Saturday, March 25, 2006

Claims board approves auto insurance fee decrease (Detroit News)


Claims board approves auto insurance fee decrease (Detroit News)
LANSING -- Michigan motorists soon will pay slightly less per vehicle into a fund that helps support seriously injured accident victims.

Are you really covered by your car insurance? (Zanesville Times Recorder)
If you think because you are paying a payment every month, that you are covered if you have an accident, you had better think again. They both had insurance with different companies. He was driving his wife's car when the accident occurred.

CONSUMER TRAVEL: Car-rental shift calls for caution (The Charlotte Observer)
Pulling a magnifying glass out of the drawer and reading the fine print of your car insurance policy and credit card terms is looking like an increasingly better idea before renting a car.

Survival guide: Check insurance when renting a car (Pantagraph)
BLOOMINGTON - It's time for the family vacation and after calling around, you've gotten a good rate on a rental car. However, as you're picking the car up, it occurs to you that there's something more than an extra pair of socks that you've forgotten.

Premium car insurance not worth the extra cost (Akron Beacon Journal)


Premium car insurance not worth the extra cost (Akron Beacon Journal)
How good a deal is premium car insurance? You may have seen TV commercials for Allstate's new extras, such as ``accident forgiveness,'' which keeps your rates from being raised after a crash, and for new car replacement.

MUM'S CAR AGONY (Sunday Mail)
CATRIONA NICHOLSON'S car was trashed - then a firm employed by Lothian and Borders Police demanded 1100 to return it. The vandal was later charged.

Insurance firms busy in Sedalia (Sedalia Democrat)
So many people are claiming auto hail damage in Sedalia that insurance companies set up drive-through locations to give estimates and, at times, cut checks on the spot.

Get More Mileage Out Of Your Auto Insurance (Southwest Daily News)
(ARA) - Over the past year, gas prices have done nothing but spiral upwards. Consumer frustration has risen accordingly, due to financial constraints as well as consumers' inability to purchase a new car or travel as much as they might have intended.

21st Century Insurance Announces Departure of CFO Lawrence Bascom (The Auto Channel)
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--March 13, 2006--21st Century Insurance announced today that it has given notice terminating the employment of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Lawrence Bascom, effective April 7, 2006. The notice cited differences in management styles.

With no health insurance, growing numbers lead precarious lives (WFSB 3)
STAMFORD, Conn. -- Amanda Parsons, one of more than 400,000 Connecticut residents without health insurance, has a hole in her tooth but won't see a dentist. She also is delaying gallbladder surgery as she still owes nearly $7,000 for earlier gallstone surgery.

CONSUMER TRAVEL: Car-rental shift calls for caution (The Charlotte Observer)
Pulling a magnifying glass out of the drawer and reading the fine print of your car insurance policy and credit card terms is looking like an increasingly better idea before renting a car.

Consumer Watch | Quite a policy on car insurance (Philly.com)
An insurance quiz to start the day: 1)In New Jersey, an auto insurer is allowed to base your premium on: A) Ancestry B) Race C) Occupation

Smokers to pay higher car insurance (The Economic Times)
Auto insurance companies are planning to include one's personality traits as a factor for premium payments.

Building a vacation around buying a car (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
Three times now, I've made travel more than just a trip. I've mixed it with taking a car out for a road test. The most recent time was last April, and I have a new Mercedes-Benz to prove it.

Survival guide: Check insurance when renting a car (Pantagraph)
BLOOMINGTON - It's time for the family vacation and after calling around, you've gotten a good rate on a rental car. However, as you're picking the car up, it occurs to you that there's something more than an extra pair of socks that you've forgotten.

Insurance firms busy in Sedalia (Sedalia Democrat)


Insurance firms busy in Sedalia (Sedalia Democrat)
So many people are claiming auto hail damage in Sedalia that insurance companies set up drive-through locations to give estimates and, at times, cut checks on the spot.

Get More Mileage Out Of Your Auto Insurance (Southwest Daily News)
(ARA) - Over the past year, gas prices have done nothing but spiral upwards. Consumer frustration has risen accordingly, due to financial constraints as well as consumers' inability to purchase a new car or travel as much as they might have intended.

Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Southwest Daily News)
(ARA) - Shopping around is the number one way of saving money on insurance. Are you sure you're getting the best deal possible with your current insurance company?

Liberals in N.B. admit survey on insurance rate overstated average costs (Canada.com)
FREDERICTON (CP) - The provincial Liberal Party has issued a correction about a survey it commissioned that claims New Brunswickers pay an average of $1,800 dollars for auto insurance.

Consumer Watch | Quite a policy on car insurance (Philly.com)
An insurance quiz to start the day: 1)In New Jersey, an auto insurer is allowed to base your premium on: A) Ancestry B) Race C) Occupation

Claims board approves auto insurance fee decrease (Detroit News)
LANSING -- Michigan motorists soon will pay slightly less per vehicle into a fund that helps support seriously injured accident victims.

With no health insurance, growing numbers lead precarious lives (WFSB 3)
STAMFORD, Conn. -- Amanda Parsons, one of more than 400,000 Connecticut residents without health insurance, has a hole in her tooth but won't see a dentist. She also is delaying gallbladder surgery as she still owes nearly $7,000 for earlier gallstone surgery.

Premium car insurance not worth the extra cost (Akron Beacon Journal)
How good a deal is premium car insurance? You may have seen TV commercials for Allstate's new extras, such as ``accident forgiveness,'' which keeps your rates from being raised after a crash, and for new car replacement.

Smokers to pay higher car insurance (The Economic Times)
Auto insurance companies are planning to include one's personality traits as a factor for premium payments.

Renter's Insurance Proving Valuable In Rash Of Fires (WYFF via Yahoo! News)
With many fires already this year in the upstate, WYFF News 4 reported that the value of renter's insurance could protect more than losses from a fire.

With no health insurance, growing numbers lead precarious lives (WFSB 3)


With no health insurance, growing numbers lead precarious lives (WFSB 3)
STAMFORD, Conn. -- Amanda Parsons, one of more than 400,000 Connecticut residents without health insurance, has a hole in her tooth but won't see a dentist. She also is delaying gallbladder surgery as she still owes nearly $7,000 for earlier gallstone surgery.

