Guys, think your driving skills are exceptionally better then your female counterparts? Think again! Read More »

Is Big Brother watching you? That's how many American's feel about the new red light/ speeding cameras popping up all over the country. Many people feel that these cameras are violating their privacy, while others think that they are revenue boosters or simply replacing the job of their local police department. Read More »

Getting married, becoming divorced or widowed, or embarking upon your golden years; all of these events can have a huge impact on our lives, but we bet you never thought that these changes could also influence your auto insurance rate. It`s true! And it just might have you reevaluating your auto insurance policy. Read More »

Is your vehicle HOT, HOT, HOT? It just might be according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau's (NICB) Annual Hot Wheels report, listed below. Take a look; you might be very surprised to see which automobiles thieves are going for and which they are not. Read More »

It's no accident that drivers often save money on their auto insurance bills if they haven`t been in a fender-bender or any other roadway accident. On the other hand, if you have been in at least one vehicular accident, chances are you`re going to pay more for car insurance when your policy comes up for renewal. Insurance industry experts such as Carolyn Gorman point out that this increase can "vary" for several reasons. Read More »

It "Hertz" to tell you this, but major car rental companies like America's largest are passing along the costs of repairing vehicles damaged by "acts of nature or God." (The words in quotes come from text at www.hertz.com.) Read More »

Most people complain about the cost of their auto insurance--hardly surprising, given that a typical policy costs at least several hundred dollars a year. Depending on your age, driving record, and other factors, your annual premium can be significantly more than that. So how can you lower your premium and save yourself money? Read More »

You may hear the words "umbrella policy" and scoff, thinking "why would I need that?" But anymore, we live in a highly litigious world, and not a day goes by where there is not a story in the newspapers about a new lawsuit being filed-both for serious and for frivolous reasons. If you want to protect yourself in the event you are served with legal papers, Insurance.com suggests you look into getting a personal liability umbrella policy. Read More »

Your auto insurance company probably has a lot of your personal information, and that`s not necessarily a bad thing. For instance, auto insurers get a hold of your driving record, credit history, and other info to use in making decisions such as whether to cover your vehicles and how much to charge you for coverage. Read More »

Hurricanes Katrina and Rita caused devastating damage to many residents' vehicles throughout New Orleans and Mississippi. In fact, the Insurance Information Institute estimates over 500,000 cars were damaged by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. For many, this meant their cars were unsalvageable and were declared a total loss by their auto insurance company. Read More »