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Parents Urged to Prep Teen Drivers for “The 100 Deadliest Days”

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May 14th, 2012
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As many high school students prepare for prom and summer vacation, their excitement could easily manifest into reckless or distracted driving on the road. For this reason, parents are encouraged to prepare their teen drivers to travel safely during what has been dubbed ”The 100 Deadliest Days.”

Consumers Should Jump Ship to Other Car Insurance Companies

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May 7th, 2012
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A larger number of auto insurancecustomers who shop around for coverage are willing to switch car insurance companies after conducting their research, according to a new report from J.D. Power and Associates.

Is Auto Insurance Really Mandatory?

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May 3rd, 2012
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Amidst the nationwide debate over President Obama’s major health care initiative, an interesting question is frequently posed: Why is auto insurance mandated by the federal government when health care coverage is clearly not?

New Car Designs Put Child Safety at Risk

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April 13th, 2012
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The design of most new passenger cars makes it difficult to properly install child car seats, according to new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Tax Day Danger: Fatal Crashes Increase When Taxes are Due

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April 11th, 2012
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Before hitting the road this tax day, April 17, be sure to ramp up your defensive driving skills and double check your auto insurance policy. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the risk of fatal car crashes goes up the week taxes are due every year — and this year is no exception.

Texting and Driving Rampant Among Young Female Drivers

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March 28th, 2012
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Texting and driving is more likely to occur among young female drivers than young male drivers, according to a new study released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Not only are girls twice as likely to text and talk on their phones when behind the wheel, but they tend to eat, drink and groom while in transit.

The History of Mercury Insurance and Its Controversies

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March 27th, 2012
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Photo:  Los Angeles Times

Mercury Insurance has been the center of controversy over the past few years for its connection with a  California auto insurance measure that could force a surge for customers who allow their coverage to lapse.

NY Doctors Arrested in $279 Million Auto Insurance Fraud

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March 2nd, 2012
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The largest-ever auto insurance fraud involving New York’s no-fault insurance law resulted in the arrests of 36 doctors, lawyers and scam artists. The participants in this crime are accused of cheating insurance companies out of $279 million in bogus medical claims.

California Drivers: Show Proof of Auto Insurance With iPhones?

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February 20th, 2012
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A new auto insuranceproposal could allow drivers in California to access their proof of insurance right from their iPhones and other smartphones. The legislation maintains that drivers must always carry written documentation of financial responsibility, but is simply making it easier for them to do so, according to the Sacramento Bee.

Distracted Driving Rules to Limit Car Information Systems

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February 17th, 2012
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In an attempt to tackle distracted driving issues that have become life-threatening on the road, the Transportation Department announced first-ever guidelines to address the problem. The department says its rules are aimed at keeping drivers’ eyes on the roads but will require many automakers to adjust features on their vehicles geared to avoid texting and driving as well as surfing the internet.