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Insurance News - The Main Street America Group Files for 7.6 Percent Rate


The Main Street America Group Files for 7.6 Percent Rate Decrease for Private-Passenger Auto Insurance in Massachusetts (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)
The Main Street America Group, a super regional property-casualty insurance carrier, announced today it has filed for a 7.6 percent average premium decrease for its NGM Insurance Company private-passenger auto coverage in Massachusetts with the commonwealth's Division of Insurance.

N.J. lawmakers ponders need for large auto insurance cards (Asbury Park Press)
TRENTON Ever wonder why New Jersey's auto insurance cards are so much larger than a driver's license or vehicle registration?

Arbella Insurance cuts auto insurance rates (Insurance Business Review)
Arbella Insurance Group, an auto insurer, is planning to reduce premium costs by up to 28% next year under a proposed rate filing made to the Massachusetts division of insurance.

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Insurance News - DTRIC Insurance cuts Hawaii auto rates by 25% (Honolulu Advertiser)


DTRIC Insurance cuts Hawaii auto rates by 25% (Honolulu Advertiser)
DTRIC Insurance Co. said it is reducing auto insurance rates for its Hawai'i customers by up to 25 percent. Both new and current customers will benefit from DTRIC's new rate reduction, the company said.

Assemblyman ponders need for larger auto insurance cards (Asbury Park Press)
Ever wonder why New Jersey's auto insurance cards are so much larger than a driver's license or vehicle registration? Assemblyman Patrick Diegnan wonders. "It just doesn't make sense to have two motor vehicle documents at one size and a third document a completely different size,'' Diegnan said. The Middlesex County Democrat has introduced legislation requiring insurers to provide wallet-sized ...

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Insurance News - The Main Street America Group Files for 7.6 Percent Rate


The Main Street America Group Files for 7.6 Percent Rate Decrease for Private-Passenger Auto Insurance in Massachusetts (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)
The Main Street America Group, a super regional property-casualty insurance carrier, announced today it has filed for a 7.6 percent average premium decrease for its NGM Insurance Company private-passenger auto coverage in Massachusetts with the commonwealth's Division of Insurance.

Electric Insurance Company Submits Amendment to Massachusetts Personal Auto Insurance Rate Filing (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
BEVERLY, Mass.----Electric Insurance Company, a Beverly, Massachusetts based national provider of auto, homeowners, condominium, and renters insurance, announced today that it has submitted an amendment to its November 19th Massachusetts personal auto insurance rate filing with the Department of Insurance.

NJ: Auto Insurance Card Size Debated (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Ever wonder why New Jersey's auto insurance cards are so much larger than a driver's license or vehicle registration? Assemblyman Patrick Diegnan wonders.

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Insurance News - Mandating Insurance Tricky in California (Washington Post) SACRAMENTO, Calif. --


Mandating Insurance Tricky in California (Washington Post)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- To bring about universal coverage in California, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says people must start thinking about health insurance the way they do auto insurance _ as a responsibility everyone must shoulder.

Auto insurance plan faces local roadblock (Boston Globe)
Governor Deval Patrick's plan to deregulate auto insurance took another step forward last week, as companies filed initial plans for rates under the new system. But for the reforms to take effect, the administration will have to get by the sea of tacks and nails being scattered in front of it by one of the governor's earliest supporters.

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Insurance News - State Auto Names Allison Director of Government Relations (Insurance Journal)


State Auto Names Allison Director of Government Relations (Insurance Journal)
Columbus, Ohio-based The State Auto Insurance Cos. recently named Jon Allison as director of government relations. Additionally, Allison has been elected assistant vice president by the board of direc

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Insurance News - Cost is key concern for Schwarzenegger's insurance mandate (KTVN Reno)


Cost is key concern for Schwarzenegger's insurance mandate (KTVN Reno)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger says people must start thinking about health insurance the way they do auto insurance -- as a responsibility everyone must shoulder to make the system work.

