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Britain Young Drivers Make Less Insurance Claims than their European Counterparts

Jan 29, 2011 Posted by Isabelle Gosse

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According to a research by AXA, the UK young drivers are less likely to get involved in any accident or collision than their European counterparts. The young British motorists make less insurance claims than the young drivers in Spain or France. The British motorists less than 25 years are 30% less likely to be involved in any collision or accident than the drivers in France and Spain are.

Even the German young drivers indulge 25% more in accidents than the British young drivers. The speed limit of the young British drivers is less likely to exceed on the motorway.

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Fake Auto Accidents and Insurance Claims Result in 10 Arrests

Jan 28, 2011 Posted by Isabelle Gosse

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Auto insurance fraud has resulted in the arrest of 10 people and warrants issued for six more, according to the North Carolina Department of Insurance (NCDOI). The department says that these 16 individuals are connected to an alleged staged auto accident ring that operated in Nash, Edgecombe and Franklin counties in North Carolina.

Over $76,000 Paid in False Claims

NCDOI investigators have said that the individuals accused in the case filed are suspected of making claims on collisions that never happened or staged accidents by intentionally ramming their own vehicles from behind.

As a result, at least five auto insurance companies paid out a total of $76,217 on suspect claims between August and January 2010.

The two alleged ringleaders identified in the crimes were brothers Howard Earl Whitfield, Jr.

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Credit Scoring Law Cuts Insurance Rates

Jan 26, 2011 Posted by Samantha Anton

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SALEM, Ore. — Thousands of Oregonians are enjoying lower insurance premiums as a result of a year-old credit scoring law, according to a recent survey by the Department of Consumer and Business Services Insurance Division.

The law allows consumers to ask their insurer to re-price or “rerate” their auto or homeowner policy once a year if the insurer used the consumer’s credit history to price the policy when it was originally issued. Insurers must lower the price if the consumer qualifies for a better rate based on their credit history; insurance companies cannot raise premiums as a result of the rerating.

The survey of key auto and homeowner insurers showed that discounts were given in more than 8,000 instances since the law took effect Jan. Read more…

Get Good Car Insurance Premium Deals through ASDA

Jan 21, 2011 Posted by Isabelle Gosse

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Now, you can get reasonable car insurance premium deal through ASDA. You can easily check, compare and get the car insurance deals online. The customers can also compare car insurance services of different companies without any obligation. As compared with the insurance policy from a retailer, you can get a 10% discount on the car insurance policy online. Therefore, the online deals of car insurance policies are growing rapidly as it saves time and money of both the customer and the company. In case of any query, you can ask online and compare the services of the company easily online.

The consumers can check out competitive insurance quotes that will cover the damages of the car in case of accident or any breakout.

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COO Blackburn set to retire at State Auto

Jan 17, 2011 Posted by Samantha Anton

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Insurance veteran Mark Blackburn will retire State Auto Financial Corp. in November, has resigned from the company’s board of directors and has given up his positions as chief operating officer and executive vice president, State Auto said Monday.

Blackburn, 59, joined the company in 1999 after working executive-level jobs at Grange Mutual Casualty Group and General Reinsurance Corp. He was named COO in 2008.

State Auto (NASDAQ:STFC) will not appoint a replacement COO or executive vice president, but has opted to restructure its management, the company said. B

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Best Ways To Get Out Of A Speeding Ticket

Jan 16, 2011 Posted by Samantha Anton

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No one enjoys getting speeding tickets. They can have negative effects on your insurance rates and your driving record. Your license can even be revoked after too many speed violations. There are some people, like delivery drivers, who make their living on the road, and one ticket can cause them to lose their jobs. Everyone has their own reasons for wanting to get out of a ticket. The following are some of the best ways to do this.

The very best way to beat a ticket, of course, is to avoid speeding. If you simply follow the posted speed limits, then you have nothing to worry about. Many people would have trouble following this advice, though, and even the most careful drivers can sometimes slip up.

Your next best bet for avoiding a ticket is to avoid getting pulled over.

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