Friday, March 31, 2006

Another free car for Marcia Scott (The Gray News)


Another free car for Marcia Scott (The Gray News)
In honor of her career achievements, Marcia Scott of Gray recently earned the use of her 5th free car from cosmetics giant Mary Kay Inc. The specially-designed 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix is platinum color with "Mksignature" in hot pink scripted on the side.

No-fault auto insurance law closer to renewal (The Palm Beach Post)
It appears Florida's system of paying for medical care after a car crash will stay in place for at least another year.

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?

Bill seeks delay on auto insurance (Orlando Sentinel)
State lawmakers try to put off decisions on Personal Injury Protection coverage until the next session. The state Legislature is unsure of what to do this session about Florida's no-fault auto-insurance law, which requires every driver to carry coverage that pays medical bills regardless of who's at fault in a crash.

Pedestrian Struck Near Stalled Car On LBJ (NBC 5 Dallas Fort Worth)
DALLAS -- One person was struck on LBJ freeway late Thursday night while standing next to a stalled car. Dallas police said the accident took place at about 10 p.m. on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 635 near the Dallas North Tollway exit.

Esurance Makes Auto Insurance Shopping Easier (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Esurance, the direct-to-consumer auto insurance company, is breaking new ground with its strategic partner, Answer Financial.

Accident insurance covers fetuses (Asahi.com)
The Supreme Court ruled that fetuses are covered under a voluntary car insurance policy, upholding an order for an insurer to pay for an unborn baby's injuries caused by a traffic accident.

Mariano wants more competition in insurance: Quincy legislator says bill will allow more price flexibility in auto (Patriot Ledger)
Auto insurance reform may be on the back burner as the Legislature struggles with proposals to expand health care coverage, but Rep. Ron Mariano plans to move it forward.

Frank Scheckton Named Divisional President of Great American Insurance Group's Fidelity & Crime Division (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Great American Insurance Group announced that Frank Scheckton, Jr. has been promoted to Divisional President of Great American's Fidelity & Crime Division.

Insurance Australia Moves to 98% Ownership of Safety (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
March 30 (Bloomberg) -- Insurance Australia Group Ltd., the nation's largest auto and home insurer, completed a tender offer for shares in Thailand's Safety Insurance Public Co., the country's sixth-biggest motor insurer.

Teen Struck By Car While Crossing Route 130 (NBC 10 Philadelphia)


Teen Struck By Car While Crossing Route 130 (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
A teenager is seriously hurt after being struck by a car on a New Jersey highway. It happened late Thursday night along U.S. Route 130 in Bordentown Township, Burlington County.

Another free car for Marcia Scott (The Gray News)
In honor of her career achievements, Marcia Scott of Gray recently earned the use of her 5th free car from cosmetics giant Mary Kay Inc. The specially-designed 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix is platinum color with "Mksignature" in hot pink scripted on the side.

No-fault auto insurance law closer to renewal (The Palm Beach Post)
It appears Florida's system of paying for medical care after a car crash will stay in place for at least another year.

Bill for rental car runs high (The Courier News)
I rented a car through Enterprise Rent-A-Car. They told me the cost would be under $200, because I had declined to use their insurance. When I got the bill, it was more than $400. Whenever I call, they tell me someone will call me back to fix the problem, but no one ever calls.

Bill seeks delay on auto insurance (Orlando Sentinel)
State lawmakers try to put off decisions on Personal Injury Protection coverage until the next session. The state Legislature is unsure of what to do this session about Florida's no-fault auto-insurance law, which requires every driver to carry coverage that pays medical bills regardless of who's at fault in a crash.

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?

Pedestrian Struck Near Stalled Car On LBJ (NBC 5 Dallas Fort Worth)
DALLAS -- One person was struck on LBJ freeway late Thursday night while standing next to a stalled car. Dallas police said the accident took place at about 10 p.m. on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 635 near the Dallas North Tollway exit.

Frank Scheckton Named Divisional President of Great American Insurance Group's Fidelity & Crime Division (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Great American Insurance Group announced that Frank Scheckton, Jr. has been promoted to Divisional President of Great American's Fidelity & Crime Division.

Insurance.com Is Rolling Out Two New Auto Insurance Products (The Auto Channel)
CLEVELAND, March 30 -- Insurance.com, the nation's largest online auto insurance agency, announced today the addition of two new products to their online auto insurance quote comparison platform.

Insurance Australia Moves to 98% Ownership of Safety (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
March 30 (Bloomberg) -- Insurance Australia Group Ltd., the nation's largest auto and home insurer, completed a tender offer for shares in Thailand's Safety Insurance Public Co., the country's sixth-biggest motor insurer.

Thursday, March 30, 2006

Insurance.com Is Rolling Out Two New Auto Insurance Products (PR Web)


Insurance.com Is Rolling Out Two New Auto Insurance Products (PR Web)
Insurance.com, the nation s largest online auto insurance agency, announced today the addition of two new products to their online auto insurance quote comparison platform. [PRWEB Mar 30, 2006] Trackback URL: http://prweb.com/pingpr.php/Q3Jhcy1NYWduLUhhbGYtTG92ZS1IYWxmLVplcm8=

Mariano wants more competition in insurance: Quincy legislator says bill will allow more price flexibility in auto (Patriot Ledger)
Auto insurance reform may be on the back burner as the Legislature struggles with proposals to expand health care coverage, but Rep. Ron Mariano plans to move it forward.

Insurance.com Is Rolling Out Two New Auto Insurance Products (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
CLEVELAND- Insurance.com, the nation s largest online auto insurance agency, announced today the addition of two new products to their online auto insurance quote comparison platform.

