Car Insurance News

Good news for motorists in Philadelphia: Government Employees Insurance Company, or GEICO, has introduced its Auto Repair Xpress program to address the needs of car owners. The ARX program aims to assist in the repair of vehicles which has been damaged because of collisions. This program allows the clients to drop their cars at an ARX shop, meet a GEICO auto damage adjuster who will evaluate the damage and the needed repairs and drive a rental car as long as the clients have adequate auto insurance. After that, the clients can return their rented cars and drive home in their repaired vehicle.

It is illegal to drive an uninsured car but studies from Sainsbury’s car insurance show that 1.15 million people drove a car during the past year even though their cars were not insured. 40% of these people where between 17 to 24 years old and 22% were between 25 to 34 years old. In London, 6% of people drove without car insurance and this is the highest number for Britain. 19% of the uninsured said they did not purchase car insurance because they couldn’t afford and didn’t think it was important. 13% of the uninsured said they didn’t have time to purchase one and another 13% said that they forgot to buy.

Two men from San Fernando Valley were arrested because of faking 2,600 car accidents in the span of 2 years. These two are Alexander Igor Gutman of Sherman Oaks and Lazlo Aldar Bango of Van Nuys. Gutman faces 29 felony charges while Bango faces 13. Also, they are accused of making terrorist threats and theft. They have gained the assistance of attorneys, doctors, chiropractors and bodyshop employees to make many millions of fraudulent claims. Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Gregory Alker said that they have hosted ‘paper accidents’ with no real collissions and which accounted for most claims to insurance companies.

Buying a car? Consider a car loan! This will get you the car you want but make sure you have the discipline to pay for what you have borrowed. But before even borrowing, think about your budget: can you really pay for your purchase? Choose from a wide range of cars to see what you need, what you want and what you are willing to pay for. The same goes with your auto-insurance. There are lots of insurance companies out there to choose from so shop around. Also, check out the coverage that best applies to you: don’t pay for more than what you need! This way you will be driving your own car with a smile on your face.

News fro MoneyExpert.com: As a response to the increasing cost of car insurance premiums, above 6 million people switched their car insurance providers within the past six months. 14% of people switched when they are about to renew their policy and 17% are middle aged drivers aged around 35-44 years old. Men also switched more than women, with 15% of men and 13% women who switched since October last year. This only shows that loyalty is not expected from the motorists if the insurance premiums are more than they can afford. The car insurance must offer discounts if they want to retain their clients in the future.

According to Diamond Management & Technology Consultants, Inc., technology-enabled programs would save 17% of auto insurance losses each year or $20 billion in annual claims payouts. This will also make driving safer. These programs will be well-received because research reveals that almost 8 out of 10 households in the US are open to risk monitoring/reduction devices that collect information about their driving habits. Devices used are called vehicle telematics which use sensing, processing and wireless technology that would hopefully reduce accidents, lower legal costs, improve claims processing and decrease theft and fraud. These devices are preventive measures that would bring huge benefits to motorists and the insurance industry.

CNinsure, an independent brokerage company and insurance agency located in China, will be establishing a joint venture with Shandong Xin Guang Yuan Automobile Club Co, Ltd. setting up Fanhua-Xin GuangYuan Insurance Agency Co., Ltd. in Shandong Province. The said project is expected to take effect by the second quarter of 2008 after finalizing all the transactions conditions needed. The joint venture will focus on auto insurance distribution. 51% of the new insurance company will be owned by CNinsure and the remaining 49% will be owned by Shangdong Xin Guang Yuan. The combination of both companies which were both leaders in their industries is sure to be a hit.

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Choosing a new car is a tough decision. There are many factors to consider. The size and performance are just a few and of course the appearance. It may be elegant and stylish but one should consider also if it will cost a more expensive coverage. Just recently, people from www.msn.co.uk had a study on the car buying habits of women. And this issue made quite a steer among car loving women from CoverGirl. And the list of the MSN top ten cars loved by women includes Volkswagen Golf, Renault Clio, MGTF, Audi TT, Jaguar XKR Convertible, Mini, Volkswagen Beetle and Mazda MX-5

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It is now a topic of discussion among car owners that there is discrimination happening among car insurance companies. Women’s car insurance has a tendency of being cheaper than those car insurance for men especially those for young women. The reason for this is that insurance companies believe that the driving habits of women are different from those of men’s. That is why they consider female drivers to be of lower risk. In general, women drive more carefully, slowly and cover only shorter distances compared to men so that their chance of getting involved in a major accident is lesser.

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Want to save on insurance payments? No problem. Here are some ways on how to lower your insurance rates.

• Drive carefully. Insurers will lower your rate if you didn’t have an accident or ticketed within the past 5 years
• Raise your deductible.
• Take advantage of discounts.
• Consult your insurance agent before you buy a car or truck.
• If you’re considering switching insurers, start looking for a new policy well before your current policy is renewed
• Don’t even think about driving without insurance.
• Shop around. The auto insurance industry is competitive, so get at least three quotes before buying a policy

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