Whether you’re buying your first car or simply moving off your parents’ insurance for the first time, you might have some questions about getting your own car insurance. First, there’s the financial side of it, from figuring out what a fair price is to choosing coverages, limits, and deductibles that best fit your needs and […]
How Telematics Can Mitigate Personal Auto Hard Market Pricing
Tell me if you’ve heard this one before: The insurance market is hardening. Policy rates are going up and independent insurance agents need to help personal lines clients manage those impending increases. However, the story has changed in recent years—through telematics. Some independent insurance agents may be skeptical. That’s to be expected. Many have been hesitant […]
Top 14 Benefits of Telematics Beyond Tracking
When most fleet managers think of telematics, the first image that likely pops up is a digital map with dots showing where their vehicles are at any specific time. “While many fleets have realized the benefits of location tracking, the most successful telematics deployments are those that go beyond GPS. Telematics sits at the heart […]
What Should I Do If I Get into a Car Accident with a Rental Vehicle?
People often rent vehicles when going on vacation, particularly if they are driving long distances and want to avoid putting the wear and tear on their own car. Rental cars are also used when car owners need to have repairs made to their own vehicles. Whatever the reason for renting a vehicle, there are important […]
Can I Get Auto Insurance with a Foreign License?
With so many people from around the world living in the U.S., it is natural to wonder and ask, “Can I get auto insurance with a foreign license?” The short answer is that you can, but you may not be able to from every insurance company. We’ll walk you through what you need to get […]
How Much Should I Spend on a Car?
Leather interior. Rearview cameras. Automatic emergency braking. While you may dream of a shiny new car with all these features and more, you may need to prepare for sticker shock. The average new car costs more than $40,000, and used cars average above $21,000. Of course you can buy a brand new car for as […]
What Are the Main Factors That Influence Car Insurance Premiums?
Insurance companies analyze a vast number of factors to determine the premiums paid by their customers. Some of these factors can be improved by the policyholders, while no one can improve other policy determining factors. The following top factors can have a significant impact on the premium paid by a policyholder: Demographic data. The driver’s age, […]
RV Insurance 101
Recreational vehicles, or RVs, include a wide range of motorhomes, from camper vans to bus conversions, organized by classes: Class A, B and C. Your RV insurance will depend on the class of your vehicle, how much you use it, whether you live in it full time and other factors. The classes of RV include: […]
A Complete Guide to Motorcycle Insurance
Whether you’re a road warrior seeking adventure or you’re just looking for a way to get around town, there’s nothing quite like driving a motorcycle. As you would with a car, you’ll need insurance if you want to protect yourself, your passengers and your investment. And just as you’d shop around for auto insurance quotes, […]
Usage-Based Insurance and How it Can Save You Money on Your Auto Insurance Premium
If I were to suggest that you allow your auto insurance company to track your driving habits, you might say, “no way, I don’t want to be tracked!” But, if I were to tell you that by allowing your insurance company to track your driving, you might be eligible for a discount on your premium, […]
The Most Common Commercial Car Insurance Exclusions
Commercial car insurance is, as the name suggests, designed for vehicles used for commercial purposes. There are many differences between a commercial policy and a regular one, which covers personal-usage cars. There are greater coverage limits, greater reimbursement sums and the possibility of adding a fleet of vehicles. There are certain activities that will void […]
What Is Gap Insurance and How Does It Work?
If you drive a new car off the dealer’s lot, having made your deposit and looking forward to your first payment, but wind up in an accident that makes the car unusable, what recourse do you have? Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance is the answer. What Is Gap Insurance? Guaranteed Asset Protection insurance protects the […]
How Much Car Insurance Do I Need? 5 Key Coverage Considerations
Of all the many adulting tasks we’re faced with, figuring out insurance is among the most confusing. Health? Life? House? Car? Yes! For car insurance, most state laws require every driver to have a minimum level of coverage, but how much and what type of coverage varies by state – so, should you get more […]
Check Your Auto Insurance if You’re Going to Make Deliveries
With much of the country practicing social distancing and self-quarantines due to the coronavirus pandemic, many companies are looking for delivery drivers to get groceries, takeout meals and other items to customers. If you’re looking to pick up some extra cash as a delivery driver and using your own car, be aware of possible auto […]
What’s Covered by Umbrella Insurance?
Homeowners insurance protects you if, say, a fire burns your house to the ground. That’s a start. But you also need to think about protecting your home against something equally dangerous: a lawsuit. If a houseguest slips in the bathtub, you could get sued. Lose the lawsuit and you could lose all of your assets, […]
Umbrella Insurance is the New Liability Coverage
It seems as though the wealthier an individual is, the higher the risk of being sued. It’s just one of the downsides of being affluent, especially if that person is also a business owner. In opportunistic lawsuits, primary policies like standard car insurance, home insurance and a business owner’s policy do not fully protect a […]
How Telematics Devices are Driving Discounts for Commercial Auto Insurance
Ever wonder what happens while your company drivers are on the road? Looking for new ways to monitor and manage cost of insuring a fleet of commercial vehicles? If professional drivers keep your business rolling, telematics devices now offer you new, real-time insights into ways to manage and monitor your risk exposures. For businesses that […]
10 Ways Driving Analytics are Affecting Insurance
You may have noticed a lot of buzz about driving analytics lately, and for good reason. Driving analytics are primed to change the way vehicles and drivers are insured, and even conceivably change the way individuals drive, for the better. What is Driving Analytics? Also referred to as telematics, driving analytics tracks driver data like […]
What Insurance Does an Uber or Lyft Driver Need?
If you drive for a ride-hailing company like Uber or Lyft, or if you’re thinking of joining one, insurance coverage can seem like a secondary concern or something too complicated to tackle. But it’s more important than you think – and inaction could put you at risk. Do you have the right auto insurance to […]
How Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Affect Your Auto Insurance Quotes
For many hybrid drivers, ditching the gas guzzler for something a bit greener may be more about lifestyle than economics. But if you choose one of these vehicles, it could cost you when it comes to auto insurance quotes. Hybrid car insurance generally costs more than coverage for gas-powered vehicles, according to a 2008 study […]