Insurance.com Is Rolling Out Two New Auto Insurance Products (The Auto Channel)
CLEVELAND, March 30 -- Insurance.com, the nation's largest online auto insurance agency, announced today the addition of two new products to their online auto insurance quote comparison platform.

Bill for rental car runs high (The Courier News)
I rented a car through Enterprise Rent-A-Car. They told me the cost would be under $200, because I had declined to use their insurance. When I got the bill, it was more than $400. Whenever I call, they tell me someone will call me back to fix the problem, but no one ever calls.

Officials try to stem loss of children from insurance rolls (KRIS-TV Corpus Christi)
AUSTIN -- State officials are trying to prevent more kids from falling off Texas' low-cost insurance program for the working poor by reaching out to families who haven't turned in...

Former fugitive gets 5 years in prison in Vegas armored car heist (KESQ)
LAS VEGAS A woman who drove an armored car away from a Las Vegas casino with almost three (M) million dollars -- and spent more than a decade hiding in the Netherlands -- has been sentenced to five years and three months in federal prison.

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 (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.

No-fault auto insurance law closer to renewal (The Palm Beach Post)
It appears Florida's system of paying for medical care after a car crash will stay in place for at least another year.

No-fault auto insurance law closer to renewal (The Palm Beach Post)


No-fault auto insurance law closer to renewal (The Palm Beach Post)
It appears Florida's system of paying for medical care after a car crash will stay in place for at least another year.

Bill for rental car runs high (The Courier News)
I rented a car through Enterprise Rent-A-Car. They told me the cost would be under $200, because I had declined to use their insurance. When I got the bill, it was more than $400. Whenever I call, they tell me someone will call me back to fix the problem, but no one ever calls.

State Senate committee greenlights auto bill (Miami Herald)
A bill to extend Florida's no-fault auto insurance system was revised to include a few consumer-friendly provisions and more money to fight insurance fraud. Then it passed its first hurdle in the state Senate Tuesday.

Fool's Eye View: Cheaper Car Insurance In Ten Steps (The Motley Fool)
I used to work in the insurance industry on the legal side and as a consultant, amongst other things. During this period I learned some incredible facts about how car insurance is sold.

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.

Former fugitive gets 5 years in prison in Vegas armored car heist (KESQ)
LAS VEGAS A woman who drove an armored car away from a Las Vegas casino with almost three (M) million dollars -- and spent more than a decade hiding in the Netherlands -- has been sentenced to five years and three months in federal prison.

Insurance.com Is Rolling Out Two New Auto Insurance Products (The Auto Channel)
CLEVELAND, March 30 -- Insurance.com, the nation's largest online auto insurance agency, announced today the addition of two new products to their online auto insurance quote comparison platform.

Insurance.com Is Rolling Out Two New Auto Insurance Products (PR Web)
Insurance.com, the nation s largest online auto insurance agency, announced today the addition of two new products to their online auto insurance quote comparison platform. [PRWEB Mar 30, 2006] Trackback URL: http://prweb.com/pingpr.php/Q3Jhcy1NYWduLUhhbGYtTG92ZS1IYWxmLVplcm8=

Officials try to stem loss of children from insurance rolls (KRIS-TV Corpus Christi)
AUSTIN -- State officials are trying to prevent more kids from falling off Texas' low-cost insurance program for the working poor by reaching out to families who haven't turned in...

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?

Insurance Australia Moves to 98% Ownership of Safety (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
March 30 (Bloomberg) -- Insurance Australia Group Ltd., the nation's largest auto and home insurer, completed a tender offer for shares in Thailand's Safety Insurance Public Co., the country's sixth-biggest motor insurer.

Insurance.com Is Rolling Out Two New Auto Insurance Products (PR Web via Yahoo! News)


Insurance.com Is Rolling Out Two New Auto Insurance Products (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
CLEVELAND- Insurance.com, the nation s largest online auto insurance agency, announced today the addition of two new products to their online auto insurance quote comparison platform.

Cost of operating a car now averages $150 a week, AAA report says (Sun-Sentinel)
Here's an item you might have left out of your personal budget: The average cost of driving a car is now $7,834 a year.

Insurance Australia Moves to 98% Ownership of Safety (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
March 30 (Bloomberg) -- Insurance Australia Group Ltd., the nation's largest auto and home insurer, completed a tender offer for shares in Thailand's Safety Insurance Public Co., the country's sixth-biggest motor insurer.

Supreme Court rules fetuses are covered by accident insurance (Asahi.com)
The Supreme Court ruled that fetuses are covered under a voluntary car insurance policy, upholding an order for an insurer to pay for the injuries of an unborn baby suffered in a traffic accident.

Officials try to stem loss of children from insurance rolls (KRIS-TV Corpus Christi)
AUSTIN -- State officials are trying to prevent more kids from falling off Texas' low-cost insurance program for the working poor by reaching out to families who haven't turned in...

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.

Insurance.com Is Rolling Out Two New Auto Insurance Products (PR Web)
Insurance.com, the nation s largest online auto insurance agency, announced today the addition of two new products to their online auto insurance quote comparison platform. [PRWEB Mar 30, 2006] Trackback URL: http://prweb.com/pingpr.php/Q3Jhcy1NYWduLUhhbGYtTG92ZS1IYWxmLVplcm8=

Q4 2005 Insurance Auto Auctions Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets Offers a Brief of 'Insurance Auto (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
DUBLIN, Ireland----March 28, 2006--The Insurance Auto Auctions Corporate Conference Call took place on 28-Mar-06 11:00am ET.

Insurance.com Is Rolling Out Two New Auto Insurance Products (The Auto Channel)
CLEVELAND, March 30 -- Insurance.com, the nation's largest online auto insurance agency, announced today the addition of two new products to their online auto insurance quote comparison platform.

