Category: Auto Insurance

News articles concerning car and auto insurance nationwide for both insurance brokers and insurance customers. Learn about changes happening in your state or even global insurance matters.

Pedestrians hit by cars in Illinois to face fewer auto insurance struggles

G. Turner
Auto insurance - Pedestrians walking across road

The state Supreme Court has issued a ruling to help victims to be able to better access cost coverage. This month, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled to make it easier for pedestrians struck by vehicles to be able to have their medical costs covered by auto insurance. The ruling was meant to help reduce the number of barriers in the way of victims having costs covered. It isn’t uncommon for auto insurance companies to initially deny claims filed by pedestrians because they aren’t passengers in a covered vehicle. Therefore, while…

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Crash Repairs: The Process of Claiming from your Insurance Company

Live Insurance News
auto insurance claims

In the unfortunate event of a car crash, the aftermath can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. Beyond the immediate concerns for safety and well-being, there’s the daunting task of dealing with car repairs and navigating the insurance claim process. Understanding the intricacies of crash repairs and the steps involved in claiming from your insurance company can help ease some of the burdens associated with this challenging situation. Ensuring Safety First: Before delving into the intricacies of the insurance claim process, it’s crucial to emphasize the importance of prioritizing safety.…

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Texas auto insurance rates are climbing because of lousy drivers and expensive repairs

Nordstrom
Auto insurance - Angry Driver

The Insurance Council of Texas released a statement about climbing premiums for Texan motorists. The Insurance Council of Texas recently released a statement to explain the rapidly rising auto insurance rates in the state that have been occurring since 2021. There have been several issues that have contributed to climbing premiums, but crashes top them. According to the community director of communications and public affairs for the council Rich Johnson, insurers have been slowly increasing their auto insurance rates since 2021. That year saw a substantial 20 percent increase following…

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Is Florida also headed toward an auto insurance crisis?

Logan B.
Auto insurance - Crisis coming to Florida

The state is already teetering on the edge in its property coverage sector, but are vehicles next? Florida has long contended with challenges in its auto insurance industry due to the way the laws in the state open the door to fraud and widespread litigation, both of which are highly costly to insurers and, therefore, to drivers who must pay higher premiums every month. Among the issues driving this problem include the activities of certain glass repair shops and lawyers. A recent The Washington Post report has pointed to a…

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Nevada holds public webinar to address high auto insurance rates

Marc
Auto insurance - Nevada Highway Sign

The state scheduled the webinar to be open to the public to address rapidly rising premiums. The Nevada Division of Insurance recently held a live webinar to provide the public with an opportunity to discuss the rising cost of auto insurance in the state. The event on the subject was held on November 1 and ran from 10:00 am through until 11:30 am. The webinar was meant to address the rapidly rising auto insurance rates in the state, which have been climbing as has been the case across the country.…

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