Saturday, August 12, 2006

Drivers warned to expect car insurance costs to rise (Leeds Today)


Drivers warned to expect car insurance costs to rise (Leeds Today)
CAR insurance in Yorkshire is expected to rise further in the next quarter, say insurance search engine www.confused.com. (10/08/2006 10:46:39)

WHERE TO LOOK BEFORE PURCHASING CAR: MIRROR, MIRROR, WHAT SHALL I BUY? (The Charlotte Observer)
These days, buying a vehicle has a lot more to it than just the monthly payment. Because of higher insurance, fuel and repair costs, buyers should take a holistic approach to purchasing an automobile.

Girl racers push up insurance costs (The Scotsman)
THE cost of car insurance for young women has increased as a result of a new generation of "girl racers", according to a report.

Experts give insurance advice for students heading to college (WKYC Cleveland)
Experts give insurance advice for students heading to college

Experts give insurance advice for students heading to college (WKYC Cleveland)


Experts give insurance advice for students heading to college (WKYC Cleveland)
Experts give insurance advice for students heading to college

Chief Defends Jailing Man For Insurance Violation (WCCO Minneapolis/St. Paul)
The police chief in Elk River said an insurance violation was a good enough reason for his officers to lock up a man who was later beaten to death in the Sherburne County jail. More Crime News More Local News

Credit data and your insurance company (The Oregonian)
You're going to be hearing a whole lot about insurance companies' use of credit scoring this fall, but let's get the jump on things before the mud starts to fly.

Don't lose home insurance (Centre Daily Times)
Just as with auto insurance, homeowners have to worry that making a claim will get them dropped by their insurer. And that can mean higher premiums with another insurance company or, if you're deemed troublesome, with your state's high-risk pool. It might even mean no coverage at all. You'll also lose any loyalty or claims-free discounts you earned under your present coverage.

Insurance (WSTM-TV NBC 3)
ZIP code where you park at night. Do you currently have auto insurance? Have you had a U.S driver's license for more than 3 years? Has any driver in your household had 2 or more accidents or moving violations in the last 3 years?

Car shopping? Study up first (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
DALLAS These days, buying a vehicle has a lot more to it than just the monthly payment. Because of higher insurance, fuel and repair costs, buyers should take a holistic approach to buying an automobile. The good news is, with so many information sources available, it's easier than it has ever been for buyers. "You can go online and look at a dealer's inventory and build a car on a manufacturer's

Friday, August 11, 2006

Refinancing Can Relieve Your Car Payment Burdens (Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch)


Refinancing Can Relieve Your Car Payment Burdens (Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch)
(ARA) - It is not uncommon for car owners to find themselves in a situation where their car payments become a bigger financial drain than they anticipated. This can happen for many different reasons: job loss, sudden unexpected expenses, or simply because the car payments aren't in line with income.

Car shopping? Study up first (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
DALLAS These days, buying a vehicle has a lot more to it than just the monthly payment. Because of higher insurance, fuel and repair costs, buyers should take a holistic approach to buying an automobile. The good news is, with so many information sources available, it's easier than it has ever been for buyers. "You can go online and look at a dealer's inventory and build a car on a manufacturer's

USAA Cuts Auto Insurance Rates by 5 Percent in California; California is the Latest State to Receive Rate Cuts from USAA (The Auto Channel)
SAN ANTONIO--Aug. 9, 2006--USAA is cutting auto insurance rates by an average of 5 percent in California, saving policy holders more than $32 million in annual premiums. More than 318,000 USAA policy holders will save an average of 8 percent, or more than $100 on their annual premiums.

Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Wellsville Daily Reporter)
(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?

Local Police Department May Collect Money For Car Accidents (NBC 13 Birmingham)
HOMEWOOD, Ala. -- A local police department is considering becoming the first in the state to collect money for car accidents in its city. Homewood may partner with a company that helps police departments collect money from insurance agencies.

A bike chase, some stern words and she got her stolen car back (CBC via Yahoo! Canada News)
Jillian Brown of Winnipeg couldn't believe her eyes while out on a bike ride on Thursday evening - there was her stolen car being driven past her.

Bid to Bar Shift in Rates for Auto Insurance Fails (Los Angeles Times)
SACRAMENTO A state judge handed major insurance companies a setback late Wednesday, saying he was prepared to reject their drive to block new regulations on automobile insurance.