CONSUMER TRAVEL: Car-rental shift calls for caution (The Charlotte Observer)
Pulling a magnifying glass out of the drawer and reading the fine print of your car insurance policy and credit card terms is looking like an increasingly better idea before renting a car.

Premium car insurance not worth the extra cost (Akron Beacon Journal)
How good a deal is premium car insurance? You may have seen TV commercials for Allstate's new extras, such as ``accident forgiveness,'' which keeps your rates from being raised after a crash, and for new car replacement.

Survey shows N.B. auto insurance rates twice what was expected (Canada.com)
FREDERICTON (CP) - New Brunswickers are paying an average of $1,800 dollars for auto insurance, according to a new survey that's being questioned by the province.

New state law tightens definition of auto accident (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
A new state insurance regulation will restrict insurance companies from twisting the legal definition of "accident" to their advantage.

Local news in brief (Detroit Free Press)
The amount on car insurance bills to cover medical costs for severely injured accident victims will be $4.37 less for each vehicle beginning July 1, but that doesn't mean the overall car insurance bill will be lower.

Travel insurance just a click away (Independent Online)
Having a travel insurance policy is an inexpensive means of giving you peace of mind - and you can now purchase your travel insurance online.

Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Southwest Daily News)
(ARA) - Shopping around is the number one way of saving money on insurance. Are you sure you're getting the best deal possible with your current insurance company?

Liberals in N.B. admit survey on insurance rate overstated average costs (Canada.com)
FREDERICTON (CP) - The provincial Liberal Party has issued a correction about a survey it commissioned that claims New Brunswickers pay an average of $1,800 dollars for auto insurance.

Insurance firms busy in Sedalia (Sedalia Democrat)
So many people are claiming auto hail damage in Sedalia that insurance companies set up drive-through locations to give estimates and, at times, cut checks on the spot.

Friday, March 24, 2006

Are You Purchasing Your Business Insurance From Your Home Insurance Agent? (About.com)


Are You Purchasing Your Business Insurance From Your Home Insurance Agent? (About.com)
Many small business owners make the mistake of placing their commercial insurance with the same agent from whom they purchase their personal home/auto insurance. A few potential problems exist with this decision....

Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Southwest Daily News)
(ARA) - Shopping around is the number one way of saving money on insurance. Are you sure you're getting the best deal possible with your current insurance company?

Get More Mileage Out Of Your Auto Insurance (Stuttgart Daily Leader)
(ARA) - Over the past year, gas prices have done nothing but spiral upwards. Consumer frustration has risen accordingly, due to financial constraints as well as consumers' inability to purchase a new car or travel as much as they might have intended.

Local news in brief (Detroit Free Press)
The amount on car insurance bills to cover medical costs for severely injured accident victims will be $4.37 less for each vehicle beginning July 1, but that doesn't mean the overall car insurance bill will be lower.

Renter's Insurance Proving Valuable In Rash Of Fires (WYFF via Yahoo! News)
With many fires already this year in the upstate, WYFF News 4 reported that the value of renter's insurance could protect more than losses from a fire.

Many factors, including country, drive disparity in car rental rates (The Myrtle Beach Sun News)
Rental car companies sometimes charge a resident of one country more than a resident of another country, even if both individuals are renting the same vehicle in the same location.

CONSUMER TRAVEL: Car-rental shift calls for caution (The Charlotte Observer)
Pulling a magnifying glass out of the drawer and reading the fine print of your car insurance policy and credit card terms is looking like an increasingly better idea before renting a car.

Smokers to pay higher car insurance (The Economic Times)
Auto insurance companies are planning to include one's personality traits as a factor for premium payments.

Consumer Watch | Quite a policy on car insurance (Philly.com)
An insurance quiz to start the day: 1)In New Jersey, an auto insurer is allowed to base your premium on: A) Ancestry B) Race C) Occupation

Survey shows N.B. auto insurance rates twice what was expected (Canada.com)
FREDERICTON (CP) - New Brunswickers are paying an average of $1,800 dollars for auto insurance, according to a new survey that's being questioned by the province.

New state law tightens definition of auto accident (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
A new state insurance regulation will restrict insurance companies from twisting the legal definition of "accident" to their advantage.

Iraq now offering terrorism insurance (Houston Chronicle)
Twice in the past year, Muhammad Said has survived assassination attempts that left his car riddled with bullets. He works part time as a bodyguard for his father, a Baghdad city councilman, and also helps a friend who has contracts with the American military. Both are very dangerous jobs.

Claims board approves auto insurance fee decrease (Detroit News)
LANSING -- Michigan motorists soon will pay slightly less per vehicle into a fund that helps support seriously injured accident victims.

Are You Purchasing Your Business Insurance From Your Home Insurance Agent? (About.com)


Are You Purchasing Your Business Insurance From Your Home Insurance Agent? (About.com)
Many small business owners make the mistake of placing their commercial insurance with the same agent from whom they purchase their personal home/auto insurance. A few potential problems exist with this decision....

Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Southwest Daily News)
(ARA) - Shopping around is the number one way of saving money on insurance. Are you sure you're getting the best deal possible with your current insurance company?

Smokers to pay higher car insurance (The Economic Times)
Auto insurance companies are planning to include one's personality traits as a factor for premium payments.

Iraq now offering terrorism insurance (Houston Chronicle)
Twice in the past year, Muhammad Said has survived assassination attempts that left his car riddled with bullets. He works part time as a bodyguard for his father, a Baghdad city councilman, and also helps a friend who has contracts with the American military. Both are very dangerous jobs.

New state law tightens definition of auto accident (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
A new state insurance regulation will restrict insurance companies from twisting the legal definition of "accident" to their advantage.

Survey shows N.B. auto insurance rates twice what was expected (Canada.com)
FREDERICTON (CP) - New Brunswickers are paying an average of $1,800 dollars for auto insurance, according to a new survey that's being questioned by the province.

Local news in brief (Detroit Free Press)
The amount on car insurance bills to cover medical costs for severely injured accident victims will be $4.37 less for each vehicle beginning July 1, but that doesn't mean the overall car insurance bill will be lower.