Long elusive accused 'runner' to face charges: Police to bring suspect from New York to Lawrence in insurance fraud case (Eagle-Tribune Online)
LAWRENCE - A three-year search will end tomorrow when police detectives travel to New York City to pick up accused auto insurance fraud "runner" Joel "Nikko" Vega and bring him back to Lawrence.

Mandating insurance tricky in California (The San Luis Obispo Tribune)
To bring about universal coverage in California, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says people must start thinking about health insurance the way they do auto insurance - as a responsibility everyone must shoulder. In January, Schwarzenegger proposed a plan requiring all Californians to have health coverage, promising to spread the cost among individuals, businesses, hospitals, insurers and the ...

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Insurance News - Auto Insurance Companies File Rate Changes (WCVB TheBostonChannel.com via Yahoo!


Auto Insurance Companies File Rate Changes (WCVB TheBostonChannel.com via Yahoo! News)
A new era in the state's auto insurance industry is about to begin, and residents are getting the first look at some of the rates being offered.

New Allstate Insurance Co. opens (Jefferson City News Tribune)
Allstate Insurance Company is opening a new agency, operated by Lance Robb, in Jefferson City at 520 Dix Road. Office hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday and on Saturday by appointment.

Farmers Insurance Claims Team Assists Victims of Malibu Fires (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
LOS ANGELES----Farmers Insurance Group of Companies has deployed claims teams to the Malibu area to assist victims of the fires.

Posted by Administrator at 07:25 PM |

Insurance News - Berkshire auto insurance rates may be lower (Capital News 9)


Berkshire auto insurance rates may be lower (Capital News 9)
Massachusetts drivers are getting new auto insurance rates as a gift this holiday season. Berkshire County bureau reporter Ryan Burgess has more.

For Cape Ann drivers, it will pay to shop for insurance (Gloucester Daily Times)
BOSTON - Gloucester drivers with unblemished records could save more than 19 percent on their auto insurance next year - but they'll have to shop around.

Area drivers face choices in insurance (The Republican)
BOSTON - Drivers in Western Massachusetts should search for the best auto-insurance rates next year, because insurers are offering some broad choices in products and premiums, says the state's insurance commissioner.

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Insurance News - For Cape Ann drivers, it will pay to shop for


For Cape Ann drivers, it will pay to shop for insurance (Gloucester Daily Times)
BOSTON - Gloucester drivers with unblemished records could save more than 19 percent on their auto insurance next year - but they'll have to shop around.

Drivers could see bigger drop in insurance rates (Sentinel & Enterprise)
BOSTON -- Drivers unhappy with the 7.7 percent average statewide discount in auto insurance rates have something to be thankful for this holiday.

Area drivers face choices in insurance (The Republican)
BOSTON - Drivers in Western Massachusetts should search for the best auto-insurance rates next year, because insurers are offering some broad choices in products and premiums, says the state's insurance commissioner.

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Insurance News - Impact of New Auto Insurance Rates (WBUR Boston) A look


Impact of New Auto Insurance Rates (WBUR Boston)
A look at the changes ahead for drivers in Massachusetts, as auto insurance companies begin filing policy rates under the state's new "managed competition" system.

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Insurance News - Mass. Auto Insurance Getting Overhaul (AP via Yahoo! Finance) Most


Mass. Auto Insurance Getting Overhaul (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Most drivers can look forward to a drop in their car insurance rates under the state's new competitive system, but insurance officials couldn't say how big the average decrease would be statewide.

Impact of New Auto Insurance Rates (WBUR Boston)
A look at the changes ahead for drivers in Massachusetts, as auto insurance companies begin filing policy rates under the state's new "managed competition" system.

