GAINSCO Reports Net Loss for 4th 2008 - ClaimsJournal.com
March 30, 2009 by Auto Insurance Editor
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GAINSCO Reports Net Loss for 4th 2008
ClaimsJournal.com, CA Gainsco's nonstandard personal auto insurance products are distributed through independent retail agents in Florida, South Carolina and, beginning in the second quarter of 2009, Georgia (Southeast Region), Texas (South Central Region) and Arizona, … |
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North Carolina Challenges 1.4% Auto Insurance Rate Hike
Insurance Journal, CA A 1.4 perent rate hike requested by North Carolina auto insurance companies is being contested by state officials. Insurance department actuaries have concluded that the increase is not warranted in part because it incorporates certain reinsurance … Hearing planned on request to raise auto insurance rates |
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Insure Now 4 Less Provides Consumers With Multiple Insurance Quotes
PR Leap (press release), CA COM) Insurenow4less.com proactively helps consumers find cheap auto insurance rates. An interested consumer can visit the company’s site and after reading through the content is invited to get insurance quotes. Amid the economic hardships glooming … |
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Free Auto Insurance Quote Websites on the Rise as Survey Shows …
PR Web (press release), WA Online auto insurance quote websites in demand after survey deems US citizens less informed on auto insurance as first perceived. This recent revelation is expected to cause a sharp rise in the use of free auto insurance quote websites as car owners … |
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Car rental warning: think your insurance or credit card covers you …
Examiner.com If you think your own auto insurance policy or credit card covers you 100% for car rental protection, you may be making an expensive mistake, as most policies don't cover you for these little terms, buried in the fine print: "LOSS OF USE": Most rental … |
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Sorting through auto insurance discounts - Examiner.com
March 30, 2009 by Auto Insurance Editor
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Sorting through auto insurance discounts
Examiner.com When researching auto insurance, you’ll find that each company has its own discounts that may or may not be similar to the competition. Discounts drive your final auto insurance rate so it’s important that you have an idea of what might apply to you. … |
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Mass. begins 2nd year of car insurance experiment
Forbes, NY Under the old "fix-and-establish" system, the insurance commissioner set auto insurance rates after considering a number of recommendations from various groups, some representing the interests of the consumer and others the industry. … Progressive raising rates Drivers assess managed competition plan Mass. begins year 2 of car insurance experiment |
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GAINSCO Reports Net Loss for 4th 2008
ClaimsJournal.com, CA Gainsco's nonstandard personal auto insurance products are distributed through independent retail agents in Florida, South Carolina and, beginning in the second quarter of 2009, Georgia (Southeast Region), Texas (South Central Region) and Arizona, … |
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Car rental warning: think your insurance or credit card covers you …
Examiner.com If you think your own auto insurance policy or credit card covers you 100% for car rental protection, you may be making an expensive mistake, as most policies don't cover you for these little terms, buried in the fine print: "LOSS OF USE": Most rental … |
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North Carolina Challenges 1.4% Auto Insurance Rate Hike
Insurance Journal, CA A 1.4 perent rate hike requested by North Carolina auto insurance companies is being contested by state officials. Insurance department actuaries have concluded that the increase is not warranted in part because it incorporates certain reinsurance … Hearing planned on request to raise auto insurance rates |
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Insure Now 4 Less Provides Consumers With Multiple Insurance Quotes
PR Leap (press release), CA COM) Insurenow4less.com proactively helps consumers find cheap auto insurance rates. An interested consumer can visit the company’s site and after reading through the content is invited to get insurance quotes. Amid the economic hardships glooming … |
PR Web (press release) |
Free Auto Insurance Quote Websites on the Rise as Survey Shows …
PR Web (press release), WA Online auto insurance quote websites in demand after survey deems US citizens less informed on auto insurance as first perceived. This recent revelation is expected to cause a sharp rise in the use of free auto insurance quote websites as car owners … |
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Sorting through auto insurance discounts - Examiner.com
March 30, 2009 by Auto Insurance Editor
Filed under Auto Insurance News
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Sorting through auto insurance discounts
