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Avoiding Collisions between Vehicles and Animals

Avoiding Collisions between Vehicles and Animals There are over half a million large animal/car collisions each year. A significant number of these accidents involve fatalities - both animal and human - and most involve major vehicle damage. While these incidents are typically covered by comprehensive auto insurance, the best option is to avoid the accident altogether. Here are tips to prevent an animal/car collision, plus...

Will a Claim Raise My Car Insurance Premiums?

Will a Claim Raise My Car Insurance Premiums? You've been in an accident. What are your initial thoughts? If you're like many vehicle owners, your mind quickly turns to the financial ramifications of the incident: "How much will repairs cost?" "If I make an insurance claim, will this accident increase my premiums?" Too often, car owners don't file a claim for fear of potential rate...

2018 Insurance Suggestions

2018 Insurance Suggestions These can help you save money and better prepare you for whatever 2018 has in store. Review your policies. Did you make any changes in 2017? Perhaps you got married, had a baby, bought a new home, or sold your boat. Carefully review all policies to ensure they're still appropriate. Check that all information about your belongings, and more important, you, is...

How to Enjoy a Claim-Free Holiday Season

How to Enjoy a Claim-Free Holiday Season No one puts "insurance claim" on their holiday wish list. Most would rate this item right below a lump of coal. Yet, due to a lack of safety measures, this is what many people get. Accidents and fires related to decorations are fairly common during the holiday season, but they are avoidable with the proper precautions. Avoid holiday...

Keep the "Steal Me" Sticker Off Your Car

How to Keep the 'Steal Me' Sticker Off Your Car No one wants to attract the attention of thieves. Yet the actions of many vehicle owners practically beg thieves to take a crack at their cars. What are you doing that might tempt thieves? And, just as important, what are you doing to deter them? Vehicle owners can easily reduce the risk of car theft and resulting...