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Insurance News - Drivers Put New Auto Insurance System To Test (WBZ Boston)


Drivers Put New Auto Insurance System To Test (WBZ Boston)
Massachusetts drivers will know soon if they will pay less for auto insurance next year. Car insurance carriers are releasing their proposed rates today, and drivers are finding out whether the new system will save them money. More Consumer News

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Insurance News - Rate filings put new auto insurance system to test (Boston


Rate filings put new auto insurance system to test (Boston Herald)
BOSTON -The state's auto insurance market gets a glimpse of greater competition Monday when carriers disclose their proposed rates, but the big unknown is whether motorists...

Rate filings put new auto insurance system to test (7 News Boston)
BOSTON -- Massachusetts drivers are set to see whether they will pay less for auto insurance next year.

How to Save on Auto Insurance in Five Minutes (Benton Evening News)
(ARA) - Did you know that most people are not getting the best price for their auto insurance? Procrastinating switching companies could be costing you hundreds of dollars. In only a couple minutes, you can find out your options and prices so you can determine the best option for you.

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Insurance News - New auto insurance system to be put to test (The


New auto insurance system to be put to test (The Standard-Times)
BOSTON The state's auto insurance market gets a glimpse of greater competition Monday when carriers disclose their proposed rates, but the big unknown is whether motorists honk for joy or hit the guardrail.

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Insurance News - Rate filings put new auto insurance system to test (The


Rate filings put new auto insurance system to test (The Daily Comet)
BOSTON The state's auto insurance market gets a glimpse of greater competition Monday when carriers disclose their proposed rates, but the big unknown is whether motorists honk for joy or hit the guardrail.

State eyes increased auto insurance competition (North Adams Transcript)
BOSTON An auto insurance company that pulled out of Massachusetts 20 years ago plans to start writing insurance policies again for Bay State drivers as the state moves to open the market to increased competition.

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Insurance News - State eyes increased auto insurance competition (North Adams Transcript) BOSTON


State eyes increased auto insurance competition (North Adams Transcript)
BOSTON An auto insurance company that pulled out of Massachusetts 20 years ago plans to start writing insurance policies again for Bay State drivers as the state moves to open the market to increased competition.

Auto insurer to return to Massachusetts amid market reform (Boston Globe)
An insurer is returning to Massachusetts as the state opens its auto insurance market to greater competition.

Posted by Administrator at 06:05 PM |

Insurance News - Wissinoming man charged with auto-insurance fraud (Philadelphia Daily News) Some


Wissinoming man charged with auto-insurance fraud (Philadelphia Daily News)
Some people shop around for the best car-insurance quote. Keith Lewis just ripped the companies off, investigators with the district attorney's insurance- fraud unit said yesterday.

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Insurance News - Auto insurance for Fido? (Chicago Tribune) To a dog that


Auto insurance for Fido? (Chicago Tribune)
To a dog that loves drives in the car while sticking a head out a window to feel the wind, insurance isn't a concern.

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Insurance News - How to Save on Auto Insurance in Five Minutes (Benton


How to Save on Auto Insurance in Five Minutes (Benton Evening News)
(ARA) - Did you know that most people are not getting the best price for their auto insurance? Procrastinating switching companies could be costing you hundreds of dollars. In only a couple minutes, you can find out your options and prices so you can determine the best option for you.

Posted by Administrator at 03:50 AM |

Insurance News - Insurance offered for pets riding in vehicles (Lexington Herald-Leader) To


Insurance offered for pets riding in vehicles (Lexington Herald-Leader)
To a dog that loves drives in the car while sticking a head out a window to feel the wind, insurance isn't a concern. An auto insurance company is now offering their owners a benefit for pets. Progressive Corp., based in suburban Mayfield, is providing collision coverage for customers' dogs or cats at no additional premium cost. It will pay up to $500 if a customer's dog or cat is hurt or dies ...

