July 18, 2013
AgencyMost Stolen Vehicles in America
If you drive a pickup truck or a large SUV you’d better watch out. The top ten vehicles stolen in the U.S. between 2010-2012 were all trucks and SUVs, according to data released Tuesday from the Highway Loss Data Institute, an insurance industry backed research group. The four-wheel drive Ford F-250 crew cab pickup is […]
June 24, 2013
Agency‘Dude, Where’s my car — and are you Insured?’
When you pull up to a restaurant, toss the valet your keys and wander off to enjoy your evening, you probably never give another thought to the misfortunes that could befall your vehicle while it’s in the custody of uniformed strangers. But rest assured that most parking and valet companies are keenly aware of the […]
June 18, 2013
AgencySummer Car Insurance Tips for College Kids
Your car insurance coverage may need to change depending on where and when your college student drives. Whether your student drives your car or someone else’s, contact your car insurance company for a quick policy update. “Parents should always alert their car insurance company if their kids are coming home for the summer or going […]
May 13, 2013
AgencyHow Am I Driving? Insurers May Know
After more than a decade of experimentation, auto insurer Progressive Corp. is on the verge of a nationwide unveiling of a new type of insurance that charges customers based, in part, on real-time information about how well they drive. With a small device that plugs into a car’s onboard diagnostic computer, Progressive can measure when […]
May 6, 2013
AgencyCar breakdown insurance vs. extended warranty
Large car repair bills are something no one wants, which is why policies that offer peace of mind in the form of a set copayment or percentage for car repairs are so appealing. Chances are you’ve been offered one of these protection plans — mechanical breakdown insurance or an extended warranty — when you purchased […]
March 18, 2013
AgencyCar Insurance Myths
Understanding all the legal mumbo-jumbo of an insurance policy is hard enough. So auto policy holders should know what’s fact and what’s fiction about what insurers look for when determining premium rates. Here are 10 auto insurance myths debunked. 1. The color of my car matters. Red cars may be a hot ticket item, but they do not drive […]