Swinton Commercial Warns Van Drivers About 'Crash For Cash' Hotspots
Posted 3 hours ago
Swinton Commercial is warning van drivers and fleet managers to be aware of 'crash for cash' scams after the Insurance Fraud Bureau identified the top 20 hotspots for these incidents.The van insurance retailer surveyed 1,200 online customers and found that 11% believed they might have been a victim of a 'crash for cash' scam.The Insurance Fraud Bureau has identified the top 10 hotspots in the country for this type of scam....

 September Sees Increase in Car Insurance Claims as Kids go Back to School
Posted 3 hours ago
The new school term will see an increase in claims according to Swinton Insurance, the UKs leading high street retailer of car insurance. This time last year Swinton had 8% more motor claims calls in September compared with August and it is anticipating the same this year.As the roads become busier in the first few weeks of September and parents hurry to drop their children off at school's it is inevitable that more accidents are likely to happen....

 Elephant Insurance could become major employer
Posted 1 day ago
Sept. 04--HENRICO, Va. -- Move over, Gecko. And Elephant Auto Insurance could become one of the area's leading employers. The auto insurance company employs 80 people at its U.S. headquarters in western Henrico County....

 The Philadelphia Inquirer Mike Armstrong column
Posted 12:06 PM Sep-03-2010
Sept. 03--Here's why Philadelphia, and not Fort Collins, Colo., is the setting for not one, but two cable-television series that revolve around driving in the city: Allstate Insurance Co. on Thursday released its latest annual list of cities with the safest drivers. The insurer said a driver in Philadelphia is 53.5 percent more likely to be involved in an accident than the national average....

 Credit Score May Drive Auto Insurance Rates
Posted 1:05 PM Sep-02-2010
Paying too much for auto insurance? "I recently bought a new car and while trying to check something on my auto insurance website, I noticed that they took your credit score into account to develop your insurance score," she said."I asked my agent how often they checked your credit score (I have a six-month policy) and was told about every three years," she said....

 Minneapolis Ranks 56 on 2010 'Allstate America's Best Drivers Report(TM)' ; Sixth Annual Study Reveals Cities with Safest Drivers
Posted 1:05 PM Sep-02-2010
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The Allstate Insurance Company (NYSE: ALL) today released its sixth annual "Allstate America's Best Drivers Report(TM)." The report ranks America's 200 largest cities in terms of car collision frequency to identify which cities have the safest drivers according to Allstate data.In the 2010 report, Minneapolis ranks as one of the safest driving cities, landing at number 56 on the list....

 GEICO Comes to Chicago August 26-29 to Celebrate Top Sales Representative
Posted 11:05 AM Sep-02-2010
Two local GEICO sales representatives -- Kevin Ware of the Midway neighborhood of Chicago and Tim Calcagno of Schaumburg -- will be welcoming their GEICO colleagues from around the country August 26-29 when they gather in Chicago to celebrate GEICO's sales representative of the year.Among the GEICO guests to the Chicagoland area will be GEICO Chairman Tony Nicely; Richard Kidd, vice president of GEICO sales management; and Mary Zarcone, vice president of GEICO operations in Illinois.According to the company, the number of GEICO policyholders in Illinois has grown steadily despite the spirited competition in the auto insurance industry today....

 Erie Insurance wins third consecutive honor from J.D. Power
Posted 11:05 AM Sep-02-2010
Sept. 02--Erie-based Erie Insurance ranks as the 14th largest auto insurer in the nation. Employees standing in the company's lobby and looking down from the upper three floors of the atrium applauded Wednesday morning as Jeremy Bowler, senior director at J.D. Power, presented the award to Terry Cavanaugh, chief executive of Erie Insurance. Bowler said Erie's win in 2009 was a close one, with the company edging out its closest competition based on the results of thousands of shopping surveys....

 Sixth Annual 'Allstate America's Best Drivers Report(TM)' Reveals New Safest Driving City ; Rocky Mountain, Appalachian Cities among Nation's Safest
Posted 11:05 AM Sep-02-2010
NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The Allstate Insurance Company (NYSE: ALL) today released its sixth annual "Allstate America's Best Drivers Report(TM)." The report ranks America's 200 largest cities in terms of car collision frequency to identify which cities have the safest drivers, according to Allstate claim data.This year's top honor of "America's Safest Driving City" is Fort Collins, Colorado....

 Rapper Young Buck files for bankruptcy after raid
Posted 8:04 PM Sep-01-2010
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Rapper Young Buck has filed for bankruptcy after an Internal Revenue Service raid on his Hendersonville, Tenn., home.The Tennessean newspaper reports that a judge has accepted the rapper's proposal to dock his monthly pay from Cashville Records by $12,500 over 60 months for a total of $750,000.The rapper, whose name is David Darnell Brown, could save a large portion of the $164,000 in property the IRS seized Aug. 3....

 BMO Urges Ontario Consumers to Speak to Their Insurance Broker About New Auto Insurance Rules
Posted 12:03 PM Sep-01-2010
BMO Bank of Montreal today encouraged auto insurance consumers in Ontario to talk to their insurance broker about new auto insurance reforms that take effect in the province today. As well, changes to standard accident benefits levels mean that consumers will need to make sure they know what injury-related expenses are covered under the provincial health care plan, as well as any benefits plans in which they might be enrolled."Choosing the right coverage has never been more important now that these reforms have taken effect, and making the wrong choice could have an impact on finances of some of the thousands of Ontarians that are injured in auto accidents each year," said John Knotek, National Manager, Industry Programs, BMO Bank of Montreal....

