Car Insurance News - August, 2009

 

• August 26, 2009
  Progressive Launches Safe Driving Program
  Using a wireless tracker to record distance, and driver caution, Progressive's new MyRate program rewards safe drivers with lower rates.
• August 24, 2009
  Decreased Accidents Linked to Recession
  The recession seems to be having some beneficial effects on traffic accidents and fatalities in Arizona, a new study concludes.
• August 24, 2009
  Don't Eat And Drive, Swinton Says
  Driving while distracted is against the law, insurance company reminds.
• August 21, 2009
  GEICO Adds Jobs in Amherst
  20% expansion at GEICO increases jobs.
• August 19, 2009
  Auto Insurance Rates for Customer Satisfaction at a Five-Year High
  Studies conducted by J.D. Power and Associates have shown that auto insurance satisfaction is at a five-year peak.
• August 17, 2009
  Progressive Auto Insurance Quotes Partners with Web.com for Marketing
  In a partnership intending to expand its ability to offer cheap auto insurance quotes, Progressive Auto Insurance has joined forces with online marketing giant Web.com.
• August 14, 2009
  Uninsured Drivers Accidents Prevented by Police Checkpoints
  Police checkpoints now targeting uninsured drivers are netting numerous lawbreakers nationwide.
• August 12, 2009
  Hybrid Upgrade Coverage by Fireman's Fund for Totaled Gas-powered Car
  Fireman's Fund has introduced new hybrid upgrade coverage for its customers, allowing drivers to go green.
• August 7, 2009
  Auto Insurance Fraud on the Rise for Car Fire and Theft
  Auto insurance fraud due to arson has jumped 25 percent in 2008, attributed to the recession and people trying to raise cash to make ends meet.
• August 6, 2009
  California Revises Pay-As-You-Drive Regulations
  Concerns for their privacy by car insurance consumers are prompting changes in the pay-as-you-drive regulations by the California Department of Insurance.
• August 5, 2009
  Traffic Fatality Rate Decreasing in U.S
  Less rural driving plus higher cost of gas equals fewer traffic fatalities, study says.

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