 Automobile Insurance Discount Act, which provides law abiding consumers with a new car insurance rate reduction in California. According to the American Agents Alliance executive director, Mike D’Arelli, the effort was much simpler than they had anticipated. He explained that people know that consumers will benefit from this reduction. Moreover the majority of…
Read MoreNew California legislation changes rules for unlicensed drivers
A new bill has been signed into law by California Governor Jerry Brown, banning local police agencies at sobriety checkpoints from being able to continue to impound vehicles when they discover that a driver does not have a license. The reason for this decision is that impounding a vehicle can come with a very high price tag, especially when they can last as long as a full month. California Watch, an investigative reporting website, noted that for every impounded car, “up to $2,000 in fines and fees” is generated. However,…
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