Drivers warned to expect car insurance costs to rise (Leeds Today)
CAR insurance in Yorkshire is expected to rise further in the next quarter, say insurance search engine www.confused.com. (10/08/2006 10:46:39)

United Way of Greater Los Angeles Names Enterprise Rent-A-Car Winner of Its Leadership and Spirit of Los Angeles Awards (The Auto Channel)
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10 -- United Way of Greater Los Angeles today announced that it has honored Enterprise Rent-A-Car with its Leadership Award for the 2005/2006 giving campaign, based on the company having the largest amount of donors in Los Angeles County giving $1,000 or more in support of United Way and its programs.

Girl racers push up insurance costs (The Scotsman)
THE cost of car insurance for young women has increased as a result of a new generation of "girl racers", according to a report.

Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Second Quarter Results (The Auto Channel)
WESTCHESTER, Ill.--Aug. 9, 2006--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today announced results for the second quarter of 2006. The Company recorded revenues for the quarter of $78.3 million compared to $71.9 million in the second quarter of 2005, an increase of 9 percent year-over-year.

Teens and Money (Kansas City InfoZine)


Teens and Money (Kansas City InfoZine)
How many times have you talked to your teen or college student about saving money from his summer job? Making her own car insurance payments? Getting a credit card?

Three Insurance Trade Associations Respond to Superior Court Ruling Today (The Auto Channel)
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Aug. 10, 2006--A Superior Court judge today refused to grant a preliminary injunction against Department of Insurance auto insurance regulations that will now force insurers to develop rates that are unfair to their customers, according to three insurance trade associations.

Bid to Bar Shift in Rates for Auto Insurance Fails (Los Angeles Times)
SACRAMENTO A state judge handed major insurance companies a setback late Wednesday, saying he was prepared to reject their drive to block new regulations on automobile insurance.

Get More Mileage Out Of Your Auto Insurance (Kewanee Star Courier)
(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 Auto Auctions Announces Second Quarter Results (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)


Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Second Quarter Results (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
WESTCHESTER, Ill.----Aug. 9, 2006--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today announced results for the second quarter of 2006.

Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Second Quarter Results (The Auto Channel)
WESTCHESTER, Ill.--Aug. 9, 2006--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today announced results for the second quarter of 2006. The Company recorded revenues for the quarter of $78.3 million compared to $71.9 million in the second quarter of 2005, an increase of 9 percent year-over-year.

Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Hornell Evening Tribune)
(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?

United Way of Greater Los Angeles Names Enterprise Rent-A-Car Winner of Its Leadership and Spirit of Los Angeles Awards (The Auto Channel)
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10 -- United Way of Greater Los Angeles today announced that it has honored Enterprise Rent-A-Car with its Leadership Award for the 2005/2006 giving campaign, based on the company having the largest amount of donors in Los Angeles County giving $1,000 or more in support of United Way and its programs.

Get More Mileage Out Of Your Auto Insurance (Kewanee Star Courier)
(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.

Safety Insurance Ups Quarterly Dividend (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Auto insurance provider Safety Insurance Group Inc. said Thursday it raised its quarterly dividend by 7 cents to 25 cents, an increase of 39 percent over the previous quarterly dividend of 18 cents.

Drivers warned to expect car insurance costs to rise (Leeds Today)
CAR insurance in Yorkshire is expected to rise further in the next quarter, say insurance search engine www.confused.com. (10/08/2006 10:46:39)

Bid to Bar Shift in Rates for Auto Insurance Fails (Los Angeles Times)
SACRAMENTO A state judge handed major insurance companies a setback late Wednesday, saying he was prepared to reject their drive to block new regulations on automobile insurance.

Local Police Department May Collect Money For Car Accidents (NBC 13 Birmingham)
HOMEWOOD, Ala. -- A local police department is considering becoming the first in the state to collect money for car accidents in its city. Homewood may partner with a company that helps police departments collect money from insurance agencies.

Wrecked, Flooded Car Data Hard to Obtain (NPR)
The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System is a federal system intended to protect consumers from flooded and wrecked cars. But it's not working. So Sen. Trent Lott (R-MS) has introduced a bill that would require insurance companies to make public their total loss data. Jeff Brady reports.

