Tag: car insurance rates

Skyrocketing Car Insurance Rates Drive Drivers to Pay Repairs in Cash

H. Cutner
Paying in Cash for Car Repairs

As car insurance premiums continue to soar, drivers are finding alternative ways to manage their expenses. With rates expected to rise by at least 20% in 2024, many are opting to bypass the claims process altogether and pay for repairs out of pocket. Understanding the Shift: Why Drivers Are Avoiding Claims A recent survey by LendingTree reveals that about 40% of drivers are choosing to skip the traditional claims process, opting instead to handle minor repairs in cash. This trend is largely driven by the fear of increased premiums and…

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Georgia auto insurance rates rose faster than in most other states

Nordstrom
Auto insurance - Georgia auto insurance rates increase

A new Bureau of Labor Statistics study showed the average amount by which rates rose in the US. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released the results of an auto insurance prices study in which it showed that rates rose 19.2 percent nationally from October 2022 to the same month in 2023. That said, a new study on Georgia rates showed that drivers in that state saw higher increases. The second study was conducted by MarketWatch and showed that Georgia insurance rates increased by 22 percent from 2022 to…

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What is your dashcam doing to your auto insurance?

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Auto insurance - Dashcam in Car

Dashboard-mounted cameras are becoming increasingly popular, but will they impact your rates? Have you ever wondered about what impact your dashcam could have on your auto insurance premiums, particularly in the event of a collision? This technology is no longer exclusive to law enforcement and commercial transportation. Dashcams were once a technology used nearly exclusively by law enforcement, and then later in some commercial vehicles such as transport trucks, in order to help provide evidence in the event of a collision or other issue. Now, they are commonplace in passenger…

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Auto insurance rates will rise in 2022, regardless of COVID-19

H. Cutner
Auto insurance rates - Increase 2022

No matter what the pandemic decides to do this year, drivers will be paying more than in 2021. Auto insurance rates were broadly discounted, refunded and otherwise reduced over the last couple of years, starting in 2020 when the pandemic began and sent employees home to work remotely or, in less fortunate cases to be furloughed or laid off. The lack of drivers on roads meant that the risk of crashes decreased, reducing the cost to insure vehicles. As it became clear that it was less costly to insure people’s…

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How You Can Lower Your Business Auto Insurance Costs

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Having a higher insurance rate will begin to eat into your company’s profits. Even with costs on the rise, you can’t avoid the price of insurance, but you can take active measures to lower the cost of your fleet. The claims will often cause a substantial rise in the price of insurance, and reducing your accidents will prove the most effective way to keep your premiums lower. Maintain Ongoing Assessments Data, the invaluable assistant of every fleet manager, will provide you with accurate and relevant information to make expert risk…

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