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Summer road safety tips from the Hanover Insurance Group

July 7, 2015May 21, 2021 Julie Campbell

The hope is that if enough people pay attention, it will keep people safe and reduce the need for claims. Summer is a wonderful time to hit the freeway and head across the state or even across the country on weekend, week-long, or full season trips, but Hanover Insurance Group is reminding travelers that road safety is vital to making sure that those vacations remain safe and fun. This helps to reduce the risk of accidents regardless of whether you’re on a motorcycle, a car, or an RV. The insurance…

Are roundabouts bringing good auto insurance news to the United States?

November 5, 2014November 4, 2014 Julie Campbell

Many are asking whether or not they are helping to decrease the rate of accidents in the country. Every year, cities throughout the U.S. have been receiving requests to help to reduce street traffic congestion and safer, and among the requests that are receiving attention in insurance news are those that request the use of “roundabouts.” There are many who feel that the roundabouts that have gone up in their areas have made a difference. Roundabouts are quite commonplace in many countries around the world, particularly in Europe, and in…

Road safety rules ignored by all too many, causing deadly Independence Day

July 7, 2014July 5, 2014 G. Turner

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The IIHS has continued to name July 4 as the day in which the most Americans will die in a car crash. Allstate Insurance joined a massive effort, this year, to try to encourage people to remember the rules of road safety as they head to and from their Independence Day celebrations, but research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) continues to label July 4 as the deadliest day of the year in the United States. All too many people found that their celebrations came to an abrupt…

An Ounce of Prevention: 8 Precautions to Ensure Your Kids’ Safety on the Road

September 15, 2013May 21, 2014 Guest Author

When traveling with your kids, your first priority is keeping them safe. You’ve probably already taken some precautions like teaching them road rules and how important it is to wear a seatbelt, but there’s a lot more you can do to ensure your children’s protection in a car. Here are eight ideas for maximizing the safety of your family on the road. Clean Your Car and Perform Routine Maintenance Accidents happen, but there are ways to stay safe even in a collision. Secure all loose objects inside your car like toys or…

Pembroke Pines seeks lower insurance rates for its drivers citing safer streets

September 19, 2011September 19, 2011 H. Cutner

Officials of Pembroke Pines, Florida, are petitioning the insurance industry to lower rates on auto insurance due to the safety of the city’s streets. Pembroke Pines is the first city in Florida to seek lower rates from the industry as a whole rather than going through state-run agencies. City officials say that lower rates are well earned because of the safe driving practices of the city’s residents as well as several other measures in place to improve road safety overall. Insurers, however, are unlikely to appease the desires of the…