http://www.PR.com/ Latest news releases from PR.com for Online Auto Insurance. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:37:33 -0500 © 2012 PR Worldwide, Inc. 60 en-us http://www.PR.com/images/logo_white.jpg http://www.PR.com/ 68 69 PR.com provides Free Press Release Distribution, & is a unique Directory of Businesses, Products, Services, & Jobs - in all industries. Find Full Company Profiles. http://www.pr.com/press-release/390322 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:30:00 -0500 Two bills introduced to the Rhode Island Legislature this year would together stop insurers from considering a trio of controversial factors that car insurers routinely use to price policies, according to Online Auto Insurance. The three factors are credit history, education level and homeowner status, and insurers across the country have repeatedly argued that evaluating those factors helps them give more affordable car [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/390322 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/388951 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:04:00 -0500 A Florida Senate committee gave the initial go-ahead last week to a bill that aims to reform the state’s no-fault system by making changes that include requiring medical facilities to be licensed before getting reimbursed and eliminating coverage for certain treatments, Online Auto Insurance News reports. Two separate bills are now circulating through the Legislature in the hopes that reforms to personal injury [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/388951 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/383581 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:10:00 -0500 Recent actions taken by Montana and Nevada regulators to expand online services for consumers highlights the ways in which state insurance regulators are improving their accessibility by opening up online channels of communication with consumers, according to Online Auto Insurance (OAI). Industry experts have noted that consumers seeking the lowest cost car insurance and other types of coverage have been conducting their [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/383581 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/382670 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:10:00 -0500 The recent news that West Virginia officials plan to study ways to prevent run-ins between deer and vehicles on the state’s roadways underscores the severity of the problem—and how important it is for motorists where such problems exist to be insured against these events, according to Online Auto Insurance (OAI). Authorities say the more than a million deer-vehicle collisions nationwide each year result in [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/382670 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/381755 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:30:00 -0500 Online Auto Insurance reports that recent discussions among members of the California auto insurance industry about the need for agents to change tactics in order to accommodate the increasing number of consumers buying their vehicle coverage online highlights the many options motorists have for purchasing policies. Industry experts have noted in recent years that people looking for cheap auto insurance rates are using [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/381755 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/380515 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 07:00:00 -0500 A recent warning from Rhode Island regulators about some of the often-overlooked insurance implications of winter weather highlights the importance of policyholders’ knowing that there are some situations in which their personal car policies may not apply, according to Online Auto Insurance (OAI). A recent consumer advisory issued by state regulators says that drivers who have snowplows attached to their vehicles [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/380515 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/379850 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:00:00 -0500 The recent news that auto insurer Mercury has asked the California Department of Insurance for permission to raise its premiums by an average of 6 percent statewide underscores the important role that state regulators play in overseeing insurers and protecting the public, according to Online Auto Insurance (OAI). Regulatory officials in all 50 states are tasked with overseeing the business practices of coverage providers [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/379850 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/379459 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:00:00 -0500 Online Auto Insurance reports that new changes to California vehicle coverage regulations could make the difference in whether drivers who have been involved in a vehicle crash are eligible for good-driver discounts. The updated rules, which were announced last week by state regulators, could be of interest to Golden State residents looking for low down payment auto insurance or other coverage types and are hoping to [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/379459 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/379240 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:09:27 -0500 If federal, state and local authorities’ urging motorists to sidestep safety risks and legal troubles by not drinking and driving over the holidays isn’t enough, Online Auto Insurance (OAI) is advising motorists that getting behind the wheel while under the influence can also have serious and long-lasting financial implications. Safety officials say drunken driving kills tens of thousands of people each year, [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/379240 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/372730 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 -0500 With federal safety officials announcing that hurricane season ends this month, Online Auto Insurance (OAI) advises consumers to use the time to ensure that they’ve protected their financial assets before next season begins. That means going over your vehicle policy and maybe even getting your agent on the phone to make sure your coverage protects against damages that are the result of events other than a crash. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/372730 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/368820 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 -0500 A recently announced move by Nevada regulators to make policy forms from the state’s top auto insurers available online provides consumers with a valuable opportunity to check out the fine points of policies before they sign, according to Online Auto Insurance (OAI). Trying to decipher policy details can be a daunting task for consumers. So the fact that the state Division of Insurance has posted forms used by the [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/368820 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/367047 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 07:02:00 -0500 A new report from Quality Planning that says incorrect information about their customers cost automobile insurers more than $15 billion last year highlights the importance of getting policy details right when buying coverage, according to Online Auto Insurance (OAI). Private vehicle insurers made more than $164 billion in premiums in 2010, but