Teens and Money (Kansas City InfoZine)
How many times have you talked to your teen or college student about saving money from his summer job? Making her own car insurance payments? Getting a credit card?

Family Holds Car Wash To Help Pay For Funeral (10 News San Diego)
A community is holding a car wash in hopes of raising enough money to properly bury a teenager killed last week.

Auto insurers take hit on judge's ruling (Inside Bay Area)
Some drivers could start seeing lower auto insurance rates by year's end now that a judge has denied a request sought by the insurance industry to block new rules requiring premiums be based more on

Auto insurance rules not blocked (Tracy Press)
SACRAMENTO A Sacramento judge issued a tentative ruling Wednesday refusing to block new regulations requiring auto insurers to base their rates mainly on motorists driving experience, records and miles driven rather than where they live.

Three Insurance Trade Associations Respond to Superior Court Ruling Today (The Auto Channel)
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Aug. 10, 2006--A Superior Court judge today refused to grant a preliminary injunction against Department of Insurance auto insurance regulations that will now force insurers to develop rates that are unfair to their customers, according to three insurance trade associations.

Man in jail for not having car insurance beaten to death in Sherburne County (5 Eyewitness News)
A man that was put in jail for failing to have proof of his insurance has died after he was assaulted by another inmate with a handicap railing. Carl Edward Moyle, 28, was pronounced dead late Wednesday night at Unity Hospital after being severely beaten at the Sherburne County Jail.

USAA Cuts Auto Insurance Rates by 5 Percent in California; California is the Latest State to Receive Rate Cuts from USAA (The Auto Channel)
SAN ANTONIO--Aug. 9, 2006--USAA is cutting auto insurance rates by an average of 5 percent in California, saving policy holders more than $32 million in annual premiums. More than 318,000 USAA policy holders will save an average of 8 percent, or more than $100 on their annual premiums.

Refinancing Can Relieve Your Car Payment Burdens (Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch)
(ARA) - It is not uncommon for car owners to find themselves in a situation where their car payments become a bigger financial drain than they anticipated. This can happen for many different reasons: job loss, sudden unexpected expenses, or simply because the car payments aren't in line with income.

Thursday, August 10, 2006

Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Harrisburg Daily Register)


Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Harrisburg Daily Register)
(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 (Hornell Evening Tribune)
(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.

Judge Denies California Insurers' Lawsuit to Stop Auto Rate Regs (Insurance Journal)
A Sacramento Superior Court judge has decided to reject the insurance industry's request for an injunction against auto insurance rate regulation reforms in California. Shortly after the decision,

Local Police Department May Collect Money For Car Accidents (NBC 13 Birmingham)
HOMEWOOD, Ala. -- A local police department is considering becoming the first in the state to collect money for car accidents in its city. Homewood may partner with a company that helps police departments collect money from insurance agencies.

Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Harrisburg Daily Register)


Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Harrisburg Daily Register)
(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?

Family Holds Car Wash To Help Pay For Funeral (10 News San Diego)
A community is holding a car wash in hopes of raising enough money to properly bury a teenager killed last week.

Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Second Quarter Results (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
WESTCHESTER, Ill.----Aug. 9, 2006--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today announced results for the second quarter of 2006.

Wednesday, August 09, 2006

2 MTA officers, driver indicted for insurance fraud (Baltimore Sun)


2 MTA officers, driver indicted for insurance fraud (Baltimore Sun)
Men allegedly falsely reported cars stolen, set them ablaze and collected settlements Two Maryland Transit Authority police officers and a bus driver falsely reported their cars stolen, had them set on fire and collected the insurance money, according to a federal fraud indictment unsealed in Baltimore today.

Trial under way for man charged with dragging victim alongside car (The Lufkin Daily News)
The first day of an expected three-day Angelina County jury trial for a Lufkin man charged with dragging a 52-year-old man alongside a car and hitting him in the face with an iron over a year ago wrapped up Wednesday afternoon with the victim's testimony, revealing a brief yet bizarre relationship between him and the defendant.

No claims ever, yet insurance cost keeps rising (St. Petersburg Times)
I agree with Mary Partington's comments regarding homeowners insurance and her dream of living in a modest home, taking care of ourselves after having raised our children, etc.