Examiner.com When researching auto insurance, you’ll find that each company has its own discounts that may or may not be similar to the competition. Discounts drive your final auto insurance rate so it’s important that you have an idea of what might apply to you. … |
PR Web (press release) |
Free Auto Insurance Quote Websites on the Rise as Survey Shows …
PR Web (press release), WA Online auto insurance quote websites in demand after survey deems US citizens less informed on auto insurance as first perceived. This recent revelation is expected to cause a sharp rise in the use of free auto insurance quote websites as car owners … |
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Car rental warning: think your insurance or credit card covers you …
Examiner.com If you think your own auto insurance policy or credit card covers you 100% for car rental protection, you may be making an expensive mistake, as most policies don't cover you for these little terms, buried in the fine print: "LOSS OF USE": Most rental … |
WWLP 22News |
Mass. begins 2nd year of car insurance experiment
Forbes, NY Under the old "fix-and-establish" system, the insurance commissioner set auto insurance rates after considering a number of recommendations from various groups, some representing the interests of the consumer and others the industry. … Progressive raising rates Drivers assess managed competition plan Mass. begins year 2 of car insurance experiment |
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GAINSCO Reports Net Loss for 4th 2008
ClaimsJournal.com, CA Gainsco's nonstandard personal auto insurance products are distributed through independent retail agents in Florida, South Carolina and, beginning in the second quarter of 2009, Georgia (Southeast Region), Texas (South Central Region) and Arizona, … |
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North Carolina Challenges 1.4% Auto Insurance Rate Hike
Insurance Journal, CA A 1.4 perent rate hike requested by North Carolina auto insurance companies is being contested by state officials. Insurance department actuaries have concluded that the increase is not warranted in part because it incorporates certain reinsurance … Hearing planned on request to raise auto insurance rates |
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Insure Now 4 Less Provides Consumers With Multiple Insurance Quotes
PR Leap (press release), CA COM) Insurenow4less.com proactively helps consumers find cheap auto insurance rates. An interested consumer can visit the company’s site and after reading through the content is invited to get insurance quotes. Amid the economic hardships glooming … |
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Saving money on auto insurance - Examiner.com
March 29, 2009 by Auto Insurance Editor
Filed under Auto Insurance News
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Saving money on auto insurance
Examiner.com Each Spring, I do a quick comparison of auto insurance quotes. I start with a sheet of plain paper and draw four columns. In column 1, I list the essential elements or categories of my policy such as my coverage, deductibles and discounts. … AARP auto insurance usually isn't lowest priced option |
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Economy blamed for jump in arson cases
The Flint Journal - MLive.com, MI Insurance fraud is a $30-billion a year industry problem and pushes premiums for homeowners and auto insurance policies up by an average of $200 to $300 a year, Conarton said. "Insurance fraud adds to every consumer's insurance costs, because companies … |
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Is a big jump coming in car insurance? The numbers say 'yes'
Guelph Mercury, Canada Drivers will face skyrocketing auto insurance costs if the government doesn't do something about the dramatically rising cost of accident benefits in this province, say insurers in Waterloo Region and Guelph. Auto insurance rates last year went up an … |
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Progressive raising rates
Boston Herald, United States By Jay Fitzgerald Known for its super-cheap auto insurance in Massachusetts, Progressive Insurance is now progressively raising its rates. Ohio-based Progressive, which drove into the states recently deregulated insurance market with low premium offers … |
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Economy blamed for jump in arson cases - The Flint Journal - MLive.com
March 29, 2009 by Auto Insurance Editor
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Economy blamed for jump in arson cases
The Flint Journal - MLive.com, MI Insurance fraud is a $30-billion a year industry problem and pushes premiums for homeowners and auto insurance policies up by an average of $200 to $300 a year, Conarton said. "Insurance fraud adds to every consumer's insurance costs, because companies … |
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Is a big jump coming in car insurance? The numbers say 'yes'
Guelph Mercury, Canada Drivers will face skyrocketing auto insurance costs if the government doesn't do something about the dramatically rising cost of accident benefits in this province, say insurers in Waterloo Region and Guelph. Auto insurance rates last year went up an … |
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Progressive raising rates
