Progressive Insurance has announced that it has expanded its mobile commerce offerings to consumers by adding the ability to use a smartphone or tablet in order to receive quotes for the coverage of motorcycles, RV’s boats, and other recreational and powersports vehicles. Progressive Insurance is already the leading motorcycle insurance company in the United States, and is also the top boat and RV insurer. Clearly, it saw the benefit in expanding its current mobile quote optimization to include this group of vehicles as well as more traditional cars, SUVs, pickups,…
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Allstate releases common boating accident avoidance tips
As this year’s boating season passes its peak and begins to come to a close, Allstate Insurance has identified the most common forms of boating accident and has released tips for boaters to avoid making common errors that can lead to damage to their vehicles. The Coast Guard is reminding boaters to remain vigilant, but is already celebrating a notable drop in the number of accidents and fatalities. For example, a recent report showed that accidents have been falling over the years, as there were 4730 reported in 2009, but…
Read MoreNew York “no tolerance” boating proposal
It is that time of the year; the sun is shining and the weather is warm. Friends and families are ready to go camping, boating and skiing. Beware though, if you’re a New Yorker; the New York Senate is pushing to get laws for boaters convicted of intoxication changed. If the bill passes it could mean stricter laws, including for those under age 21. The Senate wants to get a new law passed regarding alcohol related boating convictions for those who are under 21 years of age. Currently, boaters 21…
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