S.J. man accused of insurance fraud (Courier-Post)


S.J. man accused of insurance fraud (Courier-Post)
TRENTON -- Seven people, including one from Willingboro, were indicted today for their roles in an insurance-fraud scam, Attorney General Zulima V. Farber said.

In-car tracking trials extended (vnunet.com via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
Norwich Union to enlist 95,000 more volunteers for tests of Pay As You Drive insurance technology

2 MTA officers, driver indicted for insurance fraud (Baltimore Sun)
Men allegedly falsely reported cars stolen, set them ablaze and collected settlements Two Maryland Transit Authority police officers and a bus driver falsely reported their cars stolen, had them set on fire and collected the insurance money, according to a federal fraud indictment unsealed in Baltimore today.

New Report Scores Auto Insurance Web Sites (PR Web)
Change Sciences Group releases a report with scores on auto insurance Web sites. The report is available online at http://changesciences.com/cgi-bin/reports.html. (PRWEB Aug 8, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/RW1wdC1Ib3JyLVByb2YtSW5zZS1JbnNlLVplcm8=

Sixty Percent of New Car Leads from Cars.com Result in a Sale, Study with Experian Automotive Finds (The Auto Channel)
CHICAGO, Aug. 9, 2006 -- In a testament to the quality of prospects sent to dealers through its new car lead generation product, NewLeadsPlus, Cars.com announced today that more than 60 percent of its lead senders purchase a vehicle(1). The findings stem from an analysis by Experian Automotive of approximately 300,000 new car leads Cars.com generated between February 2005 and January 2006.

Video from Medialink: Saving Money on Auto Insurance (U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News)
If you suffer from sticker shock every time you open up your auto insurance bill, then it's time to consider ways that may help reduce the cost.

Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Benton Evening 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 (Wellsville Daily Reporter)
(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.

In-car tracking trials extended (Computing.co.uk)
Dave Friedlos, Computing , Thursday 10 August 2006 at 00:00:00 Norwich Union to enlist 95,000 more volunteers for tests of Pay As You Drive insurance technology Norwich Union is to increase its Pay As You Drive insurance trials from 5,000 to 100,000 drivers by the end of the year.... > Read the full article

USAA requests auto rate reduction (Sacramento Business Journal)
After announcing last week it wants to slash homeowners insurance rates, insurer USAA said Wednesday it also wants to cut auto insurance rates by an average of 5 percent in California.

USAA Cuts Auto Insurance Rates by 5 Percent in California (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
SAN ANTONIO----Aug. 9, 2006--USAA is cutting auto insurance rates by an average of 5 percent in California, saving policy holders more than $32 million in annual premiums. More than 318,000 USAA policy holders will save an average of 8 percent, or more than $100 on their annual premiums.

Local Police Department May Collect Money For Car Accidents (NBC 13 Birmingham)
HOMEWOOD, Ala. -- A local police department is considering becoming the first in the state to collect money for car accidents in its city. Homewood may partner with a company that helps police departments collect money from insurance agencies.

Better car design led to fewer road deaths (UPI)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 (UPI) -- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety credits better passenger vehicle design for a decline in motor vehicle deaths since 1994.

Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Second Quarter Results (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
WESTCHESTER, Ill.----Aug. 9, 2006--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today announced results for the second quarter of 2006.

New Report Scores Auto Insurance Web Sites (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
New York, NY (PRWEB) August 8, 2006 - Most people would rather do something -- almost anything -- other than shop for auto insurance.

Homeowners look to state for affordable solutions to property insurance (Sun-Sentinel)
Homeowner insurance is frustrating South Floridians, and they're looking to Tallahassee for solutions.

Arrowhead General Offers Market for Auto/Extra Heavy Trucks and Tractors (Insurance Journal)
Arrowhead General Insurance Agency Inc.'s Commercial Division has a new market for commercial auto/extra heavy trucks and tractors available in Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. Ext

USAA requests auto rate reduction (Sacramento Business Journal)


USAA requests auto rate reduction (Sacramento Business Journal)
After announcing last week it wants to slash homeowners insurance rates, insurer USAA said Wednesday it also wants to cut auto insurance rates by an average of 5 percent in California.

Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Benton Evening 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?

