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State Farm auto insurance reveals states where you’re most likely to hit an animal

September 15, 2023September 14, 2023 G. Turner

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The insurer has released data based on the claims it has received from drivers in every state. According to State Farm auto insurance claims, November is the month in which a driver is most likely to be in a collision with an animal, and there are some states in which that risk is notably higher than others. The insurer has compiled a list of the states where drivers hit the most animals while on the road. According to State Farm’s auto insurance claims and industry data, there will be an…

AAA Texas releases tips drivers can use to avoid insurance claims

December 7, 2021December 3, 2021 H. Cutner

The recommendations help to avoid crashes in parking lots during the holiday season. AAA Texas has released a wealth of information for drivers in the state who want to avoid insurance claims and the events that cause them. This season sends millions of people to busy parking lots and across cities, states and even the country to visit loved ones. This comes with hazards and risks that can be broadly avoided with the right tips. 20 percent of all collisions occur in parking lots and can require expensive repairs to…

What is Double-Dipping a Car Insurance Accident Claim?

September 21, 2021July 31, 2023 Ester Adams

Some risks are healthy, and everyone should take them. For example, when you risk missing out on something popular so that you can achieve something better. Or if you take a chance at pouring your heart out to someone you love and not hear, “I love you too.” But some risks, like trying your hand at fraud so you can get rich quickly, are not worth it. This article talks about a temptation many policyholders face – double-dipping car insurance accident claims. Although there are no official statistics to tell…

State Farm auto insurance claims data shows catalytic converter theft skyrocketing

July 26, 2021July 22, 2021 Marc

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Since the start of the pandemic, this type of crime has been taking off at a staggering rate. State Farm has released auto insurance claims data showing that there is a sharp upward trend in catalytic converter thefts that has been taking place since the second half of 2020. Though car theft and car parts theft are nothing new, the trend in this one specific part is. The average households in many US cities have more than one vehicle. As a result, stolen parts have become a valuable black-market item…

Auto insurance claims involving animals skyrocket in the fall, says Farmers Insurance

October 15, 2019October 14, 2019 Marc

The insurer is reminding drivers to be mindful of this seasonal increase in driving risks. As the fall begins, so does the migration season for many kinds of animals, which unfortunately leads to a rise in auto insurance claims in crashes involving animals on the road. New data by Farmers Insurance showed an increase in 36 percent in claims for those reasons. Farmers Insurance data showed that there is a rise of about 36 percent in comprehensive auto insurance claims involving crashes with animals on the roads during the fall.…

Factors That Impact Car Insurance Premium Negatively and What You Can Do About It

February 1, 2014February 3, 2014 Guest Author

A number of things affect our auto insurance rates. Some work to our advantage and lead to discounts, whereas others get us deemed risky customers and lead to higher insurance premiums. There may not be much we can do about how old we are and where we live, but there are certain factors that impact our premiums negatively which we do have control over. Read on to find out what these factors are and what you can do to stop them from creating a bigger hole in your pocket. Your…

Auto insurance premiums skyrocket after a claim

December 27, 2013December 30, 2013 H. Cutner

Ohio drivers only need to make one claim to watch the amount that they pay rise by 35 percent. According to the results of a recent report, after filing only one claim on a policy, a driver in Ohio can expect to see his or her auto insurance premiums jump by an average of 35 percent. This increase in the monthly bill is the 16th highest that was measured among the states. The auto insurance premiums report was issued by Bankrate.com, the parent of InsuranceQuotes.com, which conducted it in the…