Mariano wants more competition in insurance: Quincy legislator says bill will allow more price flexibility in auto (Patriot Ledger)
Auto insurance reform may be on the back burner as the Legislature struggles with proposals to expand health care coverage, but Rep. Ron Mariano plans to move it forward.

Fool's Eye View: Cheaper Car Insurance In Ten Steps (The Motley Fool)
I used to work in the insurance industry on the legal side and as a consultant, amongst other things. During this period I learned some incredible facts about how car insurance is sold.

Esurance Makes Auto Insurance Shopping Easier (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Esurance, the direct-to-consumer auto insurance company, is breaking new ground with its strategic partner, Answer Financial.

Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Stuttgart Daily Leader)
(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?

Bill seeks delay on auto insurance (Orlando Sentinel)
State lawmakers try to put off decisions on Personal Injury Protection coverage until the next session. The state Legislature is unsure of what to do this session about Florida's no-fault auto-insurance law, which requires every driver to carry coverage that pays medical bills regardless of who's at fault in a crash.

Esurance Makes Auto Insurance Shopping Easier (SYS-CON Media)
Esurance, the direct-to-consumer auto insurance company, is breaking new ground with its strategic partner, Answer Financial. When customers get a quote from http://www.esurance.com/, they can also view real-time comparison quotes and buy a competitor's policy. Answer Financial provides the engine that facilitates Esurance's real-time comparisons and purchases.

Don't let new car rental rules surprise you (Sun-Sentinel)
Q. You wrote a column several months ago that car rental companies were making renters responsible if the car became damaged in a hurricane. I recently heard that car rental companies were making renters liable for any type of damage caused to the car if it involved an "act of nature."

Fool's Eye View: Cheaper Car Insurance In Ten Steps (The Motley Fool)


Fool's Eye View: Cheaper Car Insurance In Ten Steps (The Motley Fool)
I used to work in the insurance industry on the legal side and as a consultant, amongst other things. During this period I learned some incredible facts about how car insurance is sold.

Mariano wants more competition in insurance: Quincy legislator says bill will allow more price flexibility in auto (Patriot Ledger)
Auto insurance reform may be on the back burner as the Legislature struggles with proposals to expand health care coverage, but Rep. Ron Mariano plans to move it forward.

Cost of operating a car now averages $150 a week, AAA report says (Sun-Sentinel)
Here's an item you might have left out of your personal budget: The average cost of driving a car is now $7,834 a year.

Officials try to stem loss of children from insurance rolls (KRIS-TV Corpus Christi)
AUSTIN -- State officials are trying to prevent more kids from falling off Texas' low-cost insurance program for the working poor by reaching out to families who haven't turned in...

Insurance.com Is Rolling Out Two New Auto Insurance Products (The Auto Channel)
CLEVELAND, March 30 -- Insurance.com, the nation's largest online auto insurance agency, announced today the addition of two new products to their online auto insurance quote comparison platform.

Q4 2005 Insurance Auto Auctions Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets Offers a Brief of 'Insurance Auto (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
DUBLIN, Ireland----March 28, 2006--The Insurance Auto Auctions Corporate Conference Call took place on 28-Mar-06 11:00am ET.

Esurance Makes Auto Insurance Shopping Easier (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Esurance, the direct-to-consumer auto insurance company, is breaking new ground with its strategic partner, Answer Financial.

Accident insurance covers fetuses (Asahi.com)
The Supreme Court ruled that fetuses are covered under a voluntary car insurance policy, upholding an order for an insurer to pay for an unborn baby's injuries caused by a traffic accident.

Insurance Australia Moves to 98% Ownership of Safety (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
March 30 (Bloomberg) -- Insurance Australia Group Ltd., the nation's largest auto and home insurer, completed a tender offer for shares in Thailand's Safety Insurance Public Co., the country's sixth-biggest motor insurer.

Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Stuttgart Daily Leader)
(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?

Esurance Makes Auto Insurance Shopping Easier (SYS-CON Media)
Esurance, the direct-to-consumer auto insurance company, is breaking new ground with its strategic partner, Answer Financial. When customers get a quote from http://www.esurance.com/, they can also view real-time comparison quotes and buy a competitor's policy. Answer Financial provides the engine that facilitates Esurance's real-time comparisons and purchases.

Supreme Court rules fetuses are covered by accident insurance (Asahi.com)


Supreme Court rules fetuses are covered by accident insurance (Asahi.com)
The Supreme Court ruled that fetuses are covered under a voluntary car insurance policy, upholding an order for an insurer to pay for the injuries of an unborn baby suffered in a traffic accident.

Insurance Australia Moves to 98% Ownership of Safety (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
March 30 (Bloomberg) -- Insurance Australia Group Ltd., the nation's largest auto and home insurer, completed a tender offer for shares in Thailand's Safety Insurance Public Co., the country's sixth-biggest motor insurer.

Metro Detroit Gets First Walk-In Auto Accident Claim Center (The Auto Channel)
DETROIT, March 29 -- Accident victims can now get immediate free consultation and service through Metro Detroit's first walk-in Auto Accident Claim Center (AACC). The AACC will help consumers who are involved in any kind of vehicular and/or pedestrian accident get fast service and maximum benefits from their No-Fault insurance companies without an appointment.

Esurance Makes Auto Insurance Shopping Easier (SYS-CON Media)
Esurance, the direct-to-consumer auto insurance company, is breaking new ground with its strategic partner, Answer Financial. When customers get a quote from http://www.esurance.com/, they can also view real-time comparison quotes and buy a competitor's policy. Answer Financial provides the engine that facilitates Esurance's real-time comparisons and purchases.