Get More Mileage Out Of Your Auto Insurance (Stuttgart Daily Leader)
(ARA) - Over the past year, gas prices have done nothing but spiral upwards. Consumer frustration has risen accordingly, due to financial constraints as well as consumers' inability to purchase a new car or travel as much as they might have intended.

Claims board approves auto insurance fee decrease (Detroit News)
LANSING -- Michigan motorists soon will pay slightly less per vehicle into a fund that helps support seriously injured accident victims.

CONSUMER TRAVEL: Car-rental shift calls for caution (The Charlotte Observer)
Pulling a magnifying glass out of the drawer and reading the fine print of your car insurance policy and credit card terms is looking like an increasingly better idea before renting a car.

Consumer Watch | Quite a policy on car insurance (Philly.com)
An insurance quiz to start the day: 1)In New Jersey, an auto insurer is allowed to base your premium on: A) Ancestry B) Race C) Occupation

Many factors, including country, drive disparity in car rental rates (The Myrtle Beach Sun News)
Rental car companies sometimes charge a resident of one country more than a resident of another country, even if both individuals are renting the same vehicle in the same location.

Fireworks producer,insurance firm settle (The Longview News-Journal)
Joseph Lamb, owner of a Kilgore fireworks warehouse that exploded in 2003, killing three people, has reached an out-of-court settlement in a lawsuit against his company's insurance broker.

Renter's Insurance Proving Valuable In Rash Of Fires (WYFF via Yahoo! News)
With many fires already this year in the upstate, WYFF News 4 reported that the value of renter's insurance could protect more than losses from a fire.

Premium car insurance not worth the extra cost (Akron Beacon Journal)
How good a deal is premium car insurance? You may have seen TV commercials for Allstate's new extras, such as ``accident forgiveness,'' which keeps your rates from being raised after a crash, and for new car replacement.

Thursday, March 23, 2006

Survey shows N.B. auto insurance rates twice what was expected (Canada.com)


Survey shows N.B. auto insurance rates twice what was expected (Canada.com)
FREDERICTON (CP) - New Brunswickers are paying an average of $1,800 dollars for auto insurance, according to a new survey that's being questioned by the province.

Big storm brews over homeowner insurance (Boston Herald)
If a massive hurricane destroyed your house this summer, would your insurance company be able to pay you back? It's a question state insurance commissioner Julie Bowler is asking right now. And...

Car Hits Mother, Misses Baby (KOLD News 13 Tuscon)
A teenage mother made a life-saving action Thursday. Tucson police say she was hit by a car, but she got her baby out of the way. The mother was crossing the street with a stroller at Grant and Country Club. Police say the driver of the car was fiddling with a CD player and not paying attention.

Premium car insurance not worth the extra cost (Akron Beacon Journal)
How good a deal is premium car insurance? You may have seen TV commercials for Allstate's new extras, such as ``accident forgiveness,'' which keeps your rates from being raised after a crash, and for new car replacement.

High-tech car keys causing low-tech hassles (MSNBC)
Technology was supposed to set us free, but in the car industry it s locking us out of our vehicles. By MSNBC.com s Roland Jones.

GM Finance Unit to Raise $9B on Sale (AP via Yahoo! News)
General Motors Corp. said Thursday that its finance arm is raising nearly $9 billion in cash by selling a majority interest in its commercial mortgage division in a move that spruces up the books of the auto loan and insurance business the struggling automaker is trying to sell.

Are You Purchasing Your Business Insurance From Your Home Insurance Agent? (About.com)
Many small business owners make the mistake of placing their commercial insurance with the same agent from whom they purchase their personal home/auto insurance. A few potential problems exist with this decision....

Four Considerations for your Business Auto Coverage. (About.com)


Four Considerations for your Business Auto Coverage. (About.com)
If your business owns one or more vehicles that your employees use to make deliveries, sales calls or run errands, then you need commercial automobile insurance. Even if your business does not own any vehicles, you still may have exposure...

Are You Purchasing Your Business Insurance From Your Home Insurance Agent? (About.com)
Many small business owners make the mistake of placing their commercial insurance with the same agent from whom they purchase their personal home/auto insurance. A few potential problems exist with this decision....

Big storm brews over homeowner insurance (Boston Herald)
If a massive hurricane destroyed your house this summer, would your insurance company be able to pay you back? It's a question state insurance commissioner Julie Bowler is asking right now. And...

Insurance injustice (The Daily Targum)
GEICO Auto Insurance commercials claim a "15 minute call could save you 15 percent or more on car insurance." However, according to a nation consumer group, the friendly talking gecko neglects to say this is only true if you have multiple degrees and a high-paying job.

Many factors, including country, drive disparity in car rental rates (The Myrtle Beach Sun News)
Rental car companies sometimes charge a resident of one country more than a resident of another country, even if both individuals are renting the same vehicle in the same location.

High-tech car keys causing low-tech hassles (MSNBC)
Technology was supposed to set us free, but in the car industry it s locking us out of our vehicles. By MSNBC.com s Roland Jones.

Premium car insurance not worth the extra cost (Akron Beacon Journal)
How good a deal is premium car insurance? You may have seen TV commercials for Allstate's new extras, such as ``accident forgiveness,'' which keeps your rates from being raised after a crash, and for new car replacement.

Consumer Watch | Quite a policy on car insurance (Philly.com)
An insurance quiz to start the day: 1)In New Jersey, an auto insurer is allowed to base your premium on: A) Ancestry B) Race C) Occupation

GM Finance Unit to Raise $9B on Sale (AP via Yahoo! News)
General Motors Corp. said Thursday that its finance arm is raising nearly $9 billion in cash by selling a majority interest in its commercial mortgage division in a move that spruces up the books of the auto loan and insurance business the struggling automaker is trying to sell.

Get More Mileage Out Of Your Auto Insurance (Ridgecrest Daily Independent)
(ARA) - Over the past year, gas prices have done nothing but spiral upwards. Consumer frustration has risen accordingly, due to financial constraints as well as consumers' inability to purchase a new car or travel as much as they might have intended.

Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Ridgecrest Daily Independent)
(ARA) - Shopping around is the number one way of saving money on insurance. Are you sure you're getting the best deal possible with your current insurance company?