Refinancing Can Relieve Your Car Payment Burdens (Wellsville Daily Reporter)
(ARA) - It is not uncommon for car owners to find themselves in a situation where their car payments become a bigger financial drain than they anticipated. This can happen for many different reasons: job loss, sudden unexpected expenses, or simply because the car payments aren't in line with income.

Homeowners look to state for affordable solutions to property insurance (Sun-Sentinel)
Homeowner insurance is frustrating South Floridians, and they're looking to Tallahassee for solutions.

USAA Cuts Auto Insurance Rates by 5 Percent in California (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
SAN ANTONIO----Aug. 9, 2006--USAA is cutting auto insurance rates by an average of 5 percent in California, saving policy holders more than $32 million in annual premiums. More than 318,000 USAA policy holders will save an average of 8 percent, or more than $100 on their annual premiums.

Mass. Drivers May Get Insurance Break (The Boston Channel)
BOSTON -- It looks like drivers in Massachusetts are in for another break on their auto insurance. Sources told the Boston Globe that insurers are requesting a 3.7 percent rate cut.

Get More Mileage Out Of Your Auto Insurance (Wellsville Daily Reporter)
(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.

New Report Scores Auto Insurance Web Sites (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
New York, NY (PRWEB) August 8, 2006 - Most people would rather do something -- almost anything -- other than shop for auto insurance.

In-car tracking trials extended (vnunet.com via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
Norwich Union to enlist 95,000 more volunteers for tests of Pay As You Drive insurance technology

In-car tracking trials extended (Computing.co.uk)
Dave Friedlos, Computing , Thursday 10 August 2006 at 00:00:00 Norwich Union to enlist 95,000 more volunteers for tests of Pay As You Drive insurance technology Norwich Union is to increase its Pay As You Drive insurance trials from 5,000 to 100,000 drivers by the end of the year.... > Read the full article

Video from Medialink: Saving Money on Auto Insurance (U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News)


Video from Medialink: Saving Money on Auto Insurance (U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News)
If you suffer from sticker shock every time you open up your auto insurance bill, then it's time to consider ways that may help reduce the cost.

Houston General Offers New Insurance Choices to South Carolina Consumers (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
South Carolina drivers and homeowners have new options for insuring their vehicles, homes and belongings. Houston General Insurance Exchange today announced that it is offering auto, homeowners and package insurance to consumers in the Palmetto State.

Driving CRM to Extend Finance and Insurance (E-Commerce Times)
Improvements in auto dealership CRM systems are a boon for finance and insurance businesses, creating sales opportunities throughout the car ownership life cycle. Dealers should use CRM to market F&I to existing customers in their databases.

Get More Mileage Out Of Your Auto Insurance (Wellsville Daily Reporter)
(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.

2 MTA officers, driver indicted for insurance fraud (Baltimore Sun)
Men allegedly falsely reported cars stolen, set them ablaze and collected settlements Two Maryland Transit Authority police officers and a bus driver falsely reported their cars stolen, had them set on fire and collected the insurance money, according to a federal fraud indictment unsealed in Baltimore today.

Chrysler, car washes at odds over safety (Detroit News)
WASHINGTON -- In an unusual public dispute, DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group is taking aim at a car wash trade association that claims Jeep Cherokees and Grand Cherokees are prone to dangerous sudden acceleration problems that put car wash employees and customers at risk of injury or possibly death.

In-car tracking trials extended (vnunet.com via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
Norwich Union to enlist 95,000 more volunteers for tests of Pay As You Drive insurance technology

New Report Scores Auto Insurance Web Sites (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
New York, NY (PRWEB) August 8, 2006 - Most people would rather do something -- almost anything -- other than shop for auto insurance.

Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Benton Evening 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?

Aviva profits up on world demand (BBC News)
Insurer Aviva sees half-year profits jump by 27% boosted by sales of life insurance and the purchase of car-breakdown firm RAC.

Refinancing Can Relieve Your Car Payment Burdens (Wellsville Daily Reporter)
(ARA) - It is not uncommon for car owners to find themselves in a situation where their car payments become a bigger financial drain than they anticipated. This can happen for many different reasons: job loss, sudden unexpected expenses, or simply because the car payments aren't in line with income.

USAA requests auto rate reduction (Sacramento Business Journal)
After announcing last week it wants to slash homeowners insurance rates, insurer USAA said Wednesday it also wants to cut auto insurance rates by an average of 5 percent in California.