Accident insurance covers fetuses (Asahi.com)
The Supreme Court ruled that fetuses are covered under a voluntary car insurance policy, upholding an order for an insurer to pay for an unborn baby's injuries caused by a traffic accident.

Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Improved Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
WESTCHESTER, Ill.----March 27, 2006--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today announced improved financial results and record vehicle returns during both the fourth quarter and full-year 2005.

Just Car Clinics backs repairers' Kitemark (AutoWired)
JUST CAR Clinics is supporting the new proposed BSI "Kitemark" standard for crash repairers. The new standard currently being written in conjunction with the British Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre, Thatcham, will underpin car body repair safety criteria in the future.

Esurance Makes Auto Insurance Shopping Easier (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Esurance, the direct-to-consumer auto insurance company, is breaking new ground with its strategic partner, Answer Financial.

Mariano wants more competition in insurance: Quincy legislator says bill will allow more price flexibility in auto (Patriot Ledger)
Auto insurance reform may be on the back burner as the Legislature struggles with proposals to expand health care coverage, but Rep. Ron Mariano plans to move it forward.

Don't let new car rental rules surprise you (Sun-Sentinel)
Q. You wrote a column several months ago that car rental companies were making renters responsible if the car became damaged in a hurricane. I recently heard that car rental companies were making renters liable for any type of damage caused to the car if it involved an "act of nature."

Car salesmen now to be licensed (Charleston Daily Mail)
Salespeople at West Virginia car dealerships soon will need to be licensed to pitch, plug and peddle vehicles to customers. Legislators passed a bill requiring the licensing of people selling new or used vehicles at dealerships across the state.

Cost of operating a car now averages $150 a week, AAA report says (Sun-Sentinel)
Here's an item you might have left out of your personal budget: The average cost of driving a car is now $7,834 a year.

Top court rules fetuses eligible for accident insurance coverage (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ A fetus borne by a policyholder involved in a car accident is eligible for coverage under a type of casualty insurance policy, the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, upholding a high court decision that ordered an insurer to pay damages over an accident in 1999.

Q4 2005 Insurance Auto Auctions Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets Offers a Brief of 'Insurance Auto (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
DUBLIN, Ireland----March 28, 2006--The Insurance Auto Auctions Corporate Conference Call took place on 28-Mar-06 11:00am ET.

Fool's Eye View: Cheaper Car Insurance In Ten Steps (The Motley Fool)
I used to work in the insurance industry on the legal side and as a consultant, amongst other things. During this period I learned some incredible facts about how car insurance is sold.

Car salesmen now to be licensed (Charleston Daily Mail)


Car salesmen now to be licensed (Charleston Daily Mail)
Salespeople at West Virginia car dealerships soon will need to be licensed to pitch, plug and peddle vehicles to customers. Legislators passed a bill requiring the licensing of people selling new or used vehicles at dealerships across the state.

Fool's Eye View: Cheaper Car Insurance In Ten Steps (The Motley Fool)
I used to work in the insurance industry on the legal side and as a consultant, amongst other things. During this period I learned some incredible facts about how car insurance is sold.

Supreme Court rules fetuses are covered by accident insurance (Asahi.com)
The Supreme Court ruled that fetuses are covered under a voluntary car insurance policy, upholding an order for an insurer to pay for the injuries of an unborn baby suffered in a traffic accident.

Accident insurance covers fetuses (Asahi.com)
The Supreme Court ruled that fetuses are covered under a voluntary car insurance policy, upholding an order for an insurer to pay for an unborn baby's injuries caused by a traffic accident.

Insurance Australia Moves to 98% Ownership of Safety (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
March 30 (Bloomberg) -- Insurance Australia Group Ltd., the nation's largest auto and home insurer, completed a tender offer for shares in Thailand's Safety Insurance Public Co., the country's sixth-biggest motor insurer.

Esurance Makes Auto Insurance Shopping Easier (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Esurance, the direct-to-consumer auto insurance company, is breaking new ground with its strategic partner, Answer Financial.

Mariano wants more competition in insurance: Quincy legislator says bill will allow more price flexibility in auto (Patriot Ledger)
Auto insurance reform may be on the back burner as the Legislature struggles with proposals to expand health care coverage, but Rep. Ron Mariano plans to move it forward.

Esurance Makes Auto Insurance Shopping Easier (SYS-CON Media)
Esurance, the direct-to-consumer auto insurance company, is breaking new ground with its strategic partner, Answer Financial. When customers get a quote from http://www.esurance.com/, they can also view real-time comparison quotes and buy a competitor's policy. Answer Financial provides the engine that facilitates Esurance's real-time comparisons and purchases.

State Senate committee greenlights auto bill (Miami Herald)
A bill to extend Florida's no-fault auto insurance system was revised to include a few consumer-friendly provisions and more money to fight insurance fraud. Then it passed its first hurdle in the state Senate Tuesday.

Just Car Clinics backs repairers' Kitemark (AutoWired)
JUST CAR Clinics is supporting the new proposed BSI "Kitemark" standard for crash repairers. The new standard currently being written in conjunction with the British Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre, Thatcham, will underpin car body repair safety criteria in the future.

Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Improved Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
WESTCHESTER, Ill.----March 27, 2006--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today announced improved financial results and record vehicle returns during both the fourth quarter and full-year 2005.

Don't let new car rental rules surprise you (Sun-Sentinel)
Q. You wrote a column several months ago that car rental companies were making renters responsible if the car became damaged in a hurricane. I recently heard that car rental companies were making renters liable for any type of damage caused to the car if it involved an "act of nature."