High-tech car keys causing low-tech hassles (MSNBC)


High-tech car keys causing low-tech hassles (MSNBC)
Technology was supposed to set us free, but in the car industry it s locking us out of our vehicles. By MSNBC.com s Roland Jones.

Insurance injustice (The Daily Targum)
GEICO Auto Insurance commercials claim a "15 minute call could save you 15 percent or more on car insurance." However, according to a nation consumer group, the friendly talking gecko neglects to say this is only true if you have multiple degrees and a high-paying job.

Consumer Watch | Quite a policy on car insurance (Philly.com)
An insurance quiz to start the day: 1)In New Jersey, an auto insurer is allowed to base your premium on: A) Ancestry B) Race C) Occupation

Premium car insurance not worth the extra cost (Akron Beacon Journal)
How good a deal is premium car insurance? You may have seen TV commercials for Allstate's new extras, such as ``accident forgiveness,'' which keeps your rates from being raised after a crash, and for new car replacement.

Police seize and crush first car (BBC News)
A driver with no insurance is the first in Dumfries and Galloway to have his car crushed by police.

Lock your car or lose it, NRMA warns (AAP via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
More cars are reported stolen on a Saturday than any other day of the week, according to research by NRMA Insurance.

Car Hits Mother, Misses Baby (KOLD News 13 Tuscon)
A teenage mother made a life-saving action Thursday. Tucson police say she was hit by a car, but she got her baby out of the way. The mother was crossing the street with a stroller at Grant and Country Club. Police say the driver of the car was fiddling with a CD player and not paying attention.

Age starts counting for more in motor insurance (Guardian Unlimited)
A survey for Cash of motor insurance premiums for the over-50s shows the level of the cheapest policies available has risen 4 per cent in the past year.

Survey shows N.B. auto insurance rates twice what was expected (Canada.com)
FREDERICTON (CP) - New Brunswickers are paying an average of $1,800 dollars for auto insurance, according to a new survey that's being questioned by the province.

Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Ridgecrest Daily Independent)
(ARA) - Shopping around is the number one way of saving money on insurance. Are you sure you're getting the best deal possible with your current insurance company?

Keith Horton earns insurance accolades (Brewton Standard)
Keith Horton, of Horton's Insurance Agency, LLC in Brewton and Evergreen, earned the number 16 position in Auto-Owners Insurance company's 2005 President's Club.

Get More Mileage Out Of Your Auto Insurance (Ridgecrest Daily Independent)
(ARA) - Over the past year, gas prices have done nothing but spiral upwards. Consumer frustration has risen accordingly, due to financial constraints as well as consumers' inability to purchase a new car or travel as much as they might have intended.

Are You Purchasing Your Business Insurance From Your Home Insurance Agent? (About.com)
Many small business owners make the mistake of placing their commercial insurance with the same agent from whom they purchase their personal home/auto insurance. A few potential problems exist with this decision....

GM Finance Unit to Raise $9B on Sale (AP via Yahoo! News)
General Motors Corp. said Thursday that its finance arm is raising nearly $9 billion in cash by selling a majority interest in its commercial mortgage division in a move that spruces up the books of the auto loan and insurance business the struggling automaker is trying to sell.

Consumer Watch | Quite a policy on car insurance (Philly.com)


Consumer Watch | Quite a policy on car insurance (Philly.com)
An insurance quiz to start the day: 1)In New Jersey, an auto insurer is allowed to base your premium on: A) Ancestry B) Race C) Occupation

Premium car insurance not worth the extra cost (Akron Beacon Journal)
How good a deal is premium car insurance? You may have seen TV commercials for Allstate's new extras, such as ``accident forgiveness,'' which keeps your rates from being raised after a crash, and for new car replacement.

Insurance injustice (The Daily Targum)
GEICO Auto Insurance commercials claim a "15 minute call could save you 15 percent or more on car insurance." However, according to a nation consumer group, the friendly talking gecko neglects to say this is only true if you have multiple degrees and a high-paying job.

Are You Purchasing Your Business Insurance From Your Home Insurance Agent? (About.com)
Many small business owners make the mistake of placing their commercial insurance with the same agent from whom they purchase their personal home/auto insurance. A few potential problems exist with this decision....

Non Owner Auto Insurance Coverage Available in Florida from Serenity Insurance Group (PR Web via Yahoo! News)


Non Owner Auto Insurance Coverage Available in Florida from Serenity Insurance Group (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
Spokane, WA (PRWEB) March 20, 2006 -- Serenity Insurance Group, a long time provider of SR22 Automobile insurance, now offers non owner auto insurance coverage in the State of Florida.

Insurance injustice (The Daily Targum)
GEICO Auto Insurance commercials claim a "15 minute call could save you 15 percent or more on car insurance." However, according to a nation consumer group, the friendly talking gecko neglects to say this is only true if you have multiple degrees and a high-paying job.

Keith Horton earns insurance accolades (Brewton Standard)
Keith Horton, of Horton's Insurance Agency, LLC in Brewton and Evergreen, earned the number 16 position in Auto-Owners Insurance company's 2005 President's Club.

Premium car insurance not worth the extra cost (Akron Beacon Journal)
How good a deal is premium car insurance? You may have seen TV commercials for Allstate's new extras, such as ``accident forgiveness,'' which keeps your rates from being raised after a crash, and for new car replacement.

Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Ridgecrest Daily Independent)
(ARA) - Shopping around is the number one way of saving money on insurance. Are you sure you're getting the best deal possible with your current insurance company?

Get More Mileage Out Of Your Auto Insurance (Ridgecrest Daily Independent)
(ARA) - Over the past year, gas prices have done nothing but spiral upwards. Consumer frustration has risen accordingly, due to financial constraints as well as consumers' inability to purchase a new car or travel as much as they might have intended.

Lock your car or lose it, NRMA warns (AAP via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
More cars are reported stolen on a Saturday than any other day of the week, according to research by NRMA Insurance.

GM Finance Unit to Raise $9B on Sale (AP via Yahoo! News)
General Motors Corp. said Thursday that its finance arm is raising nearly $9 billion in cash by selling a majority interest in its commercial mortgage division in a move that spruces up the books of the auto loan and insurance business the struggling automaker is trying to sell.