Boston Herald, United States By Jay Fitzgerald Known for its super-cheap auto insurance in Massachusetts, Progressive Insurance is now progressively raising its rates. Ohio-based Progressive, which drove into the states recently deregulated insurance market with low premium offers … |
KY3 |
Saving money on auto insurance
Examiner.com Each Spring, I do a quick comparison of auto insurance quotes. I start with a sheet of plain paper and draw four columns. In column 1, I list the essential elements or categories of my policy such as my coverage, deductibles and discounts. … AARP auto insurance usually isn't lowest priced option |
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Economy blamed for jump in arson cases - The Flint Journal - MLive.com
March 29, 2009 by Auto Insurance Editor
Filed under Auto Insurance News
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Economy blamed for jump in arson cases
The Flint Journal - MLive.com, MI Insurance fraud is a $30-billion a year industry problem and pushes premiums for homeowners and auto insurance policies up by an average of $200 to $300 a year, Conarton said. "Insurance fraud adds to every consumer's insurance costs, because companies … |
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Progressive raising rates
Boston Herald, United States By Jay Fitzgerald Known for its super-cheap auto insurance in Massachusetts, Progressive Insurance is now progressively raising its rates. Ohio-based Progressive, which drove into the states recently deregulated insurance market with low premium offers … |
KY3 |
Saving money on auto insurance
Examiner.com Each Spring, I do a quick comparison of auto insurance quotes. I start with a sheet of plain paper and draw four columns. In column 1, I list the essential elements or categories of my policy such as my coverage, deductibles and discounts. … AARP auto insurance usually isn't lowest priced option |
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Is a big jump coming in car insurance? The numbers say 'yes'
Guelph Mercury, Canada Drivers will face skyrocketing auto insurance costs if the government doesn't do something about the dramatically rising cost of accident benefits in this province, say insurers in Waterloo Region and Guelph. Auto insurance rates last year went up an … |
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Tokio Marine to raise auto insurance premiums by 1.3% in July - istockAnalyst.com (press release)
March 28, 2009 by Auto Insurance Editor
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Tokio Marine to raise auto insurance premiums by 1.3% in July
istockAnalyst.com (press release), OR 27, 2009 (Kyodo News International) — Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co. will raise premiums for auto insurance policies by an average 1.3 percent starting in July, as slumping auto sales and increased insurance payments for car accidents have … |
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AUTO INSURANCE COMPANY ANNOUNCES MARILOFF DIAMOND WINNER
dBusinessNews Dallas (press release), TX DALLAS – March 27, 2009 – MileMeter, a licensed auto insurance carrier based in Dallas, just announced the winner of its Mariloff Diamond promotion. The by-the-mile auto insurance company is not only saving its customers money but also bedecking a … |
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The Brits are Coming… Non-standard Insurance Website QuoteRack … - Emediawire (press release)
March 28, 2009 by Auto Insurance Editor
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The Brits are Coming… Non-standard Insurance Website QuoteRack …
Emediawire (press release), WA … following its launch QuoteRack.com will target some of the more unusual types of insurance and finance for which most insurance websites cannot cater, including Auto insurance, Property insurance, Healthcare insurance and Life insurance. … |
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AUTO INSURANCE COMPANY ANNOUNCES MARILOFF DIAMOND WINNER
dBusinessNews Dallas (press release), TX DALLAS – March 27, 2009 – MileMeter, a licensed auto insurance carrier based in Dallas, just announced the winner of its Mariloff Diamond promotion. The by-the-mile auto insurance company is not only saving its customers money but also bedecking a … |
KY3 |
AARP auto insurance usually isn't lowest priced option
KY3, MO A commercial for auto insurance through AARP claims it can save you money and give you benefits you'll rarely find anywhere else. Consumer Reports' Money Adviser took a look to see if getting car insurance through AARP is a good deal for members. … |
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Tokio Marine to raise auto insurance premiums by 1.3% in July
istockAnalyst.com (press release), OR 27, 2009 (Kyodo News International) — Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co. will raise premiums for auto insurance policies by an average 1.3 percent starting in July, as slumping auto sales and increased insurance payments for car accidents have … |
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Editorial: Reform draws Geico to state
MetroWest Daily News, MA Geico and other national auto insurance companies, convinced the state's heavy-handed price and coverage regulations made it too hard to offer discount policies, stayed out of Massachusetts. That left the market to a handful of local companies whose … GEICO Standing by for Texas Policyholders Affected by Recent Hail … |
