State Farm Legal Showdown: Exposing the Hidden Risks of Non-Owned Vehicles

State Farm Insurance Court Ruling

State Farm and Their Legal Battle Over a Loaner Car In a developing legal case, a former sports radio host finds themselves embroiled in a dispute with the insurance company over liability coverage following a 2022 motor vehicle accident. The incident occurred while the host was driving a vehicle owned by a local dealership during their employment at a media group. The vehicle was provided as part of a promotional agreement or an informal perk related to their work at the station. Insurance Coverage Dispute State Farm argues that they…

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Georgia’s Auto Insurance Rates: Unaffordable and Uninsured, New Study Uncovers Alarming Trends

Georgia's Auto Insurance Rates

Alarming Trends in Georgia’s Auto Insurance: State Ranks Among Least Affordable in Nation A recent report by the Insurance Research Council (IRC), a division of The Institutes, has unveiled alarming trends in Georgia’s personal auto insurance affordability. The report, titled “Personal Auto Insurance Affordability in Georgia,” highlights a significant deterioration over the past decade and a half, positioning Georgia as one of the least affordable states for auto insurance in the nation. With below-average income and above-average auto insurance costs, Georgia has become one of the least affordable states for…

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Auto Insurance Rates Surge Amid Economic Pressures

Auto Insurance Rates Surge Amid Economic Pressures

A Closer Look at the Rising Costs of Motor Vehicle Insurance in the US Motor vehicle insurance, a non-negotiable requirement for drivers across the U.S., has seen a significant surge in costs since 2020. This auto insurance rate increase has been driven by a confluence of economic factors, including inflation and rising repair costs. Between June 2023 and 2024 alone, personal motor vehicle insurance rates rose by an eye-watering 19.5%. A Rapid Rise Outpacing General Inflation The Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from May 2024 reveals that the motor vehicle…

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Record-Breaking Auto Insurance Shopping Trends: The Game-Changer Insurance Agents Can’t Ignore

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The national auto insurance shopping and quoting rate reached a record high between April and June of 2024, signaling significant shifts in consumer behavior. According to a new J.D. Power report, this increased activity could have varying implications for insurance agents across the country. Record-Breaking Trends The report highlighted that May 2024 matched the ongoing study’s all-time high monthly shopping rate, with 13.5% of U.S. drivers seeking new quotes. Additionally, 4.2% of drivers switched insurers, setting a new monthly high. This intensified shopping and switching activity reflects consumers’ responsiveness to…

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Tesla Insurance Hires Former Member of GEICO Management to Bridge the Gap

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Tesla, renowned for revolutionizing the automotive industry with its electric vehicles, ventured into uncharted territory back in 2019, where CEO, Elon Musk promised customers “vastly better” service compared to the competition. With the recent hire of Allen Laben, a seasoned executive from GEICO, Tesla aims to tackle the high insurance costs that have burdened its vehicle owners. But can a carmaker successfully navigate the complexities of the insurance industry, and what does this mean for consumers? The Challenge of Transitioning Industries Diving into the insurance sector represents a significant shift…

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North Dakota launches auto insurance cost comparison tool

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The state’s Insurance Department has released its annual survey results comparing prices North Dakota’s Insurance Department has released the results of its annual auto insurance cost comparison, as well as a helpful tool to help drivers in the state to find the coverage they need at the right price. The survey involved obtaining quotes for six-month policies The department obtained quotes from auto insurance companies in the state for 12 different hypothetical drivers seeking six-month policies. The purpose of the survey was to better understand how premiums vary among motorists…

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Allstate’s auto insurance app users have 25 percent fewer severe crashes

Auto insurance - 25% less serious accidents

The insurer’s research showed that its Drivewise app customers are safer behind the wheel The Allstate auto insurance Drivewise app is no longer anything new, and customers across America are using it to help ensure that the premiums they pay are based on their habits, in the hopes of saving money. According to the insurer, those drivers are also safer drivers The insurer provides its customers with the choice to opt in to use its auto insurance app, which offers safe driving support and tracks general vehicle use behaviors.  Allstate…

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