Police seize and crush first car (BBC News)
A driver with no insurance is the first in Dumfries and Galloway to have his car crushed by police.

Travelers Offers Hybrid Owners in Six More States 10 Percent Discount on Auto Insurance (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
HARTFORD, Conn.----March 20, 2006--Travelers personal lines, a member of St. Paul Travelers , has announced it now offers its 10 percent discount on auto insurance for hybrid drivers in Alabama, Mississippi, Nevada, Kansas, Tennessee and South Carolina.

Consumer Watch | Quite a policy on car insurance (Philly.com)
An insurance quiz to start the day: 1)In New Jersey, an auto insurer is allowed to base your premium on: A) Ancestry B) Race C) Occupation

GM Selling Majority Stake in Part of Unit (AP via Yahoo! News)
General Motors Corp. said Thursday that it is raising nearly $9 billion in cash by selling a majority interest in its commercial mortgage division and sprucing up the finances of the auto loan and insurance business the struggling automaker is still trying to sell.

Results for Car Insurance (Menstream)
GEICO Car Insurance - Official Site Get an instant quote and see how much you could save. www.geico.com - sponsored listing

CONSUMER TRAVEL: Car-rental shift calls for caution (The Charlotte Observer)
Pulling a magnifying glass out of the drawer and reading the fine print of your car insurance policy and credit card terms is looking like an increasingly better idea before renting a car.

High-tech car keys causing low-tech hassles (MSNBC)
Technology was supposed to set us free, but in the car industry it s locking us out of our vehicles. By MSNBC.com s Roland Jones.

Get More Mileage Out Of Your Auto Insurance (Ridgecrest Daily Independent)


Get More Mileage Out Of Your Auto Insurance (Ridgecrest Daily Independent)
(ARA) - Over the past year, gas prices have done nothing but spiral upwards. Consumer frustration has risen accordingly, due to financial constraints as well as consumers' inability to purchase a new car or travel as much as they might have intended.

Consumer Watch | Quite a policy on car insurance (Philly.com)
An insurance quiz to start the day: 1)In New Jersey, an auto insurer is allowed to base your premium on: A) Ancestry B) Race C) Occupation

Results for Car Insurance (Menstream)
GEICO Car Insurance - Official Site Get an instant quote and see how much you could save. www.geico.com - sponsored listing

Survey shows N.B. auto insurance rates twice what was expected (Canada.com)
FREDERICTON (CP) - New Brunswickers are paying an average of $1,800 dollars for auto insurance, according to a new survey that's being questioned by the province.

Insurance injustice (The Daily Targum)
GEICO Auto Insurance commercials claim a "15 minute call could save you 15 percent or more on car insurance." However, according to a nation consumer group, the friendly talking gecko neglects to say this is only true if you have multiple degrees and a high-paying job.

High-tech car keys causing low-tech hassles (MSNBC)
Technology was supposed to set us free, but in the car industry it s locking us out of our vehicles. By MSNBC.com s Roland Jones.

CONSUMER TRAVEL: Car-rental shift calls for caution (The Charlotte Observer)
Pulling a magnifying glass out of the drawer and reading the fine print of your car insurance policy and credit card terms is looking like an increasingly better idea before renting a car.

Insurance injustice (The Daily Targum)


Insurance injustice (The Daily Targum)
GEICO Auto Insurance commercials claim a "15 minute call could save you 15 percent or more on car insurance." However, according to a nation consumer group, the friendly talking gecko neglects to say this is only true if you have multiple degrees and a high-paying job.

Police crush driver's car (The News and Star)
AN ANNAN motorist has become the first in Dumfries and Galloway to have his car crushed under tough new laws. The 25-year-old had his vehicle destroyed after he was stopped for a routine check on Saturday, March 4, and found to have no insurance.

Police seize and crush first car (BBC News)
A driver with no insurance is the first in Dumfries and Galloway to have his car crushed by police.

Results for Car Insurance (Menstream)
GEICO Car Insurance - Official Site Get an instant quote and see how much you could save. www.geico.com - sponsored listing

Prompt insurance coverage promised (Vancouver Province)
B.C. Ferries acted quickly to deal with insurance claims yesterday, but it's still unclear whether the Queen of the North is a total loss. The company's insurance adjusters flew to Prince Rupert early yesterday to deal with liability claims.

Keith Horton earns insurance accolades (Brewton Standard)
Keith Horton, of Horton's Insurance Agency, LLC in Brewton and Evergreen, earned the number 16 position in Auto-Owners Insurance company's 2005 President's Club.

Get More Mileage Out Of Your Auto Insurance (Ridgecrest Daily Independent)
(ARA) - Over the past year, gas prices have done nothing but spiral upwards. Consumer frustration has risen accordingly, due to financial constraints as well as consumers' inability to purchase a new car or travel as much as they might have intended.

Travelers Offers Hybrid Owners in Six More States 10 Percent Discount on Auto Insurance (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
HARTFORD, Conn.----March 20, 2006--Travelers personal lines, a member of St. Paul Travelers , has announced it now offers its 10 percent discount on auto insurance for hybrid drivers in Alabama, Mississippi, Nevada, Kansas, Tennessee and South Carolina.

Insurance Cheaper for Chevrolet Cobalt Owners (Youngstown Daily Business Journal)
Mar 23, 2006 10:06 a.m. DARIEN, Ill. -- The Chevrolet Cobalt is the second-least expensive vehicle to insure, according to a report released today by Insure.com. The Lordstown, Ohio-built car is topped by the Chrysler Town & Country.

Non Owner Auto Insurance Coverage Available in Florida from Serenity Insurance Group (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
Spokane, WA (PRWEB) March 20, 2006 -- Serenity Insurance Group, a long time provider of SR22 Automobile insurance, now offers non owner auto insurance coverage in the State of Florida.

Spare car keys save time, money (The Charlotte Observer)
Being locked out of your car has never been more frustrating. Now that most new-car keys contain electronic chips, the car itself has to be programmed to accept new keys. But car makers are increasingly limiting locksmiths' access to the information needed to program vehicles and make new keys. That means drivers may have no recourse at times when dealerships aren't open, and getting a new key

Insurance injustice (The Daily Targum)


Insurance injustice (The Daily Targum)
GEICO Auto Insurance commercials claim a "15 minute call could save you 15 percent or more on car insurance." However, according to a nation consumer group, the friendly talking gecko neglects to say this is only true if you have multiple degrees and a high-paying job.