 Washington State Median Auto Insurance Rate Now $637 per Household
Posted 12:03 PM Sep-01-2010
The median six-month auto insurance rate in Washington has remained steady over the last six months, increasing less than one percent to reach $637 according to InsWeb (NASDAQ: INSW), a leading online insurance comparison provider.Demographic Group Median Six-Month Rate -------------------------------------------------------- Men $664 -------------------------------------------------------- Women $603 -------------------------------------------------------- Age Group: 19 and younger $1279 -------------------------------------------------------- Age Group: 20 to 24 $902 -------------------------------------------------------- Age Group: 25 to 29 $697 -------------------------------------------------------- Age Group: 30 to 39 $610 -------------------------------------------------------- Age Group: 40 to 49 $585 -------------------------------------------------------- Age Group: 50 to 59 $524 -------------------------------------------------------- Age Group: 60 to 74 $508 -------------------------------------------------------- Age Group: 75 and older $593 --------------------------------------------------------A Washington household that pays the six-month median rate of $637 and earns the Washington household median annual income of $45,909 pays approximately 2.8 percent of its gross income for car insurance....

 Insurance Bureau of Canada encourages Ontarians to learn about today's auto insurance changes
Posted 12:03 PM Sep-01-2010
TORONTO, Sept. 1 /CNW/ - Reforms to Ontario's auto insurance system are taking effect today, and Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is encouraging Ontarians to take the time to learn about their auto insurance. "Because consumers now have more choice, it is important that they speak with their insurance representatives before making any decisions concerning their auto insurance," advised Ralph Palumbo, Vice-President, Ontario, IBC. Consumers can visit IBC's website at www.ibc.ca and click on Ontario Auto Insurance Reform for more information....

 Research and Markets: This Essential UK Private Motor Insurance 2010 Provides a Detailed Overview of the Extended Warranty Market
Posted 8:03 AM Sep-01-2010
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4f9cf0/uk_private_motor_i) has announced the addition of the "UK Private Motor Insurance 2010" report to their offering.UK Private Motor Insurance 2010 contains a comprehensive overview of the market. It provides the total market size, policy numbers, profitability ratios, claims costs, premium rate changes, car registrations, distribution, penetration, competitor analysis and forecast for up to 2014 for both market size and profitability ratios....

 GEICO Releases Android and iPad Mobile Apps
Posted 3:03 AM Sep-01-2010
Reach GEICO by phone for all insurance needs"GEICO wants the best experience for our customers at all times," said Dave Weaver, manager of mobile applications. "Our mobile applications for iPad mobile digital devices and Android operating system were built with that in mind."...

 Driving Instructors Stress Importance of Careful Driving as Insurance Premiums Rise
Posted 3:03 AM Sep-01-2010
Recent figures show insurance premiums have had the biggest increase at the fastest rate the motoring organisation has seen, since it started recording premium trends back in 1994.According to the AA British Insurance Premium Index, the average car insurance premium went up by 11.5% during the three months running up to the end of June. Driving instructors have been urging people to take better care on the roads, as driving instructor insurance is also at risk and could mean some schools are forced to put the prices up for learners to accommodate their outgoings....

 AssuranceAmerica Corporation Reports Results for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2010
Posted 6:02 PM Aug-31-2010
Atlanta-based ASSURANCEAMERICA CORPORATION (OTC BB: ASAM) today announced its unaudited financial results for the three and six months ended June30, 2010.Revenues were $15.6 million and $33.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, compared to revenues of $16.4 million and $34.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009.The Company reported a net loss of $161 thousand for the second quarter, compared to net income of $182 thousand for the same period in 2009....

 SulAmerica: Second Quarter Revenue Grows 9% and Reaches R$ 2 billion
Posted 2:02 PM Aug-31-2010
SAO PAULO, Aug. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sul America S.A. (BM&FBovespa: SULA11) today announces its second quarter 2010 results. Revenue grew 9% this period compared to the same quarter 2009 and reached R$ 2 billion. This portfolio represents 25% of SulAmerica's overall insurance premiums and comprises 1.2 million insured vehicles, with a 21% increase during the period....

 NJPTA Members Now Eligible for Lower Car Insurance Rates Thanks to Teachers' Insurance Plan of NJ
Posted 2:02 PM Aug-31-2010
RED BANK, N.J., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Teachers' Insurance Plan of NJ and the New Jersey State Parent Teacher Association (NJPTA) announced a new partnership which opens Teachers' Insurance's low rates and special services to NJPTA members. In addition to this new savings opportunity for hundreds of thousands of New Jerseyans, the partnership will generate much needed funding for local PTA chapters across the state."It is a pleasure to be associated with an organization that shares a commitment to education and has a tremendous track record of making a difference in the lives of New Jersey students throughout the state," stated Marc V. Buro, President of Teachers Auto Insurance Company of New Jersey....

 New Law Highlights States' Roles in Protecting Auto Insurance Customers
Posted 11:02 AM Aug-31-2010
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- A new law passed by the Missouri Legislature to better protect auto insurance policyholders from failing insurers went into effect last week. The legislation aids the state Department of Insurance (DOI) in tending to failing coverage providers by outlining the sets of circumstances under which an insurer may be considered financially hazardous. Although this new measure strengthens the safety net for insured public, OnlineAutoInsurance.com advises consumers to always check the viability of prospective insurers and to choose a financially strong provider regardless of the state of residence....

 2011 Buick Regal lauded for safety
Posted 9:01 PM Aug-30-2010
Aug. 30--CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story gave the wrong rear crash ratings for the Lexus IS and the Infiniti G35/G37. The 2011 Buick Regal has been named a Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, besting models from Lexus and Infiniti. The competing 2010 Acura TSX also has earned "good" ratings in all the crash tests performed by the nonprofit group, funded by auto insurers....