Tag: vehicle insurance

Auto insurance companies could face another wonky year in 2022

H. Cutner
Auto insurance companies - Bumpy Road

According to a recent LexisNexis Risk Solutions report, the industry is showing “signs of revolution”. As 2022 reaches the point that its well underway, new analyses are starting to identify trends suggesting that auto insurance companies could be facing another bumpy ride. The trends appear to indicate that both shopping volatility and increased claims severity will continue. The analysis was conducted by LexisNexis Risk Solutions, which released a report indicating that auto insurance companies and the industry as a whole is facing a critical phase. Both heightened claims severity and…

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Automakers are looking to turn car insurance on its head

Nordstrom
Car insurance - Tesla on building

Tesla and General Motors want to define themselves as top players in a whole new industry. Tesla and GM are both looking to take on car insurance in multiple states in order to provide their customers with a new way to obtain coverage that the automakers are aiming to make less expensive than traditional alternatives. Tesla’s auto policies are available in five states, with a target to bring them to 45 by the close of 2022. Tesla may not have much reach in the current car insurance market, but it…

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Riders are reminded of California motorcycle insurance requirements

G. Turner
California Motorcycle - Motorcycle Rider

These vehicles are proving exceptionally popular again this year and they must have liability coverage. With the second year of the pandemic, 2021 has brought a reminder of the California motorcycle insurance requirements for riders in the state. Motorcycles, like RVs, are very popular vehicles again this year and insurers are reminding riders to get the coverage required by law. Though liability coverage is the minimum requirement many riders are choosing full coverage. There are many different California motorcycle insurance companies selling coverage, and riders are often surprised at how…

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Auto insurance companies war to acquire consumers, says JD Power

G. Turner
Auto insurance companies - hands - car in bubble

Compared to pre-pandemic figures, industry trends are showing a return to that baseline. As the United States arrives at its first anniversary of the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, trends among auto insurance companies are starting to show a return to the baseline established before the crisis began. This, says a recent JD Power report, will only intensify the current war for customer acquisition. The stay-at-home orders from last year substantially reduced the number of drivers on the road. Many people worked remotely for the first time, while others were…

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New Michigan auto insurance law to become effective next month

Marc
Michigan auto insurance law - Michigan license plate

The new regulations meant to lower prices for drivers in the state will become effective July 1. On Tuesday, June 23, 2020, the state Department of Insurance and Financial Services held a meeting to answer questions about the new Michigan auto insurance law. The meeting was meant to answer questions and provide more information about the regulations. The new Michigan auto insurance law was developed in the hopes of reducing the cost of the coverage. At the same time, it is meant to help keep up the highest options available…

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Another Allstate auto insurance rebate is likely to be issued to policyholders

H. Cutner
Auto insurance rebate Truck parked in driveway

The insurer is moving to provide drivers with further relief as the pandemic continues to slash miles. The Allstate Corp insurer will likely issue another auto insurance rebate to its policyholders as a result of decreased driving habits throughout the pandemic, said the company’s CEO Tom Wilson. This additional reduction will be meant as a reflection of the ongoing driving reduction in certain areas. Allstate announced its first auto insurance rebate wave on April 6. At that time, it was returning over $600 million in premiums to its policyholders. The…

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Consumer groups call for higher auto insurance rebates in the US

H. Cutner
Auto insurance rebates - Driving

The Consumer Federation of America and Center for Economic Justice say insurers aren’t doing enough. The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and the Center for Economic Justice (CEJ) have recalculated their figures for insurers and say auto insurance rebates are not large enough. Some insurers have issued discounts and credits to policyholders in the face of COVID-19. However, the CFA and CEJ have concluded that some of the largest insurers have fallen short of fairness in the auto insurance rebates they’ve issued in the United States. Both consumer groups calculated…

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