GM Finance Unit to Raise $9B on Sale (AP via Yahoo! News)
General Motors Corp. said Thursday that its finance arm is raising nearly $9 billion in cash by selling a majority interest in its commercial mortgage division in a move that spruces up the books of the auto loan and insurance business the struggling automaker is trying to sell.

Non Owner Auto Insurance Coverage Available in Florida from Serenity Insurance Group (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
Spokane, WA (PRWEB) March 20, 2006 -- Serenity Insurance Group, a long time provider of SR22 Automobile insurance, now offers non owner auto insurance coverage in the State of Florida.

Police seize and crush first car (BBC News)
A driver with no insurance is the first in Dumfries and Galloway to have his car crushed by police.

Insurance Cheaper for Chevrolet Cobalt Owners (Youngstown Daily Business Journal)
Mar 23, 2006 10:06 a.m. DARIEN, Ill. -- The Chevrolet Cobalt is the second-least expensive vehicle to insure, according to a report released today by Insure.com. The Lordstown, Ohio-built car is topped by the Chrysler Town & Country.

Police crush driver's car (The News and Star)
AN ANNAN motorist has become the first in Dumfries and Galloway to have his car crushed under tough new laws. The 25-year-old had his vehicle destroyed after he was stopped for a routine check on Saturday, March 4, and found to have no insurance.

Keith Horton earns insurance accolades (Brewton Standard)
Keith Horton, of Horton's Insurance Agency, LLC in Brewton and Evergreen, earned the number 16 position in Auto-Owners Insurance company's 2005 President's Club.

Get More Mileage Out Of Your Auto Insurance (Ridgecrest Daily Independent)
(ARA) - Over the past year, gas prices have done nothing but spiral upwards. Consumer frustration has risen accordingly, due to financial constraints as well as consumers' inability to purchase a new car or travel as much as they might have intended.

Consumer Watch | Quite a policy on car insurance (Philly.com)
An insurance quiz to start the day: 1)In New Jersey, an auto insurer is allowed to base your premium on: A) Ancestry B) Race C) Occupation

GM Selling Majority Stake in Part of Unit (AP via Yahoo! News)
General Motors Corp. said Thursday that it is raising nearly $9 billion in cash by selling a majority interest in its commercial mortgage division and sprucing up the finances of the auto loan and insurance business the struggling automaker is still trying to sell.

Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Ridgecrest Daily Independent)
(ARA) - Shopping around is the number one way of saving money on insurance. Are you sure you're getting the best deal possible with your current insurance company?

Results for Car Insurance (Menstream)
GEICO Car Insurance - Official Site Get an instant quote and see how much you could save. www.geico.com - sponsored listing

Survey shows N.B. auto insurance rates twice what was expected (Canada.com)
FREDERICTON (CP) - New Brunswickers are paying an average of $1,800 dollars for auto insurance, according to a new survey that's being questioned by the province.

Spare car keys save time, money (The Charlotte Observer)
Being locked out of your car has never been more frustrating. Now that most new-car keys contain electronic chips, the car itself has to be programmed to accept new keys. But car makers are increasingly limiting locksmiths' access to the information needed to program vehicles and make new keys. That means drivers may have no recourse at times when dealerships aren't open, and getting a new key

Travelers Offers Hybrid Owners in Six More States 10 Percent Discount on Auto Insurance (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
HARTFORD, Conn.----March 20, 2006--Travelers personal lines, a member of St. Paul Travelers , has announced it now offers its 10 percent discount on auto insurance for hybrid drivers in Alabama, Mississippi, Nevada, Kansas, Tennessee and South Carolina.

Prompt insurance coverage promised (Vancouver Province)
B.C. Ferries acted quickly to deal with insurance claims yesterday, but it's still unclear whether the Queen of the North is a total loss. The company's insurance adjusters flew to Prince Rupert early yesterday to deal with liability claims.

Wednesday, March 22, 2006

Results for Car Insurance (Menstream)


Results for Car Insurance (Menstream)
GEICO Car Insurance - Official Site Get an instant quote and see how much you could save. www.geico.com - sponsored listing

Consumer Watch | Quite a policy on car insurance (Philly.com)
An insurance quiz to start the day: 1)In New Jersey, an auto insurer is allowed to base your premium on: A) Ancestry B) Race C) Occupation

Get More Mileage Out Of Your Auto Insurance (Ridgecrest Daily Independent)
(ARA) - Over the past year, gas prices have done nothing but spiral upwards. Consumer frustration has risen accordingly, due to financial constraints as well as consumers' inability to purchase a new car or travel as much as they might have intended.

Group: Geico Insurance Rates Unfair (Fox News)
A consumer group on Monday accused Geico of using educational and occupational backgrounds unfairly in setting auto insurance rates.

Police seize and crush first car (BBC News)
A driver with no insurance is the first in Dumfries and Galloway to have his car crushed by police.

Insurance injustice (The Daily Targum)
GEICO Auto Insurance commercials claim a "15 minute call could save you 15 percent or more on car insurance." However, according to a nation consumer group, the friendly talking gecko neglects to say this is only true if you have multiple degrees and a high-paying job.

Non Owner Auto Insurance Coverage Available in Florida from Serenity Insurance Group (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
Spokane, WA (PRWEB) March 20, 2006 -- Serenity Insurance Group, a long time provider of SR22 Automobile insurance, now offers non owner auto insurance coverage in the State of Florida.

Police crush driver's car (The News and Star)
AN ANNAN motorist has become the first in Dumfries and Galloway to have his car crushed under tough new laws. The 25-year-old had his vehicle destroyed after he was stopped for a routine check on Saturday, March 4, and found to have no insurance.

Keith Horton earns insurance accolades (Brewton Standard)
Keith Horton, of Horton's Insurance Agency, LLC in Brewton and Evergreen, earned the number 16 position in Auto-Owners Insurance company's 2005 President's Club.

Leasing vs. Buying a Car (The Auto Channel)
COSTA MESA, Calif., March 22 -- Spring is right around the corner and that means the busy car-buying season is upon us.

