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Credit has a big impact on auto insurance premiums

June 12, 2015June 11, 2015 Marc

Report highlights the effect that credit data has on insurance prices Credit score has a lot to do with auto insurance rates, according to a recent report from WalletHub, a personal finance organization. The report focused on how a driver’s credit score affects their insurance rates in the United States. All states but California, Hawaii, and Massachusetts were examined for the report. In these states, using a driver’s credit history to price auto insurance coverage is illegal, so such information does not contribute to higher premiums. Those with no credit…

Google is making a move into the auto insurance sector

June 11, 2015June 10, 2015 Nordstrom

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Driverless cars could have a major impact on the auto insurance market Self-driving cars are coming and that may change Google’s position in the auto insurance space. Recently, Google launched its insurance rate comparison service in the U.S. Called Google Compare, this service has been operating in the United Kingdom for some time, representing quotes from 124 insurers in the country. The UK government has already approved the testing of driverless vehicles on public roads, but U.S. regulations are still somewhat restrictive. These vehicles could have a significant impact on…

Fewer people are switching auto insurance carriers

May 8, 2015May 7, 2015 S.Vagus

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More consumers are shopping around for coverage, but not purchasing it More people are shopping around for auto insurance coverage, but fewer are actually changing their carriers, according to the latest J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Insurance Shopping Study. Shopping for insurance coverage has become quite easy, with many consumers choosing to do so from their mobile devices. With shopping becoming easier, consumers are beginning to look for alternatives to their existing auto insurance policies, but they may not be buying new policies even if the policies they find are better…

Uber continues to tackle auto insurance challenge

April 1, 2015March 30, 2015 Marc

Uber is at the heart of controversy involving auto insurance coverage Uber is the subject of new auto insurance regulations that may go into effect in the United States, of which it is opposed to. The ride-share company notes that one of its greatest challenges is ensuring that its drivers have the appropriate level of insurance coverage. In recent years, ride-share companies have been criticized for the insurance policies they offer to their drivers, they have also generated some controversy in several states, especially among taxi operators who claim that…

New auto insurance requirements could be imposed on ride-share services

March 26, 2015March 24, 2015 Marc

Uber and Lyft could have to comply with new auto insurance requirements, pending legislation New auto insurance requirements may put some pressure on ride-share service, such as Uber and Lyft. The Senate Banking and Insurance Committee has supported new legislation that would introduce new requirements on companies that use mobile applications to connect drivers with passengers. These services have become quite popular in large cities and serve as an alternative to taxis. Over the past year, these services have been the subject of concern because of the auto insurance coverage…