Mercury is looking to raise its auto insurance rates by $89 million in California, a move that consumer advocates are calling “illegal.” Consumer Watchdog, a group concerned with making the California insurance industry more consumer friendly, claims that the insurer is looking to pass a new law that would allow it to raise rates for good drivers that have, simply, not driven for a period of time for any reason. Mercury Chairman George Joseph claims that the legislation the company is backing would save policyholders money, but Consumer Watchdog calls such…
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Insurer partners with the National Wildlife Federation for home and auto insurance discount program
The Hartford has announced that it will be offering partners, members, and supporters of the National Wildlife Federation with access to its home and auto insurance through a special discount program that will be available in the majority of states. Hartford’s president of consumer markets, Andy Napoli, stated that the insurer is pleased to be able to partner with the largest conservation federation in the country, which has now been protecting wildlife for 75 years. He added that The Hartford looks forward to providing members of the National Wildlife Federation…
Read MoreDo associations truly offer the best insurance rate discounts?
An investigation by Consumer Reports has shown that while some policies that are quoted through associations – AARP, for example – are often cheaper than rates quoted without a membership, many quotes received through associations are more expensive. Although many people automatically assume that they will be receiving a better price by receiving a quote through their membership with an organization, alumni association, or other group, this is not always the case. There may be perks to the membership, but this does not always include cheaper insurance. Consumer Reports gave…
Read MoreFlint Insurance announces new eco-friendly customer benefit initiative
Flint Insurance Private Clients Panel member, Zurich Private Clients, has announced its newest “green” environmentally friendly initiative as a new benefit for their customers. The eco-friendly effort will provide a benefit for enhanced fuel efficiency to customers with high net worth auto insurance. Included on the Flint Private Clients Panel are the leading insurance providers in the UK. They provide a range of different insurance products, from high net worth insurance to auto insurance. Zurich Private Clients is among the insurers on the panel that is considered to be an…
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