Q4 2005 Insurance Auto Auctions Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets Offers a Brief of 'Insurance Auto (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
DUBLIN, Ireland----March 28, 2006--The Insurance Auto Auctions Corporate Conference Call took place on 28-Mar-06 11:00am ET.

Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Stuttgart Daily Leader)
(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?

Wednesday, March 29, 2006

Don't let new car rental rules surprise you (Sun-Sentinel)


Don't let new car rental rules surprise you (Sun-Sentinel)
Q. You wrote a column several months ago that car rental companies were making renters responsible if the car became damaged in a hurricane. I recently heard that car rental companies were making renters liable for any type of damage caused to the car if it involved an "act of nature."

Just Car Clinics backs repairers' Kitemark (AutoWired)
JUST CAR Clinics is supporting the new proposed BSI "Kitemark" standard for crash repairers. The new standard currently being written in conjunction with the British Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre, Thatcham, will underpin car body repair safety criteria in the future.

Supreme Court rules fetuses are covered by accident insurance (Asahi.com)
The Supreme Court ruled that fetuses are covered under a voluntary car insurance policy, upholding an order for an insurer to pay for the injuries of an unborn baby suffered in a traffic accident.

Top court rules fetuses eligible for accident insurance coverage (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ A fetus borne by a policyholder involved in a car accident is eligible for coverage under a type of casualty insurance policy, the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, upholding a high court decision that ordered an insurer to pay damages over an accident in 1999.

Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Stuttgart Daily Leader)
(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?

Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Improved Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
WESTCHESTER, Ill.----March 27, 2006--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today announced improved financial results and record vehicle returns during both the fourth quarter and full-year 2005.

Metro Detroit Gets First Walk-In Auto Accident Claim Center (The Auto Channel)
DETROIT, March 29 -- Accident victims can now get immediate free consultation and service through Metro Detroit's first walk-in Auto Accident Claim Center (AACC). The AACC will help consumers who are involved in any kind of vehicular and/or pedestrian accident get fast service and maximum benefits from their No-Fault insurance companies without an appointment.

Accident insurance covers fetuses (Asahi.com)
The Supreme Court ruled that fetuses are covered under a voluntary car insurance policy, upholding an order for an insurer to pay for an unborn baby's injuries caused by a traffic accident.

Cost of operating a car now averages $150 a week, AAA report says (Sun-Sentinel)
Here's an item you might have left out of your personal budget: The average cost of driving a car is now $7,834 a year.

The Hanover Launches Highly-Segmented Connections Auto in Conn. (Insurance Journal)
The Hanover Insurance Group announced the Connecticut launch of Connections Auto, a state-of-the-art, multi-variate auto product with nearly limitless customer segmentation capabilities. Connection

Esurance Makes Auto Insurance Shopping Easier (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Esurance, the direct-to-consumer auto insurance company, is breaking new ground with its strategic partner, Answer Financial.

Insurance Australia Moves to 98% Ownership of Safety (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
March 30 (Bloomberg) -- Insurance Australia Group Ltd., the nation's largest auto and home insurer, completed a tender offer for shares in Thailand's Safety Insurance Public Co., the country's sixth-biggest motor insurer.

Cost of operating a car now averages $150 a week, AAA report says (Sun-Sentinel)


Cost of operating a car now averages $150 a week, AAA report says (Sun-Sentinel)
Here's an item you might have left out of your personal budget: The average cost of driving a car is now $7,834 a year.

Just Car Clinics backs repairers' Kitemark (AutoWired)
JUST CAR Clinics is supporting the new proposed BSI "Kitemark" standard for crash repairers. The new standard currently being written in conjunction with the British Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre, Thatcham, will underpin car body repair safety criteria in the future.

Getting smart on insurance (New York Daily News)
If you spent more time researching your new flat-screen television purchase than you did picking out your health insurance plan, you're not alone.

Accident insurance covers fetuses (Asahi.com)
The Supreme Court ruled that fetuses are covered under a voluntary car insurance policy, upholding an order for an insurer to pay for an unborn baby's injuries caused by a traffic accident.

Q4 2005 Insurance Auto Auctions Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets Offers a Brief of 'Insurance Auto (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
DUBLIN, Ireland----March 28, 2006--The Insurance Auto Auctions Corporate Conference Call took place on 28-Mar-06 11:00am ET.

Insurance Australia Moves to 98% Ownership of Safety (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
March 30 (Bloomberg) -- Insurance Australia Group Ltd., the nation's largest auto and home insurer, completed a tender offer for shares in Thailand's Safety Insurance Public Co., the country's sixth-biggest motor insurer.

Bill seeks delay on auto insurance (Orlando Sentinel)
State lawmakers try to put off decisions on Personal Injury Protection coverage until the next session. The state Legislature is unsure of what to do this session about Florida's no-fault auto-insurance law, which requires every driver to carry coverage that pays medical bills regardless of who's at fault in a crash.

Top court rules fetuses eligible for accident insurance coverage (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ A fetus borne by a policyholder involved in a car accident is eligible for coverage under a type of casualty insurance policy, the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, upholding a high court decision that ordered an insurer to pay damages over an accident in 1999.

Esurance Makes Auto Insurance Shopping Easier (SYS-CON Media)
Esurance, the direct-to-consumer auto insurance company, is breaking new ground with its strategic partner, Answer Financial. When customers get a quote from http://www.esurance.com/, they can also view real-time comparison quotes and buy a competitor's policy. Answer Financial provides the engine that facilitates Esurance's real-time comparisons and purchases.

Supreme Court rules fetuses are covered by accident insurance (Asahi.com)
The Supreme Court ruled that fetuses are covered under a voluntary car insurance policy, upholding an order for an insurer to pay for the injuries of an unborn baby suffered in a traffic accident.

Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Improved Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
WESTCHESTER, Ill.----March 27, 2006--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today announced improved financial results and record vehicle returns during both the fourth quarter and full-year 2005.

Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Stuttgart Daily Leader)
(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?

Metro Detroit Gets First Walk-In Auto Accident Claim Center (The Auto Channel)
DETROIT, March 29 -- Accident victims can now get immediate free consultation and service through Metro Detroit's first walk-in Auto Accident Claim Center (AACC). The AACC will help consumers who are involved in any kind of vehicular and/or pedestrian accident get fast service and maximum benefits from their No-Fault insurance companies without an appointment.

Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Stuttgart Daily Leader)


Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Stuttgart Daily Leader)
(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?

Cost of operating a car now averages $150 a week, AAA report says (Sun-Sentinel)
Here's an item you might have left out of your personal budget: The average cost of driving a car is now $7,834 a year.

The Hanover Launches Highly-Segmented Connections Auto in Conn. (Insurance Journal)
The Hanover Insurance Group announced the Connecticut launch of Connections Auto, a state-of-the-art, multi-variate auto product with nearly limitless customer segmentation capabilities. Connection

Phony insurance sales on the rise (Daily Record)
NEWYORK -- There's an epidemic of fake insurance policies being sold throughout the country: for health, life, auto, homeowners/renters, disability, prescription drug and long-term-care.

Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Improved Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
WESTCHESTER, Ill.----March 27, 2006--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today announced improved financial results and record vehicle returns during both the fourth quarter and full-year 2005.

Esurance Makes Auto Insurance Shopping Easier (SYS-CON Media)
Esurance, the direct-to-consumer auto insurance company, is breaking new ground with its strategic partner, Answer Financial. When customers get a quote from http://www.esurance.com/, they can also view real-time comparison quotes and buy a competitor's policy. Answer Financial provides the engine that facilitates Esurance's real-time comparisons and purchases.

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.

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.

Just Car Clinics backs repairers' Kitemark (AutoWired)
JUST CAR Clinics is supporting the new proposed BSI "Kitemark" standard for crash repairers. The new standard currently being written in conjunction with the British Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre, Thatcham, will underpin car body repair safety criteria in the future.

State Senate committee greenlights auto bill (Miami Herald)
A bill to extend Florida's no-fault auto insurance system was revised to include a few consumer-friendly provisions and more money to fight insurance fraud. Then it passed its first hurdle in the state Senate Tuesday.

Car Insurance For The Cannonball Run (The Motley Fool UK via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
Make sure you're properly insured to drive and get peace of mind about your car cover

Insurance Australia Moves to 98% Ownership of Safety (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
March 30 (Bloomberg) -- Insurance Australia Group Ltd., the nation's largest auto and home insurer, completed a tender offer for shares in Thailand's Safety Insurance Public Co., the country's sixth-biggest motor insurer.

Esurance Makes Auto Insurance Shopping Easier (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Esurance, the direct-to-consumer auto insurance company, is breaking new ground with its strategic partner, Answer Financial.

Top court rules fetuses eligible for accident insurance coverage (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ A fetus borne by a policyholder involved in a car accident is eligible for coverage under a type of casualty insurance policy, the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, upholding a high court decision that ordered an insurer to pay damages over an accident in 1999.

Getting smart on insurance (New York Daily News)
If you spent more time researching your new flat-screen television purchase than you did picking out your health insurance plan, you're not alone.

Bill seeks delay on auto insurance (Orlando Sentinel)
State lawmakers try to put off decisions on Personal Injury Protection coverage until the next session. The state Legislature is unsure of what to do this session about Florida's no-fault auto-insurance law, which requires every driver to carry coverage that pays medical bills regardless of who's at fault in a crash.

Insurance panel addresses use of credit scores (Leavenworth Times)
Despite a late winter storm that produced hail, several area insurance agents recently participated in a panel discussion hosted by Lansing Business After Hours.

State Senate committee greenlights auto bill (Miami Herald)


State Senate committee greenlights auto bill (Miami Herald)
A bill to extend Florida's no-fault auto insurance system was revised to include a few consumer-friendly provisions and more money to fight insurance fraud. Then it passed its first hurdle in the state Senate Tuesday.

Car Insurance For The Cannonball Run (The Motley Fool UK via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
Make sure you're properly insured to drive and get peace of mind about your car cover

Getting smart on insurance (New York Daily News)
If you spent more time researching your new flat-screen television purchase than you did picking out your health insurance plan, you're not alone.

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.

Top court rules fetuses eligible for accident insurance coverage (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ A fetus borne by a policyholder involved in a car accident is eligible for coverage under a type of casualty insurance policy, the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, upholding a high court decision that ordered an insurer to pay damages over an accident in 1999.

Insurance Australia Moves to 98% Ownership of Safety (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
March 30 (Bloomberg) -- Insurance Australia Group Ltd., the nation's largest auto and home insurer, completed a tender offer for shares in Thailand's Safety Insurance Public Co., the country's sixth-biggest motor insurer.

Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Stuttgart Daily Leader)
(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?

Insurance Australia Moves to 98% Ownership of Safety (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)


Insurance Australia Moves to 98% Ownership of Safety (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
March 30 (Bloomberg) -- Insurance Australia Group Ltd., the nation's largest auto and home insurer, completed a tender offer for shares in Thailand's Safety Insurance Public Co., the country's sixth-biggest motor insurer.

Just Car Clinics backs repairers' Kitemark (AutoWired)
JUST CAR Clinics is supporting the new proposed BSI "Kitemark" standard for crash repairers. The new standard currently being written in conjunction with the British Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre, Thatcham, will underpin car body repair safety criteria in the future.

