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Leveraging Allstate Drivewise for Safer Driving Amid Rising Accident Rates

April 18, 2024April 17, 2024 Nordstrom

Allstate Drivewise - Car Accident Increase

Significant Safety Enhancements for Drivewise Users Allstate has uncovered significant safety improvements for drivers who actively use their Drivewise feature, according to a joint analysis with their mobility information and data. The findings indicate that Allstate customers who opt into Drivewise, accessible via the Allstate app, are substantially safer on the road. The program’s data shows a compelling 25% reduction in severe collisions for Drivewise users compared to non-users. Furthermore, an Arity study on driving behavior supports the idea that Drivewise customers are generally more cautious drivers. They are less…

Inflation sends Illinois auto insurance higher by as much as 30 percent

September 6, 2022September 2, 2022 H. Cutner

Drivers can still find opportunities for savings if they compare plans and watch for discounts. Motorists in Illinois can expect to be paying auto insurance premiums that are as much as 30 percent higher next year than they were this year as a result of inflation. Many drivers are seeking ways to save money by comparing quotes and spotting discounts. With expenses rising on all fronts due to inflation, consumers are struggling to make ends meet while still battling with ongoing pandemic-related supply chain issues. Therefore, at the same time…

Car insurance savings from pandemic likely to disappear and rates may rise

September 17, 2020September 16, 2020 Marc

Many insurers are likely to begin requesting rate increases, particularly in states such as Florida. Millions of drivers across the United States have been benefiting from car insurance savings in different forms since the start of the pandemic crisis. Some insurers issued refunds, while others provided rebates and yet others lowered their rates. That said, it appears that rates may be returning to normal and some may even be increasing. A recent ABC Action News report pointed to at least one major insurer that would be seeking to raise auto…

Auto insurance premiums could improve as a result of the Affordable Care Act

April 18, 2014April 18, 2014 G. Turner

As strange as it may sound, the health care reform could end up reducing vehicle policy rates. The health care reform has certainly been an area in which there has been a tremendous amount of controversy could actually be paying off in an area that wasn’t its primary intention, in the form of auto insurance premiums savings. According to the results of a recent study, the Affordable Care Act could be lowering other coverage costs. Beyond auto insurance, it is also believed that the health care reform will also be…

Auto insurance discounts possible for New Yorkers who take a course

November 1, 2013October 29, 2013 H. Cutner

A defensive driving class could be all that stands between N.Y. motorists and paying less for coverage. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has now given its approval to a handful of courses in order to teach defensive driving so that motorists will be safer on the roads and will reduce their risks so that they can pay less for their auto insurance coverage. These courses are being seen as a way for New Yorkers to stay safe and save money at the same time. The purpose of…