Category Archives: Auto Insurance News
Why auto insurance costs are rising at the fastest rate in 47 years
As car prices moderate from a pandemic-era surge, insurance has pushed the cost of car ownership to the brink for many Americans. New data out on Wednesday from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed auto insurance costs last month were 22.2% higher … Continue reading
Number of Uninsured Drivers Increases as Rates Rise 5.9% in H1 2023
By Will Jones As personal auto insurance rates continue to accelerate upward, drivers are at a crossroads. Some are taking to the market to find cheaper rates—while others are choosing to drive without coverage. Auto insurance premiums have increased at … Continue reading
Auto Insurance Rates On The Rise
DRIVER SAFETY: DISTRACTIONS April is distracted driving awareness month. Distracted driving is driving while doing another activity that takes your attention away from the road, and can greatly increase the chance of a motor vehicle crash. There are three main … Continue reading
S-M-A-R-T Tips for Preventing Distracted Driving
As the parent of a new teen driver, there’s plenty to worry about. You might question your teen’s skills behind the wheel. Or you’re concerned they’ll become distracted by a cellphone, other passengers or trying to eat while on … Continue reading
Harvey Claims
The anniversary of the date Hurricane Harvey made landfall on the Texas coast is quickly approaching on August 25, 2018. Texas law requires TWIA policyholders to report claims for windstorm damage within one year of the date the property was … Continue reading
Exercise has positive effect on drivers
EXERCISE HAS POSITIVE EFFECT ON MATURE DRIVERS Research by The Hartford and the MIT AgeLab shows positive effects of exercise on mature drivers. Exercise delivers many health benefits – did you know it can also improve driving skills? The Hartford Center for … Continue reading
HB 335
I received an email yesterday asking me to email my state representative and tell him to vote NO to a bill that is on the calendar. It was for House Bill 335 which is designed to prohibit the use of … Continue reading
New Auto Insurance Company
First Connect http://www.firstconnectinsurance.com/ There is a new auto insurance company in Texas. They are based in Austin and Texas owned. We are appointed with them and starting to write business. First Connect is trying to do things a little different and … Continue reading
Friday news
Pearl Harbor remembered: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/12/07/pearl-harbor-heroes-remembered-on-71st-anniversary/ Unemployment numbers: http://www.gallup.com/poll/159104/unadjusted-unemployment-shoots-back.aspx Personal insurance rates are up: http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2012/12/07/273171.htm Commercial insurance rates are up: http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2012/12/06/273005.htm Texas workers comp notice: http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southcentral/2012/12/06/273048.htm