Posted by Administrator at 04:25 AM |

Insurance News - Online Car Insurance Saves Drivers Money and Time (Benton Evening


Online Car Insurance Saves Drivers Money and Time (Benton Evening News)
(ARA) - We're increasingly relying on the Internet to research, find that great deal and add convenience to balance out our hectic lives. That's why more of us are looking for car insurance online. We want a company that's reliable, gives us the best rate and offers online convenience.

Posted by Administrator at 08:55 AM |

Insurance News - Mandatory auto insurance has been a tough sell (New Hampshire


Mandatory auto insurance has been a tough sell (New Hampshire Union Leader)
Manchester residents last week overwhelmingly backed the idea of mandatory auto insurance in New Hampshire, but is such a measure necessary? Only six states have lower percentages of uninsured drivers than the Granite State, according to one national study.

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Insurance News - How to Save on Auto Insurance in Five Minutes (Richfield


How to Save on Auto Insurance in Five Minutes (Richfield Reaper)
(ARA) - Did you know that most people are not getting the best price for their auto insurance? Procrastinating switching companies could be costing you hundreds of dollars. In only a couple minutes, you can find out your options and prices so you can determine the best option for you.

Safe Auto expands to Missouri (BizJournals)
Safe Auto Insurance Co. has entered Missouri in a move to attract drivers looking to comply with the state's minimum-coverage laws.

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Insurance News - Insurance.com Launches Reality Rejects Online Comedy Series (PRWeb) Insurance.com, the


Insurance.com Launches Reality Rejects Online Comedy Series (PRWeb)
Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, has launched Reality Rejects, an online comedy series based loosely on reality TV. The series is hosted on a dedicated YouTube channel, as well as on Insurance.com's MayTheBestWin blog. (PRWeb Nov 8, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/SW5zZS1TaW5nLUhvcnItWmV0YS1UaGlyLVplcm8=

How to Save on Auto Insurance in Five Minutes (Richfield Reaper)
(ARA) - Did you know that most people are not getting the best price for their auto insurance? Procrastinating switching companies could be costing you hundreds of dollars. In only a couple minutes, you can find out your options and prices so you can determine the best option for you.

Posted by Administrator at 02:55 PM |

Insurance News - How to Save on Auto Insurance in Five Minutes (Richfield


How to Save on Auto Insurance in Five Minutes (Richfield Reaper)
(ARA) - Did you know that most people are not getting the best price for their auto insurance? Procrastinating switching companies could be costing you hundreds of dollars. In only a couple minutes, you can find out your options and prices so you can determine the best option for you.

Progressive Makes Commercial Auto Quoting Faster and Easier for Independent Insurance Agents (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio----Independent insurance agents in 12 states now - and all states by mid-2008 - can easily and accurately quote Progressive Commercial Auto policies at anytime and from anywhere using real-time online quoting at the company's agency-dedicated Web site, ForAgentsOnly.com .

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Insurance News - Calif. Holds Hearing on Allstate's Auto Rates (Insurance Journal) California's


Calif. Holds Hearing on Allstate's Auto Rates (Insurance Journal)
California's Department of Insurance held hearings yesterday on Allstate Insurance Co.'s auto rates in San Francisco. The consumer group Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights argued that the

Kansas City at center of specialty insurance industry (The Kansas City Star)
Imagine you are a professional rattlesnake handler. You want to promote your business by showing off your skills in shopping center parking lots. You need a ton of liability insurance, of course. But the neighborhood insurance agent who handles your auto policy won't touch that coverage with 10-foot snake-handling tongs.

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Insurance News - Safe Auto Insurance Company Selects Innovation Group for Claims Technology


Safe Auto Insurance Company Selects Innovation Group for Claims Technology and Business Process Outsourcing (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
COLUMBUS, Ohio & HARTFORD, Conn.----Innovation Group , a global provider of technology-enabled outsourcing and software solutions to the property and casualty industry, has signed a long-term agreement with Safe Auto Insurance Company.