mistakes such as improperly reported mileage and undeclared drivers cost [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/367047 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/361214 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:00:00 -0400 New research from the Texas Transportation Institute that shows texting behind the wheel doubles the time it takes drivers to react -increasing their odds of crashing - is giving the public a new understanding of just how much of a negative effect mobile phones can have on driver safety, according to Online Auto Insurance. Federal safety officials say 9 percent of American drivers admit they text or email either [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/361214 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/359731 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 08:00:00 -0400 A new study showing that 4 million Americans admitted to driving drunk last year should serve as a wake-up call for scofflaws, according to Online Auto Insurance (OAI), because even those drunken drivers who don’t wind up hurting themselves or others can face serious consequences. In the Sunshine State, that could mean having to pay more for higher levels of auto insurance Florida motorists are required to carry, [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/359731 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/357985 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:00:00 -0400 A warning issued this week about the dangers deer pose on Michigan roads should also serve as a reminder to motorists nationwide about the importance of protecting themselves financially against damages caused by animals, weather and other forces of nature, according to Online Auto Insurance (OAI). The Michigan Deer Crash Coalition (MDCC) is urging drivers in that state to watch out for the hoofed herbivores on roadways. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/357985 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/354917 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:00:00 -0400 Safety advocates and the car insurance industry, along with many others, have been pushing for such measures to help cut down on the rate of accidents involving distracted driving. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/354917 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/352963 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:00:00 -0400 Even as residents of the storm-ravaged East Coast and other regions struggle to return to normal, experts say more severe weather may be heading their way. The impact of tropical storms Irene and Lee - and the threat of more storms that could strike soon - underscore how important it is for consumers seeking cheap insurance for young drivers or other demographics to be aware of exactly what their auto policy [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/352963 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/348791 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:00:00 -0400 It’s likely most drivers assume that if they are on the road and get hit by another car, they’re entitled to compensation for all of the damages they incur as a result of the accident. But the reality is much more complicated than that, according to a new FAQ by the writers at OnlineAutoInsurance.com. The latest FAQ deals with how car insurance claims are handled when one party is not 100 percent at fault for [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/348791 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/347306 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:00:00 -0400 A Washington state couple has lost its breach of contract lawsuit against Farmers Insurance in a case that hinged on the alleged existence of a so-called “phantom car” the couple claimed had forced them off the road. Underinsured motorist (UIM) policies often cover motorists for damages caused by vehicles that don’t actually strike the insured car, but even top rated auto insurance providers may refuse [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/347306 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/345920 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:00:00 -0400 California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones says the credit downgrade of the United States and a handful of large coverage providers should not affect insurers' ability to pay out on claims. Regulators around the country routinely monitor companies' financial situation to gauge their ability to pay all money owed to claimants. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/345920 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/343760 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 08:00:00 -0400 Certain anti-theft devices not only will deter thieves but also can result in a price-break on premiums. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/343760 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/341791 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:00:00 -0400 It may be tempting to save a few bucks on car insurance premiums by purchasing only the minimum liability coverage required by your state, but the writers at OnlineAutoInsurance.com point out that future costs could far outweigh short-term savings. A recent FAQ posted to the site makes clear why consumers with existing policies and those who are looking to buy car insurance online or in person should consider carrying [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/341791 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/339830 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:06:12 -0400 A representative from the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents told Online Auto Insurance News that a new promotion from GM and MetLife is undercutting agents’ role in the coverage-buying process. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/339830 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/338756 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:00:00 -0400 A new FAQ published on OnlineAutoInsurance.com explains an important but sometimes misunderstood factor in determining how much consumers pay for car insurance: Their ZIP code. In setting the price of a policy, insurers look at a broad range of data that can indicate risk levels, including whether motorists live in areas with lots of congestion, high accident rates and long commutes. Coverage providers look at those and [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/338756 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/337810 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:00:00 -0400 Oregonians can soon get paid to loan out their private cars through sharing services—and those who don’t own can rent by the hour—thanks to a new law that lets people keep their insurance coverage even when they share their vehicles for a fee when they’re not driving, according to Online Auto Insurance News. The state is set to become the second to allow “peer-to-peer” car sharing [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/337810 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/336261 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 08:00:00 -0400 A 2010 survey from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners indicated that only about 1-in-7 respondents could correctly interpret the notation used for the limits of a basic liability policy, and chances are that many drivers