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State Farm auto insurance reveals states where you’re most likely to hit an animal

G. Turner
auto insurance - Deer by the side of the road

The insurer has released data based on the claims it has received from drivers in every state. According to State Farm auto insurance claims, November is the month in which a driver is most likely to be in a collision with an animal, and there are some states in which that risk is notably higher than others. The insurer has compiled a list of the states where drivers hit the most animals while on the road. According to State Farm’s auto insurance claims and industry data, there will be an…

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Agents promise auto insurance is available to Kia and Hyundai owners

G. Turner
Auto Insurance - Kia steering wheel

Even as some insurers refuse to cover the vehicles in various parts of the country, policies still exist. As was reported last week on Live Insurance News, State Farm and Progressive have announced that they are no longer selling auto insurance to certain models of Kia and Hyundai cars in various cities in the United States because the vehicles are too easy to steal. That said, agents in those regions are promising owners of those models that policies are still available. Kia and Hyundai owners afraid of losing their coverage…

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Rising auto insurance rates causes customer satisfaction to fall

H. Cutner
Auto insurance rates - Insurance Company

A new JD Power study showed that drivers are unhappy with their insurers over climbing premiums. A new JD Power study has shown that motorists’ satisfaction with their insurers is falling as they watch their auto insurance rates rise. JD Power published the results of their 2022 Insurance Shopping Study showing discontent among drivers. The study showed that auto insurance rate hikes have been driven by a 41 percent rise in the price of used cars. This has pushed vehicle repair and replacement costs skyward and has sent insurers to…

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USAA auto insurance app expansion brings SafePilot telematics to 7 more states

G. Turner
Auto Insurance App - people using phone

The program will become available to drivers in a total of 23 states across the country. USAA has announced that it is expanding the availability of SafePilot in its auto insurance app. As a result, drivers in an additional seven states will be able to access the telematics feature. This option will make it possible for drivers with safe habits to enjoy discounts on their premiums. USAA, the insurer focused on military members and their families, will make the SafePilot auto insurance app available to a total of 23 states…

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Pandemic-reduced Progressive auto insurance rates are getting hiked

Nordstrom
Progressive auto insurance rates - money

As more drivers head back out onto the road again, the insurer is increasing the cost of coverage again. When the pandemic hit, sending drivers across Illinois home and leaving their cars in their driveways, Progressive auto insurance rates were lowered by about 10 percent. That said, drivers are heading back out again, and their premiums are also starting to rise. The insurer is increasing its rates by 4.2 percent for the majority of its customers in Illinois. The new Progressive auto insurance rates were filed with the Illinois Department…

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