In-car tracking trials extended (Computing.co.uk)
Dave Friedlos, Computing , Thursday 10 August 2006 at 00:00:00 Norwich Union to enlist 95,000 more volunteers for tests of Pay As You Drive insurance technology Norwich Union is to increase its Pay As You Drive insurance trials from 5,000 to 100,000 drivers by the end of the year.... > Read the full article

USAA Cuts Auto Insurance Rates by 5 Percent in California (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
SAN ANTONIO----Aug. 9, 2006--USAA is cutting auto insurance rates by an average of 5 percent in California, saving policy holders more than $32 million in annual premiums. More than 318,000 USAA policy holders will save an average of 8 percent, or more than $100 on their annual premiums.

Mass. Drivers May Get Insurance Break (The Boston Channel)
BOSTON -- It looks like drivers in Massachusetts are in for another break on their auto insurance. Sources told the Boston Globe that insurers are requesting a 3.7 percent rate cut.

Tuesday, August 08, 2006

Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Ionia Sentinel-Standard)


Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Ionia Sentinel-Standard)
(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?

Black box chops insurance bills for young drivers (Times Online)
Motorists can slash their insurance premiums by fitting their vehicles with black boxes that spy on their driving habits. More Than is today launching a policy, Drive Time, that claims to cut the cost of insurance for younger drivers by 40%.

New Report Scores Auto Insurance Web Sites (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
New York, NY (PRWEB) August 8, 2006 - Most people would rather do something -- almost anything -- other than shop for auto insurance.

Driving CRM to Extend Finance and Insurance (E-Commerce Times)
Improvements in auto dealership CRM systems are a boon for finance and insurance businesses, creating sales opportunities throughout the car ownership life cycle. Dealers should use CRM to market F&I to existing customers in their databases.

VIDEO from Medialink: Saving Money on Auto Insurance (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
------If you suffer from sticker shock every time you open up your auto insurance bill, then it's time to consider ways that may help reduce the cost.

Kemper Auto and Home Aims to Relieve Texas Select Policyholders (Insurance Journal)
Kemper Auto and Home announced that it is participating in the effort to help policyholders of Texas Select Lloyds Insurance Company make the adjustment away from the recently liquidated insurer to a

Get More Mileage Out Of Your Auto Insurance (Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch)
(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.

Progressive wants insurance partner (The Plain Dealer)
Progressive Corp., the Mayfield Village-based auto insurer, is looking to partner with another company to take another stab at offering homeowners insurance.

Monday, August 07, 2006

Pay-as-you-go auto insurance may cut gas use (Houston Chronicle)


Pay-as-you-go auto insurance may cut gas use (Houston Chronicle)
Pay-as-you-drive automobile insurance, a concept permitting motorists to buy coverage on a per-mile basis, is attracting attention as one answer to soaring gasoline prices and worsening traffic gridlock.

Car owners' guide to the galaxy in the North (Haaretz Daily)
Like many businesses in northern Israel, the car business has also been harmed as a result of the war.

Driving CRM to Extend Finance and Insurance (E-Commerce Times)
Improvements in auto dealership CRM systems are a boon for finance and insurance businesses, creating sales opportunities throughout the car ownership life cycle. Dealers should use CRM to market F&I to existing customers in their databases.

Kurnia counters impact of declining car sales (The Edge Daily)
Kurnia Insurans (Malaysia) Bhd is implementing various measures, including a strategy to increase its motor insurance renewal ratio, to counter the impact of the expected contraction in new car sales this year.

Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Arkadelphia Daily Siftings Herald)
(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?

MFX Customizes Online Policy Processing System for Gateway Insurance (SYS-CON Media)
MFX, a leading provider of technology and IT outsourcing solutions, has announced that it has customized a fully integrated, online front and back-end policy processing system for Gateway Insurance Company of St. Louis, MO. Replacing existing legacy technology, the new system integrates third party software together with MFX's WriteNow online underwriting system and its web-based claim handling

Insurance: the new luxury (Tallahassee Democrat)
We have become a nation that can't fly without a safety net. We're insured, or want to be, to cover every move and activity from birth to death. Life insurance, property insurance, health insurance, car insurance, insurance against a bad purchase on e-Bay.