Premium car insurance not worth the extra cost (Akron Beacon Journal)
How good a deal is premium car insurance? You may have seen TV commercials for Allstate's new extras, such as ``accident forgiveness,'' which keeps your rates from being raised after a crash, and for new car replacement.

Suspects Crash Car As Officers Follow In Unmarked Cars (NBC 5 Dallas Fort Worth)


Suspects Crash Car As Officers Follow In Unmarked Cars (NBC 5 Dallas Fort Worth)
Dallas police said two burglary suspects wrecked their car before officers had a chance to pull them over.

Get More Mileage Out Of Your Auto Insurance (Stuttgart Daily Leader)
(ARA) - Over the past year, gas prices have done nothing but spiral upwards. Consumer frustration has risen accordingly, due to financial constraints as well as consumers' inability to purchase a new car or travel as much as they might have intended.

Non Owner Auto Insurance Coverage Available in Florida from Serenity Insurance Group (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
Spokane, WA (PRWEB) March 20, 2006 -- Serenity Insurance Group, a long time provider of SR22 Automobile insurance, now offers non owner auto insurance coverage in the State of Florida.

Tancredo puts muffler on car leases (Denver Post)
U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo spent more taxpayer money than all but five of his colleagues on car leases last year, but he won't give any specifics as to where he went and what he did. "We have no obligation to provide that information," Tancredo spokesman Will Adams said Tuesday about the $1,183 a month that his boss spent to lease two cars.

Premium car insurance not worth the extra cost (Akron Beacon Journal)
How good a deal is premium car insurance? You may have seen TV commercials for Allstate's new extras, such as ``accident forgiveness,'' which keeps your rates from being raised after a crash, and for new car replacement.

Police crush driver's car (The News and Star)
AN ANNAN motorist has become the first in Dumfries and Galloway to have his car crushed under tough new laws. The 25-year-old had his vehicle destroyed after he was stopped for a routine check on Saturday, March 4, and found to have no insurance.

Consumer Watch | Quite a policy on car insurance (Philly.com)
An insurance quiz to start the day: 1)In New Jersey, an auto insurer is allowed to base your premium on: A) Ancestry B) Race C) Occupation

CONSUMER TRAVEL: Car-rental shift calls for caution (The Charlotte Observer)
Pulling a magnifying glass out of the drawer and reading the fine print of your car insurance policy and credit card terms is looking like an increasingly better idea before renting a car.

Police seize and crush first car (BBC News)


Police seize and crush first car (BBC News)
A driver with no insurance is the first in Dumfries and Galloway to have his car crushed by police.

Get More Mileage Out Of Your Auto Insurance (Stuttgart Daily Leader)
(ARA) - Over the past year, gas prices have done nothing but spiral upwards. Consumer frustration has risen accordingly, due to financial constraints as well as consumers' inability to purchase a new car or travel as much as they might have intended.

Area Auto Insurance Rates On the Rise (KLAS)
Nevada is ranked second in the nation for traffic fatalities involving drivers who run red lights. Overall, traffic accidents are on the rise valley-wide, and these crashes do affect our insurance premiums.

Consumer Watch | Quite a policy on car insurance (Philly.com)
An insurance quiz to start the day: 1)In New Jersey, an auto insurer is allowed to base your premium on: A) Ancestry B) Race C) Occupation

Non Owner Auto Insurance Coverage Available in Florida from Serenity Insurance Group (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
Spokane, WA (PRWEB) March 20, 2006 -- Serenity Insurance Group, a long time provider of SR22 Automobile insurance, now offers non owner auto insurance coverage in the State of Florida.

Premium car insurance not worth the extra cost (Akron Beacon Journal)
How good a deal is premium car insurance? You may have seen TV commercials for Allstate's new extras, such as ``accident forgiveness,'' which keeps your rates from being raised after a crash, and for new car replacement.

Police crush driver's car (The News and Star)
AN ANNAN motorist has become the first in Dumfries and Galloway to have his car crushed under tough new laws. The 25-year-old had his vehicle destroyed after he was stopped for a routine check on Saturday, March 4, and found to have no insurance.

CONSUMER TRAVEL: Car-rental shift calls for caution (The Charlotte Observer)
Pulling a magnifying glass out of the drawer and reading the fine print of your car insurance policy and credit card terms is looking like an increasingly better idea before renting a car.

Group: Geico Insurance Rates Unfair (Fox News)
A consumer group on Monday accused Geico of using educational and occupational backgrounds unfairly in setting auto insurance rates.

Tancredo puts muffler on car leases (Denver Post)
U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo spent more taxpayer money than all but five of his colleagues on car leases last year, but he won't give any specifics as to where he went and what he did. "We have no obligation to provide that information," Tancredo spokesman Will Adams said Tuesday about the $1,183 a month that his boss spent to lease two cars.

New Business Blooms in Iraq: Terror Insurance (Kurdish Media)
BAGHDAD, Iraq Twice in the past year, Muhammad Said has survived assassination attempts that left his car riddled with bullets. He works part time as a bodyguard for his father, a Baghdad city councilman, and helps a friend who has contracts with the American military.

Travelers Offers Hybrid Owners in Six More States 10 Percent Discount on Auto Insurance (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
HARTFORD, Conn.----March 20, 2006--Travelers personal lines, a member of St. Paul Travelers , has announced it now offers its 10 percent discount on auto insurance for hybrid drivers in Alabama, Mississippi, Nevada, Kansas, Tennessee and South Carolina.

Keith Horton earns insurance accolades (Brewton Standard)
Keith Horton, of Horton's Insurance Agency, LLC in Brewton and Evergreen, earned the number 16 position in Auto-Owners Insurance company's 2005 President's Club.