Posted by Administrator at 07:35 PM |

Insurance News - Election 2007: Strong views on both sides of insurance claims


Election 2007: Strong views on both sides of insurance claims measure (The Columbian)
Insurance companies say the passage of Referendum 67 will only raise rates for everyone statewide, including businesses that pay auto, property and liability premiums.

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Insurance News - Election 2007: Strong views on both sides of insurance claims


Election 2007: Strong views on both sides of insurance claims measure (The Columbian)
Insurance companies say the passage of Referendum 67 will only raise rates for everyone statewide, including businesses that pay auto, property and liability premiums.

How to Save on Auto Insurance in Five Minutes (Richfield Reaper)
(ARA) - Did you know that most people are not getting the best price for their auto insurance? Procrastinating switching companies could be costing you hundreds of dollars. In only a couple minutes, you can find out your options and prices so you can determine the best option for you.

Tune up your car insurance (Orlando Sentinel)
Insurers don't always tell customers how to get the best deal. Find out how you can get the lowest rate. The months-long debate about personal-injury-protection coverage, a previously little-noticed provision in Florida's auto-insurance code, highlighted how confusing it can be for consumers to keep auto-insurance costs low.

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Insurance News - Gov's auto insurance plan bad for re-election, 2 lawmakers say


Gov's auto insurance plan bad for re-election, 2 lawmakers say (7 News Boston)
BOSTON -- Lawmakers who oppose Gov. Deval Patrick's plan for "managed competition" in the auto insurance market told colleagues Tuesday that the proposal could hurt their re-election hopes.

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Insurance News - How to Save on Auto Insurance in Five Minutes (Benton


How to Save on Auto Insurance in Five Minutes (Benton Evening News)
(ARA) - Did you know that most people are not getting the best price for their auto insurance? Procrastinating switching companies could be costing you hundreds of dollars. In only a couple minutes, you can find out your options and prices so you can determine the best option for you.

Group Wants Insurance Attorney Fired (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
A consumer group demanded Thursday that the state insurance commissioner fire one of his top attorneys, saying the department lawyer tried to help insurers avoid paying $300,000 in court costs stemming from a fight over auto insurance rates.

Gov's auto insurance plan bad for re-election bids, lawmakers say (Boston Herald)
BOSTON - Lawmakers who oppose Governor Deval Patrick's auto insurance plan are telling colleagues that it could hurt their re-election hopes. Senator Dianne Wilkerson...

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Insurance News - Gov's auto insurance plan bad for re-election bids, lawmakers say


Gov's auto insurance plan bad for re-election bids, lawmakers say (Boston Herald)
BOSTON - Lawmakers who oppose Governor Deval Patrick's auto insurance plan are telling colleagues that it could hurt their re-election hopes. Senator Dianne Wilkerson...

(AFX UK Focus) 2007-11-01 10:49 GMT: Innovation wins 5 mln usd software contract from US co Safe Auto Insurance (Interactive Investor)
LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Innovation Group PLC said it has won a software and claims management outsourcing services contract worth about 5 mln usd over the next 24 months, subject to volumes, from US-based Safe Auto Insurance Company.

CarInsurance.com Gives Consumers More Auto Insurance Opportunities in Kentucky, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
CarInsurance.com expanded its auto insurance agency into Kentucky, Louisiana and Pennsylvania today. CarInsurance.com is the leading Online Insurance Marketplace offering insurance products on its web site and through its call center.

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Insurance News - How to Obtain a Good Auto Insurance Policy (About.com) Auto


How to Obtain a Good Auto Insurance Policy (About.com)
Auto insurance is very important and can account for a sizable portion of your monthly budget. Depending on many factors such as how many vehicles you have, your driving record,...

Gov's auto insurance plan bad for re-election bids, lawmakers say (Boston Herald)
BOSTON - Lawmakers who oppose Governor Deval Patrick's auto insurance plan are telling colleagues that it could hurt their re-election hopes. Senator Dianne Wilkerson...

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