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Over 1 in 2 drivers feel they’re paying too much for auto insurance

June 2, 2022June 1, 2022 Nordstrom

Almost 1 in 3 motorists have recently switched their insurers for cheaper coverage. The majority of drivers believe they are paying too much for their auto insurance coverage, and a large number of them are aiming to remedy the issue by switching insurers according to a recent Forbes Advisor survey. The survey involved the participation of 2,000 drivers in the United States who have a car policy. The Forbes Advisor survey showed that 58 percent of drivers feel they’re overpaying for their auto insurance. A large number of those policyholders…

How do warnings affect my car insurance rates?

September 22, 2021 Guest Author

Traffic warnings shouldn’t affect your car insurance, as they usually don’t go on your driving record. Any citation that appears on your driving record may have an impact on your insurance rate; however, getting a warning is just that – a warning and not a violation or citation. In this article, we will highlight everything you need to know about traffic warnings and how they affect your car insurance rates. Why do police officers give out warnings? Police officers are usually faced with a hard choice of either issuing a…

Michigan auto insurance law does not guarantee drivers savings, says official

June 14, 2019June 13, 2019 Marc

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Motorists have been hopeful that the much-needed changes would make a difference, but it’s not assured. Drivers have been waiting for a new Michigan auto insurance law to help control high and rising premiums in the state. However, according to one official, motorists should not consider the savings to be guaranteed. The personal injury protection (PIP) system has made Michigan rates the highest in the country. The new Michigan auto insurance law does not provide any new assurances that the extra costs from additional required liability coverage would be offset…

Allstate CEO Tom Wilson says ridesharing will upend the auto insurance industry

January 11, 2019July 21, 2023 Nordstrom

Ride hailing and car sharing programs have changed transportation and are now changing coverage. Allstate CEO Tom Wilson explained that the auto insurance industry should expect some substantial changes due to ridesharing companies. These services have altered the way that vehicles are used so that they are no longer defined by auto products. The interview was reported from CES 2019 by a Cheddar article. In it, the Allstate CEO underscored the change ride hailing and car sharing services have made to personal transportation. That said, traditional auto insurance products don’t…

Many drivers in Colorado lack auto insurance

August 20, 2014August 16, 2014 S.Vagus

Lack of insurance coverage is becoming a problem that needs attention Auto insurance is a problem in Colorado. The number of uninsured drivers on the state’s roadways is growing every year and this is a significant issue when considering the frequency of vehicular accidents. It is likely that a single driver will be involved in as many as four accidents during their life. In most cases, auto insurance coverage will handle the issue relatively quickly. Accidents become significantly more complicated if the other party does not have insurance coverage. One…

New regulations target auto insurance laws in North Carolina

June 3, 2014June 4, 2014 Marc

Regulations could benefit drivers in North Carolina New regulations may have a major impact on drivers throughout North Carolina, if they are approved by the state’s lawmakers. These regulations would change the state’s auto insurance laws, which were created in 1957 and have seen little reform over the years. The regulations have managed to win strong support from the state’s insurance companies, many of whom are eager to see changes to insurance laws in order to better manage modern trends and risks in the state’s market. Insurers show support for…

Report highlights growth of auto insurance rates in the US

November 20, 2013November 19, 2013 Logan B.

Auto insurance rates have been on the rise for the past 25 years The Consumer Federation of America has released a new study highlighting auto insurance rates throughout the U.S. According to the study, auto insurance rates have been on the rise for the past 25 years. The only state that has shown any significant average decrease in these rates has been California. As auto insurance rates continue to rise throughout the country, coverage may be getting too expensive for some drivers to afford. This could lead to many people…