Day: February 21, 2024

Allstate Changes Down Payment After Insurance Settlement

Logan B.
allstate downpayment reinstated

Allstate, the insurance giant based in Northbrook, Illinois, has made a significant change to its down payment policy for new auto insurance policies. The move comes after a settlement with the California Department of Insurance regarding the insurer’s rate increase application. The Former Down Payment Restriction In July 2022, Allstate began requiring consumers to pay a 50% down payment on new auto policies. This policy represented a substantial upfront cost for consumers, given that the average annual cost for car insurance in California ranges from $1,500 to $1,999, according to…

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New Jersey to require e-bike insurance and registration for all riders

Julie Campbell
e-bike insurance - New Jersey Road Sign

A pending new bill will mean that all riders must carry liability coverage on public roads A new bill is pending in New Jersey that would mean that e-bike insurance and registration will be a requirement for all riders. This will be a new requirement, as riders of those vehicles have, until now, been treated similarly to bicycle riders. An electric bicycle is being newly defined The bill will mean that riders will be required to register their vehicles and carry e-bike insurance in the form of liability coverage. This…

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