Archive for June, 2011

Discover How Car Insurance Groups Are Calculated

June 29, 2011  Written by Admin  

If you are planning to purchase a brand new vehicle, you would have realized that car insurance for the vehicle is an absolute must to safe guard your vehicle in this day and age. With the steady rise in thefts and natural calamities that occur at different parts of the world on a daily basis, you cannot imagine sleeping peacefully without car insurance for your vehicle these days. Even though there are many insurance companies in the market competing with each other to offer you their car insurance policies, there are some basic facts that you need to really understand before you settle for an insurance policy.

One of the most significant aspects that determine what amount of premium will have to borne is car insurance group ratings. Read full article…

Cheap Car Insurance & the Data Selling Scandal

June 29, 2011  Written by Admin  

It has been revealed this week that companies offering cheap car insurance have been doing what was previously pretty much unthinkable to the average driver – they have been selling data to companies offering no win no fee services. Yes, insurance companies have been selling your details to various companies if you have had a crash, whether a minor accident or a major incident, in the past few years. This issue is that serious that many individuals in parliament and from various other walks of public life have been condemning the practice… especially because it is actually costing drivers money.

How is it costing drivers money then? Wel

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Are companies effective in addressing driver distraction accidents?

June 25, 2011  Written by Admin  

Many vehicle insurance claims are the result of accidents caused by driver distraction. Those drivers who were distracted are unlikely to admit to these distractions and it might be difficult for companies to accurately measure whether driver distraction has indeed contributed to the accident. Can companies do more to prevent their employees from distracted driving activities?

A friend from the Insurance Telematics industry has shared interesting data from the US which we would like to share on this Blog:

Matt Howard, co-founder and CEO of ZoomSafer, on what companies are doing—or not doing—about distracted driving

Some 62% of US companies have adopted written policies prohibiting employees from using a mobile phone while driving for company business, according to a new survey conducted by ZoomSafer. Thi Read full article…

Sacramento Car Insurance

June 23, 2011  Written by Admin  

One of the most pertinent responsibilities of automobile drivers is that of obtaining quality Sacramento car insurance. Mandated by law and invaluable in the event of an accident, proper vehicle protection is a crucial consideration for a multitude of reasons. Due to the fact that so many millions of individuals are in the market for such a provision, Sacramento auto insurance has steadily grown to become one of the most popularly sought services in the state of California. In order to be confident in their decisions regarding policies and payment plans, vehicle owners must conduct a considerable amount of independent research concerning coverage, premium prices, and deductibles.

When a driver prepares to commit to purchasing a protection plan for a car, truck, or motorcycle, he or she does well to compare Sacramento car insurance quotes.

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Undercover Sting Uncovers Auto Insurance Fraud

June 20, 2011  Written by Admin  

Car insurance fraud is something that many auto insurance companies face on a daily basis. It is very sad that criminals feel it necessary to take advantage of their auto insurers by staging accidents and filing false auto claims for accidents that they faked on purpose. Law enforcement officials have begun cracking down on people who engage in this type of illegal activity.

In Tampa Bay, Florida law enforcement officers from Hillsborough County took action against multiple assailants who have allegedly staged car accidents. The police involved call their investigation into the auto insurance fraud “Operation No Pain No Gain. O

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