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AARP auto insurance usually isn't lowest priced option - KY3
March 28, 2009 by Auto Insurance Editor
Filed under Auto Insurance News
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AARP auto insurance usually isn't lowest priced option
KY3, MO A commercial for auto insurance through AARP claims it can save you money and give you benefits you'll rarely find anywhere else. Consumer Reports' Money Adviser took a look to see if getting car insurance through AARP is a good deal for members. … |
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Editorial: Reform draws Geico to state
MetroWest Daily News, MA Geico and other national auto insurance companies, convinced the state's heavy-handed price and coverage regulations made it too hard to offer discount policies, stayed out of Massachusetts. That left the market to a handful of local companies whose … GEICO Standing by for Texas Policyholders Affected by Recent Hail … |
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The Brits are Coming… Non-standard Insurance Website QuoteRack …
Emediawire (press release), WA … following its launch QuoteRack.com will target some of the more unusual types of insurance and finance for which most insurance websites cannot cater, including Auto insurance, Property insurance, Healthcare insurance and Life insurance. … |
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Tokio Marine to raise auto insurance premiums by 1.3% in July
istockAnalyst.com (press release), OR 27, 2009 (Kyodo News International) — Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co. will raise premiums for auto insurance policies by an average 1.3 percent starting in July, as slumping auto sales and increased insurance payments for car accidents have … |
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AUTO INSURANCE COMPANY ANNOUNCES MARILOFF DIAMOND WINNER
dBusinessNews Dallas (press release), TX DALLAS – March 27, 2009 – MileMeter, a licensed auto insurance carrier based in Dallas, just announced the winner of its Mariloff Diamond promotion. The by-the-mile auto insurance company is not only saving its customers money but also bedecking a … |
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Rating the insurance companies
March 27, 2009 by Auto Insurance Editor
Filed under Auto Insurance Articles, Test
Has it occurred to you that it’s not very fair when insurance companies start poking around your life. They want to know how well you drive your vehicle, what you have in your home worth protecting, how likely you are to fall sick and, most cheerfully, when you think you’re going to die. There’s no part of your life they don’t investigate and build into their models for deciding how much to charge you as a premium in your latest policy. So you retaliate. Instead of blindly picking a company out of yellow pages, you use a site like this to get comparative quotes from all the best companies. You then start poking around in their lives. Are these companies financially strong? Will they still be around in a few years time to pay on your claims? You want to choose the best company to insure you whether it’s auto, home, health or life insurance. Why bother? Look around you. Banks and large insurance companies like AIG have been getting bailouts from the federal government. Checking out the financial strength of an auto insurance company is necessary before you start paying them your hard-earned dollars. So where do you look? There are a number of companies that make their living by rating the performance of other companies. Some are general. So, for example, Standard & Poor rate the whole range of commercial enterprises including those in financial services (see their website at http://www.standardandpoors.com). Others are more specialized like Fitch and A.M. Best which have the insurance industry as their primary focus (see their websites at http://www.fitchratings.com and http://www.ambest.com/). You should also find the website operated by the Insurance Department or Commissioner of Insurance for your own state. The best states not only operate a complaints service, but publish an annual report identifying all the companies against whom complaints have been upheld. This gives you a good measure of how the companies actually deliver on their advertised services. Then you should ask around all your family, friends and colleagues at work. Check out what the word-of-mouth is on the companies you are thinking about giving your auto insurance business. The everyday experience of these people is a vital source of information. Slightly less reliable are the “complaint” or consumer report sites. Most of the people who put up reports are motivated by revenge. They have had poor service and want the world to know about it. Many commercial sites that depend on commission by selling auto insurance add their own “better” reports to balance out the bad. Read both good and bad with a skeptical eye. When you have rated the auto insurers, decide which one gives you the best value terms and buy. — With over 10 years working as a professional journalist David Mayer has contributed many interesting materials to http://www.autoinsurance-guidance.com/auto-insurance-tips/rating-the-insurance-companies.html that many users around the globe regard as a benchmark for professional writing.
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Rating the insurance companies
