Monday, January 16, 2006

N.Y.'s $5M in Grants to Combat Auto Theft, Insurance Fraud


N.Y.'s $5M in Grants to Combat Auto Theft, Insurance Fraud (Insurance Journal)
The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services has awarded more than $5 million to 29 law enforcement agencies in 16 counties throughout the state to support local programs to combat motor v

Where You Live Matters for Auto Insurance Rates According to Insurance.com Report (The Auto Channel)
CLEVELAND, Jan. 12, 2006 -- Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, reports a decrease in auto insurance rates depending on geographical location.

10 ways to save in 2006 (Bankrate.com)
Some people just know how to save. Saving on everything from lawn mowers to household appliances to car insurance, some of our thrifty readers have the skills to reduce all their bills.

State adds funding for insurance fraud (phillyburbs.com)
The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office is slated to receive a boost in state funding this year to continue its crackdown on insurance fraud.

Woman gets probation, fine for role in scam (Daily Journal)
TRENTON -- A Vineland woman will not have to serve jail time for her role in a 2003 car insurance scam that involved pretending a car was stolen and then torching it.

CARkeys - Honda's Driveaway Cover (CARkeys)
Honda is offering seven days' free insurance on new Civics so they can be driven straight from the dealership. The Hondacare policy provides instant insurance for a week and at the time of purchasing a new Civic, a cover note will be e-mailed direct to the dealer so the the car can be taxed.

State Lawmakers Consider Car Insurance Changes (The Denver Channel)
DENVER -- Nearly three years after the state abandoned no-fault auto insurance, hospitals complain they're not getting paid to treat accident victims and consumers have to do some checking to make sure they've got enough coverage.

BurlCo sees 100 percent increase in insurance fraud cases (Courier-Post)
A man who used a fraudulent insurance card to buy controlled drugs in Burlington County ended up in state prison for theft. Another man set fire to his car on the New Jersey Turnpike, the reported it stolen so he could collect insurance money. He landed in criminal court on arson charges.

New option makes car insurance affordable for low-income drivers (KESQ)
Car insurance isn't affordable for many drivers, with rates on the rise. Now there's a new option for low income drivers here in the valley. Here in California, one out of every four drivers doesn't have car insurance. Many simply can't afford it. And those who can say rates are still too expensive.

Achievements (River Valley Business Report)
Deborah A. Lee, a sales and service agent with the AAA Travel & Insurance branch office in Onalaska, Wis., has completed a five-day Center of Excellence Sales Training program, an instructor-led, performance-based training course offered by the Auto Club Group.

DRUNK MUM CRASHES CAR WITH 7 KIDS (Daily Mirror)
A DRUNK mum crashed a car carrying seven children after downing a pint of wine at a party. Victoria Jefferson, who had no licence or insurance, took her sisters' car without permission.

Fox on prowl in spring (AutoExpress)
he Fox, VW's new entry-level small car, will go on sale in April with prices starting at 6,595. in early. Longer than a Lupo but shorter than a Polo, the Fox comes with a choice of 1.2 or 1.4-litre petrol engines. The base model attracts the lowest possible insurance rating: 1E.

Web services can grease the transfer of your auto lease (Miami Herald)
When M. Simonne Hinkle went looking for a new car, she knew exactly what she wanted and how much she ought to pay. The trouble was, in nearly a year of looking, auto dealers were asking for a bigger down payment and monthly payments than she thought her dream wheels warranted.

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