Progressive Insurance has issued a new report detailing how as many as 70 million drivers in the U.S. could be missing out on major savings. The insurer launched a new product earlier this year that collects data from drivers who opt to have a simple device installed in their vehicles. The device tracks driving habits and send the information to Progressive agents who determine whether these habits are safe. Those with safe driving habits are eligible for major discounts on their car insurance policies. Progressive’s report draws upon data collected…
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Car insurance rates in Georgia to fall for State Farm customers
Policyholders in Georgia with State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. can look forward to a decrease in their rates by an average of 2.2 percent starting on November 21, 2011. State Farm is the leading car insurance company in Georgia. It will be saving its customers in the state a total of $23.2 million per year. The Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s office explained that the reduction in rates by State Farm are not the result of any state mandates. According to one of the commissioner’s spokespeople, the Georgia…
Read MoreThe cost of your vehicle doesn’t end at the price tag
If you’re hoping to save money on your auto insurance, then one of the most important factors that you should be considering is the type of vehicle that you’re driving, as this is one of the key factors that decides how much your rates will be. Overall, the rule of thumb is that if you want the very cheapest auto insurance, then a four door family-friendly vehicle will bring the best results. For example, the popular Town & Country by Chrysler is a vehicle that is considered to be both…
Read MoreNAIC survey reveals ways consumers have been saving money on car insurance
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has released the results of a survey that determined the top ways that consumers have made lifestyle changes within the last year in order to save money with their car use to reduce their insurance fees. Over the last twelve months, 53 percent of Americans made this type of change with car insurance costs in mind. The insurance commissioners’ survey showed that the following changes were made by consumers: Among automobile owners, almost 20 percent exchanged their car for a less costly model…
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