Critics question California auto insurance plan designed for affordability

California auto insurance

Some believe it is doomed for failure. The California auto insurance industry is used to leading the country in terms of legislation, but a recent decision aimed to decrease the number of uninsured drivers is receiving significant criticism regarding its practical application. There are currently some states with over one quarter of drivers without any coverage at all. Though the majority of those states do have a requirement for motorists to prove that they have some form of coverage, the threat of consequences – whether they be a suspension of…

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California auto insurance policyholders to see improvements in price

California auto insurance

State commissioner Dave Jones announces decreases of up to 9 percent in premiums. New and important changes to the state’s low cost California auto insurance program have been announced by Commissioner Dave Jones, who said that as of May 15, there will be a decrease of up to 9 percent to the policies across the 58 counties. Furthermore, there has been an increase to the income eligibility caps, so that more drivers will qualify. The hope is that more of the uninsured drivers in the state will take part in…

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Auto Insurance in California – What you need to know

California auto insurance

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…

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