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Auto insurance research reveals best states for savings

October 23, 2013October 21, 2013 G. Turner

The researchers examined 49 potential discounts available within every state in the country. One of the most common methods that auto insurance companies use to remain competitive and to ensure that their current customers remain content with the service they are receiving and the price that they are paying for it is through discounts. A new study has shown that the degree if discount based savings varies from one state to the next. An analysis was conducted by Insure.com regarding the availability of 49 different types of discounts in each…

Auto insurance telematics appealing to most European drivers

October 9, 2013October 7, 2013 G. Turner

Provided that premiums would not increase, the majority of motorists would opt for usage based coverage. According to the results of a recent survey among six countries across Europe, the majority of drivers would choose an auto insurance program that uses telematics if they were guaranteed that they would not experience a premiums increase. Most of the survey respondents expressed a level of interest in usage based coverage programs. The majority of the participants in this recent Towers Watson survey said that they were interested in usage based auto insurance…

Auto insurance shoppers using Firefox find cheaper rates

July 9, 2013July 9, 2013 G. Turner

Auto insurance customer satisfaction falls in US

Depending on the web browser you use, you could be paying more or less for your coverage. While a web browser may appear to have very little to do with auto insurance rates, a recent study has shown that the choice consumers make regarding the browser that they use can often determine how much they will pay for the same amount of coverage. A recent analysis comparing rates obtained and browser revealed some striking patterns. The study was conducted in honor of National Insurance Day, which fell on June 28,…

Auto insurance survey sheds light on distracted driving

June 1, 2013June 2, 2013 Logan B.

New Jersey auto insurance influenced by distracted drivers Plymouth Rock Assurance, an auto insurance organization based in New Jersey, has released the results of a new survey concerning distracted driving. The survey suggests that texting while driving remains a significant problem in New Jersey. Though not implied by the survey, this problem could be contributing to the rising costs of auto insurance. Distractions are taken very seriously by the auto insurance sector, and any distraction could be justifiable cause to raise premiums due to the inherent risks they represent. Many…

Auto insurance survey shows drivers would take breathalyzer for discount

March 15, 2013March 14, 2013 G. Turner

Motorists would be willing to prove their low alcohol levels in order to lower their premiums. A new auto insurance survey has shown that most drivers would be willing to install a breathalyzer in their car to prove to their insurers that they aren’t driving after drinking, in exchange for a discount on their premiums. Almost two thirds of the survey respondents said they would be willing to add this feature to their vehicles. The survey also showed that the number of people willing to install a breathalyzer in their…

Auto insurance basics remain a mystery to 68 percent of drivers

March 13, 2013April 30, 2013

Nearly one third of all motorists could not correctly answer a multiple choice survey about their coverage. The results of a recent survey of American drivers have just been released and they have revealed that only 32 percent of motorists have an understanding of the basics of auto insurance. The questions that were asked involved the very basic details regarding vehicle coverage. The survey’s questions asked about the difference between collision and comprehensive auto insurance, the purpose of gap coverage, and other details that are considered to be quite basic…

Auto insurance customers in some cities pay more

November 21, 2012April 30, 2013

The five most expensive municipalities have been identified for drivers’ premiums. Owning and maintaining a vehicle can have a lot of cost associated with it, especially when you include the cost of auto insurance premiums and other upkeep and legally required expenses. Even good drivers can face higher premiums based on their location. A recent study has identified the leading five cities in which car ownership can be the most expensive as a result of the increased auto insurance costs. The results of this study were recently released to allow…