Tag: car insurance claims

Auto insurance theft claims low for Prius

Julie Campbell
Vehicle Theft black friday auto insurance claims

According to recent data, thieves seem to avoid this Toyota hybrid vehicle. The National Insurance Crime Bureau has released its statistics related to auto insurance claims for stolen vehicles and has found that the Toyota Prius is rarely targeted by thieves. This popular hybrid vehicle has a very low theft rate Furthermore, the report also showed that even when this vehicle is stolen, it is common for law enforcement to find it quickly and return it to its owner. This can mean good news for the auto insurance premiums that…

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Auto insurance claims regarding deer-vehicle crashes on the rise

Auto Insurance claims on the rise with deer collisions

Adjusters and body shops in North Carolina have been especially busy this season. Although drivers in North Carolina have always needed to remain aware of deer near the roads, this year is proving to be an especially problematic one for auto insurance claims involving collisions between vehicles and the animals. This time of year presents a dangerous combination of hormonal deer and vehicle traffic at dusk and dawn. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Park and Recreation natural resources manager, Chris Matthews, “This is the time of year when the deer get…

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Funny but strange auto insurance claims associated with animals

H. Cutner

Auto vs pet insurance claims Admiral Insurance has released a report that includes the 12 most unusual auto insurance claims that have involved animals since the start of 2012. Within the last two years, for example, peacocks have been associated with claims on four separate occasions. In one case, the peacock clawed at the car when it saw its own reflection in the paint. In another instance, pet peacocks broke loose and damaged a vehicle parked in their neighbor’s driveway. Dogs have also been frequently associated with claims, including when…

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Satisfaction with auto insurance claims remains steady regardless of rise in number of claims and repair times

A report released by J.D. Power and Associates, called the 2012 Auto Claims Satisfaction Study – Wave 1, that has shown that despite the fact that there has been a rise in the number of car insurance claims, and it is taking longer for vehicle repairs to be completed, customer satisfaction remained about the same throughout the last quarter of 2011. The number of claims rose as a result of damage from weather, which also meant that repair shops faced a higher-than-normal volume during that last quarter. The average length…

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What should you know about making claims following a hurricane?

Following hurricane Irene, many people are wondering how to go about making insurance claims on their policies. There are several tips that are being made by the industry to help people to get the most out of their policies and to allow them to be processed with the greatest speed and ease. The first steps include the following: • Contact an insurance adjuster as soon as possible so that they can view the extent of the damage. • Once the agent has assessed the damage, you may begin preventing further…

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So you think insurance is wasted money, think again!

Nordstrom

While insurance may seem to be a burden to most people, it does have moments of significance that is usually only noticed when certain situations arise. Five important insurance claims are explored, including car problems, fine arts, pet insurance, natural disasters and the 9/11 financial burden. Auto insurance holds a huge significance that should not be taken for granted. Back in 2007 in the UK, a car shopper took out a Pagani Zonda for a test drive which is worth £500,000, with only ten of the cars produced in a…

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