simply buy basic insurance to satisfy state law and may not even understand how much they’re covered for. To make maximum payouts more understandable, OnlineAutoInsurance.com has [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/336261 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/334542 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:00:00 -0400 In a new FAQ published on OnlineAutoInsurance.com, the writers discuss how to get financial protection for an event that no motorist wants to see happen: the theft of an automobile. Despite the penalties against motor vehicle theft in the United States, cars were stolen more than 700,000 times in 2010, according to a preliminary report from the FBI. While that’s a large number of vehicles getting swiped each year, [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/334542 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/332877 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:00:00 -0400 According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) most recent data on price trends in America, the price of insuring motor vehicles rose one-fifth of 1 percent between April and May. While that may seem like a minimal increase, the BLS reports that the cost of auto insurance in May 2011 was 3.8 percent higher than in May 2010. Source: http://www.bls.gov/cpi/ That means the same $1,500 annual policy purchased 13 [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/332877 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/331951 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:00:00 -0400 A new FAQ published by the writers at OnlineAutoInsurance.com outlines the fundamentals of liability car insurance, a type of coverage that practically all drivers in the country are required to carry. But despite the fact that most motorists must have this type of financial protection to cover any damages they may cause while behind the wheel, not all have a complete grasp on the particulars of it. A poll conducted in [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/331951 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/329427 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 08:00:00 -0400 In one of their latest FAQs, the writers at OnlineAutoInsurance.com explain that, although many may think that shopping for car insurance coverage is a two-step process - finding the cheapest policy and then buying it - it’s important to do some research about the coverage provider before making a final purchase. According to a 2010 J.D. Power and Associates survey of more than 14,000 people who had recently [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/329427 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/326780 Wed, 25 May 2011 08:00:00 -0400 A new FAQ recently published on OnlineAutoInsurance.com discusses what happens in the event that an insurer disagrees with the repair estimate produced by a shop chosen by the policyholder. At one point in the article, the writers highlight “steering,” an important issue related to auto insurance that many consumers may not be familiar with. In many states, there are laws on the books saying that consumers [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/326780 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/324062 Fri, 13 May 2011 08:00:00 -0400 Car insurance is an expensive product, and some of the most conservative drivers might use the protection it provides only a few times in their driving careers. So then why spend what could add up to tens of thousands of dollars in premiums over the course of a lifetime? In a new FAQ, the writers at OnlineAutoInsurance.com spell out the legal and financial reasons that drivers should get covered. First of all, motorists [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/324062 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/319922 Mon, 09 May 2011 08:00:00 -0400 In a new FAQ published by OnlineAutoInsurance.com, the writers point out an important issue for people who use their own cars to deliver goods for work: most personal auto insurance policies will not provide coverage for damages for accidents that happened while the car was being used for business purposes. The actual language excluding coverage for these types of incidents is sometimes even broader than just for [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/319922 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/317757 Mon, 02 May 2011 08:00:00 -0400 In a new FAQ published on OnlineAutoInsurance.com, the writers discuss which type of autos will cost the most to insure. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/317757 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/315962 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 03:00:00 -0400 A rate analysis by OnlineAutoInsurance.com shows that getting a DUI could end up costing a teenage Californian, on average, between $3,600 and $5,620 in extra car insurance premiums. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/315962 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/314861 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:00:00 -0400 As a new FAQ published on OnlineAutoInsurance.com points out, adding drivers — especially young ones — to a policy can have a serious impact on total premiums. Families wishing to see the best route to take when it comes to adding a younger driver to a policy can generate free car insurance quotes online to compare plans and choose the best options. Although adding a teen to a policy will almost certainly [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/314861 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/312593 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:00:00 -0400 In a new FAQ, the writers at OnlineAutoInsurance.com explain the details of a program that has been helping low-income Californians maintain proper car insurance coverage for more than 10 years. The California Low Cost Automobile Insurance (CLCA) program, OnlineAutoInsurance.com says, provides access to coverage for state residents who have been continually licensed for at least three years and can prove that they are [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/312593 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/310752 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:00:00 -0400 An analysis of rates from 13 California insurers show that uninsured motorist insurance can add significant protection for a small cost. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/310752 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/308700 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:00:00 -0400 In most states, there are three different types of auto insurance coverages pertaining to damages to cars and other types of property: property damage liability, collision and comprehensive. Property damage liability actually does not cover damage to the policyholder’s own car. Rather, it can be used to pay for damages to other people’s cars that were caused by the policyholder. On the other hand, there are [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/308700 Online Auto Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/307139 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:00:00 -0400 Checking resources like consumer-complaint reports can help ensure that policyholders will be satisfied with their coverage providers. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/307139 Online Auto Insurance