Q4 2005 Insurance Auto Auctions Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets Offers a Brief of 'Insurance Auto (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
DUBLIN, Ireland----March 28, 2006--The Insurance Auto Auctions Corporate Conference Call took place on 28-Mar-06 11:00am ET.

Phony insurance sales on the rise (Daily Record)
NEWYORK -- There's an epidemic of fake insurance policies being sold throughout the country: for health, life, auto, homeowners/renters, disability, prescription drug and long-term-care.

Getting smart on insurance (New York Daily News)
If you spent more time researching your new flat-screen television purchase than you did picking out your health insurance plan, you're not alone.

State Senate committee greenlights auto bill (Miami Herald)
A bill to extend Florida's no-fault auto insurance system was revised to include a few consumer-friendly provisions and more money to fight insurance fraud. Then it passed its first hurdle in the state Senate Tuesday.

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.

Insurance panel addresses use of credit scores (Leavenworth Times)
Despite a late winter storm that produced hail, several area insurance agents recently participated in a panel discussion hosted by Lansing Business After Hours.

Esurance Makes Auto Insurance Shopping Easier (SYS-CON Media)
Esurance, the direct-to-consumer auto insurance company, is breaking new ground with its strategic partner, Answer Financial. When customers get a quote from http://www.esurance.com/, they can also view real-time comparison quotes and buy a competitor's policy. Answer Financial provides the engine that facilitates Esurance's real-time comparisons and purchases.

Insurance panel addresses use of credit scores (Leavenworth Times)


Insurance panel addresses use of credit scores (Leavenworth Times)
Despite a late winter storm that produced hail, several area insurance agents recently participated in a panel discussion hosted by Lansing Business After Hours.

The Hanover Launches Highly-Segmented Connections Auto in Conn. (Insurance Journal)
The Hanover Insurance Group announced the Connecticut launch of Connections Auto, a state-of-the-art, multi-variate auto product with nearly limitless customer segmentation capabilities. Connection

Esurance Makes Auto Insurance Shopping Easier (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Esurance, the direct-to-consumer auto insurance company, is breaking new ground with its strategic partner, Answer Financial.

Car Insurance For The Cannonball Run (The Motley Fool UK via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
Make sure you're properly insured to drive and get peace of mind about your car cover

Just Car Clinics backs repairers' Kitemark (AutoWired)
JUST CAR Clinics is supporting the new proposed BSI "Kitemark" standard for crash repairers. The new standard currently being written in conjunction with the British Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre, Thatcham, will underpin car body repair safety criteria in the future.

Bill seeks delay on auto insurance (Orlando Sentinel)
State lawmakers try to put off decisions on Personal Injury Protection coverage until the next session. The state Legislature is unsure of what to do this session about Florida's no-fault auto-insurance law, which requires every driver to carry coverage that pays medical bills regardless of who's at fault in a crash.

Top court rules fetuses eligible for accident insurance coverage (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ A fetus borne by a policyholder involved in a car accident is eligible for coverage under a type of casualty insurance policy, the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, upholding a high court decision that ordered an insurer to pay damages over an accident in 1999.

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.

Phony insurance sales on the rise (Daily Record)


Phony insurance sales on the rise (Daily Record)
NEWYORK -- There's an epidemic of fake insurance policies being sold throughout the country: for health, life, auto, homeowners/renters, disability, prescription drug and long-term-care.

Top court rules fetuses eligible for accident insurance coverage (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ A fetus borne by a policyholder involved in a car accident is eligible for coverage under a type of casualty insurance policy, the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, upholding a high court decision that ordered an insurer to pay damages over an accident in 1999.

Esurance Makes Auto Insurance Shopping Easier (SYS-CON Media)
Esurance, the direct-to-consumer auto insurance company, is breaking new ground with its strategic partner, Answer Financial. When customers get a quote from http://www.esurance.com/, they can also view real-time comparison quotes and buy a competitor's policy. Answer Financial provides the engine that facilitates Esurance's real-time comparisons and purchases.

Car Insurance For The Cannonball Run (The Motley Fool UK via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
Make sure you're properly insured to drive and get peace of mind about your car cover

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.

The Hanover Launches Highly-Segmented Connections Auto in Conn. (Insurance Journal)
The Hanover Insurance Group announced the Connecticut launch of Connections Auto, a state-of-the-art, multi-variate auto product with nearly limitless customer segmentation capabilities. Connection

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.

Cost of operating a car now averages $150 a week, AAA report says (Sun-Sentinel)
Here's an item you might have left out of your personal budget: The average cost of driving a car is now $7,834 a year.

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.

Insurance panel addresses use of credit scores (Leavenworth Times)
Despite a late winter storm that produced hail, several area insurance agents recently participated in a panel discussion hosted by Lansing Business After Hours.

Just Car Clinics backs repairers' Kitemark (AutoWired)
JUST CAR Clinics is supporting the new proposed BSI "Kitemark" standard for crash repairers. The new standard currently being written in conjunction with the British Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre, Thatcham, will underpin car body repair safety criteria in the future.

Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Improved Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
WESTCHESTER, Ill.----March 27, 2006--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today announced improved financial results and record vehicle returns during both the fourth quarter and full-year 2005.

Getting smart on insurance (New York Daily News)


Getting smart on insurance (New York Daily News)
If you spent more time researching your new flat-screen television purchase than you did picking out your health insurance plan, you're not alone.

Supreme Court rules fetuses are covered by accident insurance (Asahi.com)
The Supreme Court ruled that fetuses are covered under a voluntary car insurance policy, upholding an order for an insurer to pay for the injuries of an unborn baby suffered in a traffic accident.

Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Improved Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
WESTCHESTER, Ill.----March 27, 2006--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today announced improved financial results and record vehicle returns during both the fourth quarter and full-year 2005.

Q4 2005 Insurance Auto Auctions Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets Offers a Brief of 'Insurance Auto (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
DUBLIN, Ireland----March 28, 2006--The Insurance Auto Auctions Corporate Conference Call took place on 28-Mar-06 11:00am ET.

The Hanover Launches Highly-Segmented Connections Auto in Conn. (Insurance Journal)
The Hanover Insurance Group announced the Connecticut launch of Connections Auto, a state-of-the-art, multi-variate auto product with nearly limitless customer segmentation capabilities. Connection

Just Car Clinics backs repairers' Kitemark (AutoWired)
JUST CAR Clinics is supporting the new proposed BSI "Kitemark" standard for crash repairers. The new standard currently being written in conjunction with the British Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre, Thatcham, will underpin car body repair safety criteria in the future.

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?

Bill seeks delay on auto insurance (Orlando Sentinel)
State lawmakers try to put off decisions on Personal Injury Protection coverage until the next session. The state Legislature is unsure of what to do this session about Florida's no-fault auto-insurance law, which requires every driver to carry coverage that pays medical bills regardless of who's at fault in a crash.

Top court rules fetuses eligible for accident insurance coverage (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ A fetus borne by a policyholder involved in a car accident is eligible for coverage under a type of casualty insurance policy, the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, upholding a high court decision that ordered an insurer to pay damages over an accident in 1999.

Cost of operating a car now averages $150 a week, AAA report says (Sun-Sentinel)
Here's an item you might have left out of your personal budget: The average cost of driving a car is now $7,834 a year.

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 panel addresses use of credit scores (Leavenworth Times)
Despite a late winter storm that produced hail, several area insurance agents recently participated in a panel discussion hosted by Lansing Business After Hours.

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.

Tuesday, March 28, 2006

Motorcyclist is killed in collision with car (Deseret Morning News)


Motorcyclist is killed in collision with car (Deseret Morning News)
Police said a man was killed Friday when his motorcycle collided with a car in the intersection of the Lund Highway and Highway 56.

Racer Bobby Hamilton Teams With AutoVantage: Used Car Buying Tips from NASCAR Legend and Auto Club (The Auto Channel)
NORWALK, Conn., March 28 -- Realizing it's time to let go of your best friend on four wheels is half the battle -- and these days, that's the easy half. Buying a car is one of the largest investments many people will make in life, and more and more, people are by-passing new cars for a used model.

Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Stuttgart Daily Leader)
(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?

Nader Returns to Auto Safety Watchdog Role (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
More than 40 years after "Unsafe at Any Speed" shook up the auto industry, Ralph Nader is returning to his roots. The longtime consumer advocate and former presidential candidate contends the auto industry has failed to push technology that could make vehicles safer, cleaner and more fuel efficient.

Top court rules fetuses eligible for accident insurance coverage (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ A fetus borne by a policyholder involved in a car accident is eligible for coverage under a type of casualty insurance policy, the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, upholding a high court decision that ordered an insurer to pay damages over an accident in 1999.

Car Insurance For The Cannonball Run (The Motley Fool UK via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)


Car Insurance For The Cannonball Run (The Motley Fool UK via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
Make sure you're properly insured to drive and get peace of mind about your car cover

The Hanover Launches Connections Auto in La. (Insurance Journal)
The Hanover Insurance Group, headquartered in Worcester, Mass., announced the Louisiana launch of Connections Auto, which expands the auto product into ten state

Putting A Brake On Insurance Cheats (Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
Police are using the latest technology to clamp down on motorists who take to the streets without insurance. In some areas, as many as a third of drivers are said to be uninsured - although the nationwide figure is one in 20.

MetLife Auto & Home(R) the First National Insurer to Provide Identity Theft Resolution Service at no Additional Charge (The Auto Channel)
WARWICK, R.I.--March 28, 2006--MetLife Auto & Home today announced that it will be the first national insurer in the U.S. to provide identity theft resolution services on its automobile policies at no additional charge, in all states where approved by regulators.

The Cost of a Car (WTVH)
Mar 28, 2006 - Have you ever sat down and figured out what it costs to drive your car? Triple A has figured it out - down to the penny, and its not pretty.

National Association of Insurance Commissioners Launch Consumer Education Web Site (Money Sense)
Whether you're a young single or an empty nester, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners has tips on how you can protect yourself when you're buying auto, home, life or health insurance.

First American Title Insurance Company Becomes the Most Recent Official Marketing Partner of the LA Sports & (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)


First American Title Insurance Company Becomes the Most Recent Official Marketing Partner of the LA Sports & (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
LOS ANGELES----March 28, 2006--First American Title Insurance Company has signed on as an official marketing partner of the LA Sports & Entertainment Commission , it was announced today by Kathryn Schloessman, LASEC president.

Snow insurance deadline looms (Gloucester County Times)
WASHINGTON TWP. -- The last day of coverage under a $37,440 snow insurance policy is Friday, with the township one storm shy of recouping any money. Weather forecasts for this week predict clouds, rain and sunshine, but no white stuff.

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.

Car Insurance For The Cannonball Run (The Motley Fool UK via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
Make sure you're properly insured to drive and get peace of mind about your car cover

Stan Ochs, created community garden (San Jose Mercury News)
Stan Ochs, a career life insurance salesman and environmental advocate, took care of people all his life -- from helping them with car repairs and yardwork to picking up after litterbugs.

Putting A Brake On Insurance Cheats (Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
Police are using the latest technology to clamp down on motorists who take to the streets without insurance. In some areas, as many as a third of drivers are said to be uninsured - although the nationwide figure