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Florida City Fights Fake Insurance

The powers-that-be in the Florida city of Hialeah have had enough of drivers who carry fake insurance cards. This week, they did something about it. Police were tasked with arresting anyone who, when pulled over, provided a fake insurance card or certificate. The problem of drivers faking insurance is nearly an epidemic in Hialeah, and indeed in [...]
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No Medical Marijuana on Auto Insurers’ Dimes

It has been argued that health insurance was never intended to cover medical marijuana. But claims for medical marijuana coverage have been pouring in for the victims of wrecks, whose health care for injuries sustained in accidents is often paid in part or full by auto insurance policies. Michigan lawmakers are poised to put their foot [...]
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Most Commonly Stolen Cars in the US, 2010

Do you drive a car that puts you at risk for automobile theft? It could happen to anyone – but it’s undeniable that it happens more often to owners of high-theft vehicles. There are brands and makes of cars that year after year prove to be frighteningly attractive to car thieves. Did you know that [...]
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New Jersey Auto Insurance Rates Rising – Again

They’re baaaack. After years of encouraging decline, New Jersey automobile insurance rates are rising yet again. New Jersey has long had a reputation as one of the most expensive states in the U.S. to insure a car. It looks like that reputation won’t abate anytime soon. Between 2005 and 2008 New Jersey auto insurance bills shrank when [...]
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Massachusetts Rekindles Debate Over Credit Scoring in Auto Insurance

The state of Massachusetts has once again become a battleground for debate concerning the practice of credit scoring in the automobile insurance industry. The Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents (MAIA) recently created a petition to prevent auto insurance companies from engaging in the dubious practice. Credit scoring involves an auto insurance company using a consumer’s credit [...]
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Teens Considered Risky Drivers

The majority of Americans consider teenagers on the whole to be risky drivers, according to a recent study by Allstate Insurance. What’s more, the study results reveal most Americans support government efforts to delay the full licensure of teen drivers. Under such programs, called graduated driver licensing (GDL), teens must gather experience behind the wheel before [...]
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GM Offers Free Car Insurance

General Motors is looking to entice new customers by offering a year of free insurance for GM car buyers in Oregon and Washington. Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac vehicles all qualify. The insurance GM is providing free of charge exceeds the minimum requirements for both states. It includes liability insurance and physical damage coverage. The insurance [...]
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