December 14, 2022
AgencyBest time to buy for your home
Furniture: January and July You could save 30% to 60% buying furniture in January and July, as stores try to clear out inventory and make way for new pieces, which manufacturers introduce in February and August. Floor samples especially often sell for a song, so don’t hesitate to ask. Storage Essentials: January and August In […]
November 29, 2022
AgencyProgressive is largest car insurer in US
State Farm is no longer the largest car insurer in the United States. It has been overtaken by Progressive Corporation, which took a 14% market share in 2021, compared to State Farm’s 13.9%, according to GlobalData’s Insurance Database. Progressive has been on a steady growth trajectory in motor insurance over the past few years, increasing […]
November 4, 2022
AgencyStates with the most expensive home insurance
A national home insurance study has found that a policyholder’s state makes all the difference when it comes to pricing. The report found that some of the top US states in terms of home insurance prices are located in the Midwest. Among those US Midwest states, Kansas takes the top spot for the priciest state, […]
October 27, 2022
AgencyCatalytic converter thefts
A new report has uncovered that there has been a significant surge in the number of auto claims made for catalytic converter theft in the US within the past couple of years – and it is costing insurers a lot of money. The catalytic converter is the part of an automobile’s exhaust system that helps […]
October 26, 2022
AgencyUsage based insurance
More consumers are willing to unbundle their home and auto policies in order to take advantage of usage-based insurance (UBI) programs, according to the U.S. Auto Insurance Q3 2022 Shopping LIST Report from JD Power and TransUnion. Increasing auto premiums have driven customers to seek UBI programs as a way to save money by personalizing […]
October 24, 2022
AgencyStolen car found buried
Three decades after a car was reported stolen in Northern California, police are digging the missing convertible out of the yard of a $15 million mansion built by a man with a history of arrests for murder, attempted murder and insurance fraud. The convertible Mercedes Benz, filled with bags of unused concrete, was discovered Thursday […]
October 21, 2022
AgencyDefinitions of personal auto insurance – Liability
The insuring agreement of part A of the Personal Auto Policy provides liability coverage to the insured should the insured become legally responsible for damages to another party because of an auto accident; the agreement also provides for defense costs coverage in case the insured is sued by the injured party. These coverages are subject […]
October 21, 2022
AgencyDefinitions of personal auto insurance – Liability
The insuring agreement of part A of the Personal Auto Policy provides liability coverage to the insured should the insured become legally responsible for damages to another party because of an auto accident; the agreement also provides for defense costs coverage in case the insured is sued by the injured party. These coverages are subject […]
October 17, 2022
AgencyMany Tesla fires after hurricane
A Florida senator is calling for action from the Transportation Department and automakers after a series of electric vehicle fires tied to Hurricane Ian. The storm caused flooding and destruction across the state, and fire officials say they are still seeing its impact with EV batteries catching fire after saltwater damage. The National Highway Traffic […]
October 14, 2022
AgencyHurricanes doing more damage
The year 2020 showed us a record breaking number of Atlantic-hurricanes, with 30 named storms, 14 of which morphed into hurricanes with a record tying 7 of those intensifying into major hurricanes. Of the 30 named storms, 11 made landfall in the contiguous United States, exceeding the old record of 9 set in 1916. If global […]