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1 in 7 Drivers May Be Without Auto Insurance Nationwide

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January 19th, 2010
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A new study shows that 1 in 7 drivers (or 14 percent)may be without auto insurance across the country. Conducted by the Insurance Council, this number is expected to get worse through the year.

Accumulation of Data

The council, whichtrackeddrivers from the period of 2005 to 2007, was able to estimate the uninsured population by using a ratio of insurance claims made by individuals who were injured by uninsured drivers to the claims that were made by those who were injured by insured drivers.

Insurance Companies Likely On the Hook for Financial Responsibility Tax

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January 19th, 2010
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On Thursday, Jan. 14, President Barack Obama unveiled his plan to have financial institutions pay taxes as a way to pay back bailout funds received in 2008. Known as the Financial Responsibility Tax, many banks, and possibly some insurance companies that did not receive financial bailouts may be responsible for paying it.

Are Water Pipes Covered by Your Home Insurance?

Posted in Home Insurance

January 18th, 2010
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Winter has descended on America once again, plunging much of the nation into bitter cold. Freezing temperatures are not at all uncommon – in some places it may even seem like they’re the norm – and along with them comes all kinds of problems for home owners. One of the most common complications of cold weather is bursting, broken water pipes, and home owners need to be absolutely certain that their home insurance covers the resulting damages.

24 Charged with Trying to Lower Auto Insurance Rates via Interstate Scam

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January 18th, 2010
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Twenty-four individuals looking to lower their auto insurance premiums were caught in an interstate scam that involved them registering for certificates of title for their vehicles and identifying themselves as Pennsylvania drivers. The drivers who mostly resided in New York and New Jersey were facing charges felonies, including one count of auto insurance fraud and one count of false application.

Fireproofing Your Home

Posted in Home Insurance

January 15th, 2010
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Fire can have devastating effects on all it touches and this element is a leading cause for accidental deaths in the nation. Taking fires seriously and making all attempts to fireproof your home is the only logical decision, and being proactive in fire prevention certainly helps.

Bizarre Insurance Stories from Around the Web

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January 15th, 2010
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We all love to read bizarre stories now and again, and here are several that might really shock you.

[source: Kenosha Police Department]

New Highway Report Grades States on Their Road Safety

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January 15th, 2010
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The Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety has released its 2010 Roadmap to State Highway Safety Laws report, which has graded states on their ability to keep their drivers safe. By issuing this yearly report card, the Advocates hope to increase safety on the road for the millions of drivers in the country.

What’s Happened to AIG?

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January 14th, 2010
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For AIG, a company that made so much commotion at the end of 2008 and beginning of 2009, it’s kind of strange that it hasn’t made as much as a cricket’s chirp as of late. The insurance giant holds a significant place in history as one of the companies responsible for costing taxpayers billions in bailout funds. But since the company somehow steered its way out of the spotlight not long after this major issue, let’s take a look at where it has been and what it’s been up to in 2010.

License to Laugh: IMPROV Traffic School Makes Its Way to Arizona

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January 14th, 2010
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Arizona’s Supreme Court has recently approved the IMPROV Traffic School, an interactive and fun traffic school for state motorists. Originally getting its start in Los Angeles in the 80s, it is now broadening its horizon. First stop? Arizona.

What is IMPROV Traffic School?

In the early 1980s, Gary Alexander decided to partner with the famous Improv Comedy Club to create a unique traffic school along with some defensive driving programs for Los Angeles motorists. The idea was to make the process fun to help more people learn effectively.

What’s Covered in a Home Insurance Policy?

Posted in Home Insurance , Infographics

January 13th, 2010
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Do you know what’s really covered in a home insurance policy? Not many people do. It is important to have home insurance because it is designed to help protect you, the homeowner, from the different risks associated with owning a home.

We detailed what is and is not covered in a general home insurance policy so that you could better understand your needs ahead of time.