Insurance Institute crash test results (CNNMoney.com via Yahoo! Finance)
The redesigned 2007 Toyota Camry earned the top score of "Good" in side and front crash tests performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway safety.

Insurance Coverage for Freshmen (Kiplinger.com)
My son is about to start his freshman year in college. Will my homeowners insurance cover all the things he's planning to bring to his dorm room?

Warning Over Car Insurance Costs (Ananova)
The UK's motor insurers will have to raise their prices if they are to keep making profits, it has been claimed.

Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Arkadelphia Daily Siftings Herald)


Five Great Reasons to Shop Around For Auto Insurance (Arkadelphia Daily Siftings Herald)
(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?

MFX Customizes Online Policy Processing System for Gateway Insurance (SYS-CON Media)
MFX, a leading provider of technology and IT outsourcing solutions, has announced that it has customized a fully integrated, online front and back-end policy processing system for Gateway Insurance Company of St. Louis, MO. Replacing existing legacy technology, the new system integrates third party software together with MFX's WriteNow online underwriting system and its web-based claim handling

Mercury General Corp. 2Q Profit Falls (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Mercury General Corp., which sells auto and homeowners insurance, said Monday its second-quarter profit fell, weighed by higher incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses.

Insurance Institute crash test results (CNNMoney.com via Yahoo! Finance)
The redesigned 2007 Toyota Camry earned the top score of "Good" in side and front crash tests performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway safety.

Warning Over Car Insurance Costs (Ananova)
The UK's motor insurers will have to raise their prices if they are to keep making profits, it has been claimed.

Insurance Coverage for Freshmen (Kiplinger.com)
My son is about to start his freshman year in college. Will my homeowners insurance cover all the things he's planning to bring to his dorm room?

'Big Brother' drives down car premiums (Daily Telegraph)
Parents are to be targeted by More Than, the insurer, for a revolutionary "Big Brother" style motor insurance policy that will slash premiums for young drivers by 40 per cent, writes Paul Farrow.

Auto premiums need to rise, S&P says (Insurance Business Review)
The embattled UK motorist is again in the firing line due to two new pieces of brainstorming. While credit rating agency Standard & Poors has stated that auto premiums need to rise in the UK, a committee of MPs has suggested implementing massive increases to road tax levied on the least environmentally friendly vehicles.

Bradesco insurance, prension units up H1 profits 30% - Brazil (Business News Americas)
The insurance, private pension and savings bonds divisions of Brazilian bank Banco Bradesco (NYSE: BBD) boosted first half net profits 30.1% to 1.04bn reais (US$476mn) compared to 1H05, investor relations director Milton Vargas told reporters in a conference call.

Pay-as-you-go auto insurance may cut gas use (Houston Chronicle)
Pay-as-you-drive automobile insurance, a concept permitting motorists to buy coverage on a per-mile basis, is attracting attention as one answer to soaring gasoline prices and worsening traffic gridlock.

Get More Mileage Out Of Your Auto Insurance (Hope Star)
(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.

Car owners' guide to the galaxy in the North (Haaretz Daily)
Like many businesses in northern Israel, the car business has also been harmed as a result of the war.

Get More Mileage Out Of Your Auto Insurance (Evening Times)


Get More Mileage Out Of Your Auto Insurance (Evening Times)
(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.

Pay-as-you-go auto insurance may cut gas use (Houston Chronicle)
Pay-as-you-drive automobile insurance, a concept permitting motorists to buy coverage on a per-mile basis, is attracting attention as one answer to soaring gasoline prices and worsening traffic gridlock.

Warning Over Car Insurance Costs (Ananova)
The UK's motor insurers will have to raise their prices if they are to keep making profits, it has been claimed.

Saab GB appoints insurance provider (AutoWired)
UKI Partnerships has teamed up with Saab GB to provide motor insurance to owners.The 3-year deal will see Saab customers being offered a complete insurance package with UKI Partnerships using the dealer network as well as other marketing distribution channels and a dedicated telesales operation.Following an accident, Saab Insurance will arrange recovery of the vehicle and take it to the most

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: the new luxury (Tallahassee Democrat)
We have become a nation that can't fly without a safety net. We're insured, or want to be, to cover every move and activity from birth to death. Life insurance, property insurance, health insurance, car insurance, insurance against a bad purchase on e-Bay.

