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Auto insurance rates are headed up due to claims and litigation

February 19, 2014February 26, 2014 G. Turner

The drivers in Louisiana are familiar with rising premiums, and now they are given another reason why. An auto insurance rates study has added some confirmation for residents in Louisiana who have been wondering why their premiums have been steadily rising and are now continuing to do so. The study didn’t necessarily discover anything new but it did prove what had previously been believed. What it found was that in a state where the auto insurance premiums are recognized as among the highest in the country – particularly in Baton…

Auto insurance rates remain stable in North Carolina

February 10, 2014February 10, 2014 S.Vagus

North Carolina’s insurers are not seeking to raise rates for auto coverage this year North Carolina drivers have received some good news from the state’s Department of Insurance. According to Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin, the Department of Insurance has received no rate filing from the North Carolina Rate Bureau. This means that the state’s auto insurance companies have not sought to increase premiums this year. This may provide the state’s drivers with some relief as they will not have to pay more for insurance coverage this year. Past settlement with…

Auto insurance prices in U.K. continue to drop

January 31, 2014January 28, 2014 H. Cutner

According to the A.B.I., the average amount paid to cover a vehicle is still on its way downward. The cost associated with purchasing and owning auto insurance in the United Kingdom has dropped another 9 percent over the last year as a growing number of consumers are using the resources available to them over the internet to be able to comparison shop and find better rates. This, according to a survey which also credits fewer claims into the dropping premiums. The data was provided by the Association of British Insurers…

Donating a car in California will affect your auto insurance rates

January 15, 2014January 15, 2014 G. Turner

Donating a car in California auto insurance

Many people are surprised at the impact of donations on their own premiums. Watching the recent news headlines has revealed that donating a car in California has become a growing trend in the state, but at the same time, many of these generous individuals and businesses are discovering that the impact that this can have on auto insurance premiums can be a surprising one. There are many different factors impacting premiums and a donation can alter these calculations. While many people feel that by donating a car in California, they…

New Jersey auto insurance was the most expensive

January 3, 2014January 3, 2014 H. Cutner

A recently released industry report has revealed that drivers in the state were paying the highest amounts. According to an industry report that was released at the very end of 2013, New Jersey auto insurance was the most expensive for drivers to buy in 2011, as motorists paid higher premiums for coverage there than in any other state in the country. The average premiums paid by drivers in order to maintain their coverage was $1,301.52, that year. When compared to the national average – as per the statistics from the…