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Finding a good deal on auto insurance is not easy, but possible. It takes a lot of time and patience, but after everything is calculated and the final decision is made, it is easy to see how important this investigation was.

Insurance rates can be affected by various factors and adjusters take these things into account when devising a quote. Things like your personal driving record, average mileage, credit ratings and the make and model of a vehicle can affect how much, or how little, you pay in insurance costs.

A major auto insurance company, Co-operative Insurance (CIS), has not renewed the policies of about two thousand of its customers despite promising them it will. As the result, the uninsured motorists drive illegally due to the fault of their insurance company.

A committee in Michigan’s House of Representatives approved a bill yesterday that would affect auto insurance for any driver over the age of 65, reported the Detroit Free Press.

Modern life, especially if you live in a North American city, is hectic and complicated. Multitasking, stress, high prices, job demands, pollution, overpopulation… the list is endless! Living in the midst of all that, we at least can make our life a bit more bearable if we use efficient transportation.

How much coverage do I need?It is impossible to predict how much you might have to pay in case if you are responsible for a car accident.

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) has submitted a letter to the board of directors of 21st Century Insurance Group proposing to acquire the outstanding 38.1 percent publicly held shares of 21st Century for $19.75 per share in cash.

Time and time again motorists in B.C. are regaled with horror stories of private auto insurance rate hikes and reassured they enjoy the lowest premiums thanks to the government run ICBC.

The Volkswagen Group has announced that a new insurance service is to be made available to its customers, with individually branded motor insurance products for five of its brands to be administered by Zurich.

Drivers in communities with an auto-insurance fraud task force will see a higher average auto insurance discount than the rest of the state. Daniel Johnston, executive director of the Automobile Insurers Bureau of Massachusetts, said the task forces have brought down high auto insurance rates all over the state.

It was only a matter of time. For several years, electronic devices in cars have monitored acceleration and braking to save fuel and improve safety. Now, they're saving some of that data to give automakers and police a better idea of how you drive.

The cost and crashworthiness of vehicles as well as drivers’ safety habits affect the cost of auto insurance. In 2005, 43,443 people died in motor vehicle crashes and an additional 2,699,000 people were injured. Out of concern for public safety and to help reduce the cost of crashes, insurers support safe driving initiatives.

In December, parking lots closely portray scenes from Mel Gibson's “Mad Max.” Ravaged shoppers desperately prowl among crowded parking spaces amid lurking criminals that target those unsuspecting.

On Halloween (which, in retrospect, seemed appropriate), I took my 12-year-old fishing truck into the dealership for an oil change. Much to my surprise, four hours later I was driving home in a new fishing truck. As with most automobile purchases, I learned some things. Let me share a few.

Ford, GM, and Chrysler have asked for legislation from the government to help with healthcare costs. The auto companies are hoping for new laws to make affordable generic drugs more accessible to their workers. They’re also lobbying for a Federal high risk insurance that would reimburse companies insurance plans for large medical claims.

Empowered by the Internet and bombarded by ever-increasing auto-insurance advertising, consumers are shopping more aggressively for insurance, and prices are coming down, according to the chief executive of Progressive Corp. (PGR), the nation's third largest auto insurer. "There is a power shift to the consumer," President and CEO Glenn M. Renwick said during Progressive's third-quarter conference call Friday.

There are a lot of dishonest people out there who for whatever reason make decisions that compromise the safety and well-being of innocent people. A reflection of this is in the auto insurance scams that happen every day, under the guise of an everyday small fender bender. Imagine getting into a small accident that results in a small dent and then wrangled into an enormous and stressful insurance claim that could cost you thousands of dollars over the course of years.

Hot Wheels, the National Insurance Crime Bureau's companion study to its annual Hot Spots auto theft report examines data reported to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and determines the vehicle make, model, and model year most reported stolen in 2005.

The Insurance Information Institute has nine suggestions to help you save on your auto insurance policies. Auto insurance premiums can vary from company to company and from coverage to coverage, so be sure to shop around.

Farmers Insurance Group of Companies, including Farmers Insurance Exchange and Mid-Century Insurance Company, have good news for their nearly 247,000 auto insurance policyholders and new customers. Beginning October 23, 2006, the companies will offer a rare annual auto insurance policy that will allow Farmers auto insurance policyholders and new customers to choose a full-year auto policy term option in addition to the current six-month policy term option.

If you've ever been involved in a road accident you will know how truly awful the whole experience can be. Pain, injury, and sometimes death of driver or passengers can be distressing on all levels whether that's physical, mental, or both depending the severity of the accident.

Auto insurance for your car is the same as health insurance for you and your family. You cannot underestimate importance of auto insurance. An accident can happen at any time. Even if you are a careful driver, you could be the victim of somebody else's carelessness.

21st Century Insurance Group TW, one of the pioneers of selling insurance direct to consumers, announced today it has begun offering private passenger automobile insurance to drivers in New Jersey. 21st's entry into New Jersey gives consumers a new low-cost auto insurance option that includes superior policy features, 24/7 customer service and A+ financial strength.

Government-run auto insurance programs in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba perform worst in terms of cost, affordability, fair pricing and consumer choice, according to a new study comparing auto insurance markets in 61 international jurisdictions released today by The Fraser Institute.

One of the best ways to keep your auto insurance costs down is to have a good driving record. Listed below are other things you can do to lower your insurance costs. 1. Shop Around. Prices vary from company to company, so it pays to shop around. Get at least three price quotes. You can call companies directly or access information on the Internet.