Mercury General Corp. 2Q Profit Falls (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Mercury General Corp., which sells auto and homeowners insurance, said Monday its second-quarter profit fell, weighed by higher incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses.

Insurance (KFVS12)
ZIP code where you park at night. Do you currently have auto insurance? Have you had a U.S driver's license for more than 3 years? Has any driver in your household had 2 or more accidents or moving violations in the last 3 years?

Insurance Coverage for Freshmen (Kiplinger.com)
My son is about to start his freshman year in college. Will my homeowners insurance cover all the things he's planning to bring to his dorm room?

Kurnia counters impact of declining car sales (The Edge Daily)
Kurnia Insurans (Malaysia) Bhd is implementing various measures, including a strategy to increase its motor insurance renewal ratio, to counter the impact of the expected contraction in new car sales this year.

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Insurance guru advocates freeing the market (Miami Herald)
Robert Hartwig served on Florida's Task Force for Long-Term Homeowner's Insurance Solutions and in January will become president of the Insurance Information Institute, the industry's data clearinghouse.

Insurance Institute crash test results (CNNMoney.com via Yahoo! Finance)
The redesigned 2007 Toyota Camry earned the top score of "Good" in side and front crash tests performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway safety.

Pay-as-you-go auto insurance may cut gas use (Houston Chronicle)


Pay-as-you-go auto insurance may cut gas use (Houston Chronicle)
Pay-as-you-drive automobile insurance, a concept permitting motorists to buy coverage on a per-mile basis, is attracting attention as one answer to soaring gasoline prices and worsening traffic gridlock.

Insurance guru advocates freeing the market (Miami Herald)
Robert Hartwig served on Florida's Task Force for Long-Term Homeowner's Insurance Solutions and in January will become president of the Insurance Information Institute, the industry's data clearinghouse.

OutRight Insurance Broker Improves Customer Service With Speech Technology From IBM (SYS-CON Media)
IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that TheOutRight Company, an insurance company providing insurance to brokers andcorporate clients, has improved customer service and enabled call centerrepresentatives to focus on revenue generation by deploying advanced speechrecognition technologies from IBM and Fluency in its call centers.

Insurance Coverage for Freshmen (Kiplinger.com)
My son is about to start his freshman year in college. Will my homeowners insurance cover all the things he's planning to bring to his dorm room?

Saab GB appoints insurance provider (AutoWired)
UKI Partnerships has teamed up with Saab GB to provide motor insurance to owners.The 3-year deal will see Saab customers being offered a complete insurance package with UKI Partnerships using the dealer network as well as other marketing distribution channels and a dedicated telesales operation.Following an accident, Saab Insurance will arrange recovery of the vehicle and take it to the most

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: the new luxury (Tallahassee Democrat)
We have become a nation that can't fly without a safety net. We're insured, or want to be, to cover every move and activity from birth to death. Life insurance, property insurance, health insurance, car insurance, insurance against a bad purchase on e-Bay.

Kurnia counters impact of declining car sales (The Edge Daily)
Kurnia Insurans (Malaysia) Bhd is implementing various measures, including a strategy to increase its motor insurance renewal ratio, to counter the impact of the expected contraction in new car sales this year.

Warning Over Car Insurance Costs (Ananova)
The UK's motor insurers will have to raise their prices if they are to keep making profits, it has been claimed.

Get More Mileage Out Of Your Auto Insurance (Evening Times)
(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 (KFVS12)
ZIP code where you park at night. Do you currently have auto insurance? Have you had a U.S driver's license for more than 3 years? Has any driver in your household had 2 or more accidents or moving violations in the last 3 years?

Insurance Institute crash test results (CNNMoney.com via Yahoo! Finance)
The redesigned 2007 Toyota Camry earned the top score of "Good" in side and front crash tests performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway safety.

Mercury General Corp. 2Q Profit Falls (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Mercury General Corp., which sells auto and homeowners insurance, said Monday its second-quarter profit fell, weighed by higher incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses.

Berkshire Hathaway 2nd Quarter Earnings Jump on Insurance/Utility Investments (Insurance Journal)
Omaha, Neb.-based Berkshire Hathaway Inc., billionaire Warren Buffett's investment vehicle, reported Friday that second-quarter earnings jumped 62 percent on strength in its investments and insurance

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