Car Insurance News

June 30, 2009
Indiana and New Jersey Write New Traffic Laws Targeting Teens
New Jersey teens can't be prosecuted if they call for help to assist drunk friends, but in Indiana underage drivers using cell phones face stiff fines.
June 12, 2009
Insurance Rate Discounts With Progressive's MyRate Tracker Expands to Colorado
One in four customers choose the MyRate device to save money, Progressive says.
May 26, 2009
New Jersey High Point Auto Insurance Opts for Private Driver History Reports Over DMV
To help track driver activity, including moving violations and suspicious activity, High Point Auto Insurance has replaced the DMV as the source of its driver history reports with DHI, a private risk management firm.
April 22, 2009
Maine Considers Change to Helmet Law
Motorcycle safety is the theme of the moment with the Maine legislature, with three bills currently in play, including a helmet law change just submitted for the Governor's signature.
April 22, 2009
New Jersey Teen Driver Sticker Law IDs Night Curfews Passenger Limit Violators
Should teen drivers be labeled for easy recognition? Attorney Gregg D. Trautmann thinks not.
April 11, 2009
Future Not so Bright for Farmers and Ranchers
Wet fall, bad winter, and floods in spring mean North Dakota and Minnesota farmers and ranchers are struggling again this year.
April 10, 2009
Good Insurance News! Rates Declined in March
March RateWatch says auto insurance rates on the decline once more. Good news for consumers.
March 23, 2009
New Mexico City Institutes Insurance or Impound Ordinance
Las Cruces, NM enacts new ordinance: drivers without licenses or insurance risk having their vehicles impounded.
March 3, 2009
Oklahoma Boaters Face Reduced Blood Alcohol Levels
New boating legislation in Oklahoma reduces legal blood alcohol limits for boaters.
Februray 28, 2009
Infinity Insurance to Open Call Center In McAllen, TX
Infinity Insurance will open a huge call center in McAllen, TX to provide bilingual services to the area's large Spanish-speaking community.
Februray 17, 2009
Progressive Plants a Million Trees for Conservation
As a way of drawing attention to its paperless insurance program, Progressive will plant a tree for everyone who opts to receive their auto policy by email.
Februray 19, 2009
Number of Uninsured Motorists Have Doubled in the Last Year
An effect of the continuing economic downturn, cash-strapped motorists are opting to let their car insurance policies lapse.
Februray 22, 2009
Swiss insurance company, Zurich to Buy AIG
As a way to expand its personal products into the U.S., Zurich Insurance will purchase the car insurance section of ailing AIG..
Februray 24, 2009
Liberty Mutual Offers New Fleet Management Product
New insurance tool from Liberty Mutual helps companies with car fleets save money.
January 31, 2009
GEICO is United Way's largest Contributor for 2008
With total employee pledges of over $627,012, GEICO has earned the honor of being the United Way's largest contributor for 2008..
December 19, 2008
Tips for Teens and Parents: Stay Safe During Winter Weather
Got snow? GEICO wants to make sure you and your teen driver know how to drive in it.
December 15, 2008
Arkansas Highway Department Says No to Speed Limit Increase
Speed limit increase would cause more fatal accidents, Arkansas highway officials say.
December 8, 2008
Who's Liable? Texas Driver was Fleeing Police when he Injured Child
Should guilty driver's insurance pay? Texas court to determine liability in case of child injured during police chase.
November 20, 2008
State Auto to Purchase Rockhill Insurance Group
State Automobile Mutual to acquire Rockhill Insurance Group â€“ deal to close in first quarter 2009.
November 7, 2008
Kansas Insures Foreign-Licensed Drivers
Kansas insurers say insuring all drivers, regardless of where they're licensed, keeps everyone safer.

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