Tuesday, March 21, 2006

Zipcar and DDOT Commit to Bring Car Sharing's Environmental and Community Benefits to More Local Neighborhoods (The Auto Channel)


Zipcar and DDOT Commit to Bring Car Sharing's Environmental and Community Benefits to More Local Neighborhoods (The Auto Channel)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Following a year of explosive membership growth, Zipcar, consistently recognized for offering the leading car sharing experience, today applauded the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announcement that the District is expanding the number of parking spaces designated for car sharing programs to alleviate traffic and parking challenges in additional communities

Consumer Watch | Quite a policy on car insurance (Philly.com)
An insurance quiz to start the day: 1)In New Jersey, an auto insurer is allowed to base your premium on: A) Ancestry B) Race C) Occupation

Results for Car Insurance (Menstream)
GEICO Car Insurance - Official Site Get an instant quote and see how much you could save. www.geico.com - sponsored listing

Japanese Stocks Drop on Lower Insurance, Drug Stocks; Dollar Flat Against the Yen (Money Sense)
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index fell Wednesday, dragged down by exporters, insurance and pharmaceutical issues. The dollar was flat against the yen.

Get More Mileage Out Of Your Auto Insurance (Ridgecrest Daily Independent)
(ARA) - Over the past year, gas prices have done nothing but spiral upwards. Consumer frustration has risen accordingly, due to financial constraints as well as consumers' inability to purchase a new car or travel as much as they might have intended.

Direct debit pushes up insurance costs (Insurance Business Review)
Paying insurance premiums by direct debit costs UK policyholders an extra GBP2.7 billion a year, according to research from MoneyExpert.com.

Japanese Stocks Drop on Lower Insurance, Drug Stocks; Dollar Flat Against the Yen (Money Sense)


Japanese Stocks Drop on Lower Insurance, Drug Stocks; Dollar Flat Against the Yen (Money Sense)
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index fell Wednesday, dragged down by exporters, insurance and pharmaceutical issues. The dollar was flat against the yen.

Premium car insurance not worth the extra cost (Akron Beacon Journal)
How good a deal is premium car insurance? You may have seen TV commercials for Allstate's new extras, such as ``accident forgiveness,'' which keeps your rates from being raised after a crash, and for new car replacement.

Consumer Watch | Quite a policy on car insurance (Philly.com)
An insurance quiz to start the day: 1)In New Jersey, an auto insurer is allowed to base your premium on: A) Ancestry B) Race C) Occupation

Non Owner Auto Insurance Coverage Available in Florida from Serenity Insurance Group (PR Web)
Serenity Insurance Group, a long time provider of SR22 Automobile insurance, now offers non owner auto insurance coverage in the State of Florida. Non-owner insurance policies provide liability insurance coverage to individuals who don't own vehicles. [PRWEB Mar 20, 2006] Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/TWFnbi1TcXVhLVNpbmctVGhpci1IYWxmLVplcm8=

Results for Car Insurance (Menstream)
GEICO Car Insurance - Official Site Get an instant quote and see how much you could save. www.geico.com - sponsored listing

CONSUMER TRAVEL: Car-rental shift calls for caution (The Charlotte Observer)
Pulling a magnifying glass out of the drawer and reading the fine print of your car insurance policy and credit card terms is looking like an increasingly better idea before renting a car.

Get More Mileage Out Of Your Auto Insurance (Ridgecrest Daily Independent)
(ARA) - Over the past year, gas prices have done nothing but spiral upwards. Consumer frustration has risen accordingly, due to financial constraints as well as consumers' inability to purchase a new car or travel as much as they might have intended.

Area Auto Insurance Rates On the Rise (KLAS)
Nevada is ranked second in the nation for traffic fatalities involving drivers who run red lights. Overall, traffic accidents are on the rise valley-wide, and these crashes do affect our insurance premiums.

Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Ridgecrest Daily Independent)
(ARA) - Shopping around is the number one way of saving money on insurance. Are you sure you're getting the best deal possible with your current insurance company?

Police seize and crush first car (BBC News)
A driver with no insurance is the first in Dumfries and Galloway to have his car crushed by police.

Non Owner Auto Insurance Coverage Available in Florida from Serenity Insurance Group (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
Spokane, WA (PRWEB) March 20, 2006 -- Serenity Insurance Group, a long time provider of SR22 Automobile insurance, now offers non owner auto insurance coverage in the State of Florida.

New Business Blooms in Iraq: Terror Insurance (New York Times)
Iraqis have begun to purchase the first off-the-shelf terrorism policy in the world, insurance experts say.

Zipcar and DDOT Commit to Bring Car Sharing's Environmental and Community Benefits to More Local Neighborhoods (The Auto Channel)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Following a year of explosive membership growth, Zipcar, consistently recognized for offering the leading car sharing experience, today applauded the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announcement that the District is expanding the number of parking spaces designated for car sharing programs to alleviate traffic and parking challenges in additional communities

Police crush driver's car (The News and Star)
AN ANNAN motorist has become the first in Dumfries and Galloway to have his car crushed under tough new laws. The 25-year-old had his vehicle destroyed after he was stopped for a routine check on Saturday, March 4, and found to have no insurance.

Travelers Offers Hybrid Owners in Six More States 10 Percent Discount on Auto Insurance (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
HARTFORD, Conn.----March 20, 2006--Travelers personal lines, a member of St. Paul Travelers , has announced it now offers its 10 percent discount on auto insurance for hybrid drivers in Alabama, Mississippi, Nevada, Kansas, Tennessee and South Carolina.

Direct debit pushes up insurance costs (Insurance Business Review)
Paying insurance premiums by direct debit costs UK policyholders an extra GBP2.7 billion a year, according to research from MoneyExpert.com.

Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Ridgecrest Daily Independent)


Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Ridgecrest Daily Independent)
(ARA) - Shopping around is the number one way of saving money on insurance. Are you sure you're getting the best deal possible with your current insurance company?

Consumer Watch | Quite a policy on car insurance (Philly.com)
An insurance quiz to start the day: 1)In New Jersey, an auto insurer is allowed to base your premium on: A) Ancestry B) Race C) Occupation

New Business Blooms in Iraq: Terror Insurance (New York Times)
Iraqis have begun to purchase the first off-the-shelf terrorism policy in the world, insurance experts say.

Travelers Offers Hybrid Owners in Six More States 10 Percent Discount on Auto Insurance (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
HARTFORD, Conn.----March 20, 2006--Travelers personal lines, a member of St. Paul Travelers , has announced it now offers its 10 percent discount on auto insurance for hybrid drivers in Alabama, Mississippi, Nevada, Kansas, Tennessee and South Carolina.