Massachusetts Insurance Rates Under Scrutiny
Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner Nonnie Burnes is concerned with the cost of insurance from at least four companies doing business in her state. On Friday, December 7th, she voiced her concerns
Direct General Closes Tampa Offices
The Tampa (Florida) Tribune reported last week that Nashville-based Direct General Insurance Agency, Inc., an auto insurance company catering to clients with dented credit, which does business in the Sunshine
Mercury Insurance Lays Off 58 in Florida
The Tampa Tribune is reporting that Mercury Insurance Group is stopping operations at two of its Florida offices, and laying off fifty-eight employees in the Sunshine State. This comes fairly
Americans Can’t Drive, GMAC Says
For the fourth consecutive year, GMAC Insurance has done a study of American driving habits, and the statistics are rather grim. In their test, known as the National Drivers Test,
More Drivers Going Uninsured During Recession
According to figures assembled by the Insurance Research Council, the number of drivers who are opting to drop their automotive insurance due to tough economic times is climbing, positioning 2010
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Ethanol Fuel, A Vintage Car Enemy
If you’re driving a vintage car, you might want to think twice before putting ethanol into the gas tank, and your insurance company may thank you for that hesitation. While
National Insurance Crime Bureau Says Fraud Up 14%
According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, 85,209 questionable claims were filed with the NICB in 2009 compared to 74,902 received in 2008, a 14 percent increase. The claims represent
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NHTSA and EPA Fuel Efficiency Test Standards Increases MPG by 20%
The U.S. Department of Transportation, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency have banded together, proposing a new program aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emission
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New Jersey Teen Driver Sticker Law IDs Night Curfews, Passenger Limit Violators
There is no doubt that being a teen driver comes with a sort of stigma. No matter how good a teen’s driving skills may be, their age brands them as
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3.4 Percent Decrease in Insurance Rates at 21st Century for California Drivers
Drivers in San Francisco who are insured by 21st Century Auto Insurance will now be saving a yearly average of 3.4% on their premiums. The rate decrease will result in
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