You’d Better Shop Around

Depending on where you live, your quotes for auto insurance premiums may have increased by nearly 22 percent–or decreased by almost 14 percent–during the past year, reports Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States. That’s why shopping for car insurance can pay off in savings.

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Insurance.com’s 2004 Auto Insurance Pricing Report highlights the average change in auto insurance premium quotes on a state-by-state basis, based on actual pricing information from 12 of the nation’s leading auto insurance companies. The quote information was collected from more than 100,000 car insurance quotes provided by Insurance.com to its customers in 2004. Read more . . .

Car Insurance Changes

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Way back in the good ole’ 1960s car buyers spent about 25 percent of their $8,000 median income on a new car. Today, consumers can expect to pay $27,000 for a new automobile, more than half of the median $48,000 U.S. household income. Times have changed, but has your insurance kept up?

Consider liability coverage. Today’s minimum liability limits for auto insurance were established in 1967, when financial responsibility laws were adjusted to meet the Read more . . .

Do Some Homework Before You Purchase Auto Insurance

Purchasing auto insurance can seem like a simple task to many people. While basic policies are fairly standard, the real test is at claims time. Consumers can face several unexpected problems and inconveniences when they do not research the services of their insurance company and policy before making a purchase. Read more . . .