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Car Insurance 101: Watch Out for These Low Ball Tactics

November 19, 2020 Guest Author

car insurance claims and how to deal with them

Auto insurance companies are well-known for calculating their approach to settling accident claims. They typically know beforehand when an injured claimant is going to call well before it happens, and many times they record all incoming phone calls as company policy. Why? The primary reason is that there could be something said in an initial phone conversation with a claimant that can help in defending the claim if there is a denial. Every step of the process has been thought out by the company before anyone even attempts to file…

Does bad credit affect car insurance rates?

May 28, 2019May 30, 2019 Guest Author

If you’ve got bad credit you may be worried about how it affects a number of things you apply for. When you think of applying for things that need a credit check you may automatically think of things such as car finance, credit cards, mobile phone contracts or mortgagees. But have you thought about how your credit rating affects your car insurance premium? Refused Car Finance are bad credit car finance specialists who help people get car finance even if they have bad credit. They explore whether bad credit affects…

How to Save on Car Insurance in Michigan

February 22, 2019December 4, 2020 PR Article

It’s no secret, car insurance in Michigan is very expensive. For the fifth year in a row, Michigan has ranked as the most expensive state for Car Insurance. In 2018, The average car insurance premium for Michigan residents is 64% higher than the national average premium. So far for 2019, our own research has shown that currently Michigan drivers are paying on average $1,300 for a one full coverage vehicle. This is $346 higher than the national average. The national average currently stands at $954 per year. With premiums so…

Senior auto insurance rates drop $200 for Delaware drivers

June 7, 2018June 6, 2018 Nordstrom

A house bill signed into law last year went into effect on May 1 and will bring savings to seniors. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 80 (HS 1 for HB 80) will bring considerable senior auto insurance premiums reductions this year. The bill was signed August 1, 2017. The legislation became effective as of May 1, 2018. The new law prohibits car insurance companies from boosting rates for certain specific reasons. The senior auto insurance law stops car insurers from hiking premiums just because a person has turned 75…

Everything You Wanted to Know About Car Insurance but were Afraid to Ask

December 8, 2013April 19, 2014 Guest Author

You may not think too much about your car insurance until you wind up in an accident. Paying your bills each month may remind you how expensive insuring your car can be, but in the event of an accident, you want to know you’re covered so you don’t have to pay out of pocket. Car insurance options can be daunting, but be sure to do your due diligence and research, and you’ll know everything you need to know. Investigate the Possibilities Car insurance companies compete for your business online, on…

Car Insurance Shopping: Five Things You Must Compare

February 2, 2013April 14, 2014 Guest Author

What you need to know when shopping for car insurance… Shopping for car insurance can be intimidating simply because there are so many car insurance companies to choose from. To help you determine which car insurance company offers the best premiums to meet your needs, there are five things you must compare between insurance companies including stability, customer service and claim handling, roadside response and repair, policy flexibility and any benefits or discounts offered to consumers as part of an insurance policy. Stability An important deciding factor in the type…

Funny but strange auto insurance claims associated with animals

April 6, 2012April 5, 2012 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…