Posts Tagged ‘ auto ’

Most accidents involving deers happen between October and February – so watch out.  According to the Ohio Department of Public Safety, there were 25,146 deer-vehicle crashes in 2009, up from the 24,590 crashes reported in 2008.   Also, the estimated deer population is at 750,00 which is up from 650,000 just one year ago.  Considering...
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Just a little planning ahead can save you money.  If you have decided to allow Preferred Insurance Center to quote your auto or home insurance, don’t wait till the last day before your policies renew.  Many companies now give a discount for shopping ahead of time.  For example, Travelers will give you a 10% discount if...
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If you or your family as a whole has had a few claims or violations, you may already know how much this can effect your auto insurance rates.  However, recently some companies have taken another look at the severity of the rate increases, caused by accidents and violations.  Believe it or not, some companies...
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The article from CNN list the 10 most stolen cars in America, along with some reasons they made the list. The article is very interesting. The list is below: 1.  Cadillac Escalade 2.  Chevrolet Silverado 3.  Dodge Charger 4.  Chevrolet Avalanche 5.  Infiniti G37 Coupe 6.  GMC Sierra Crew Cab 7.  Nissan Maxima 8.  Hummer H2 9.  GMC Yukon XL 4WD 10.  Chevrolet Tahoe Is...
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If you belong to a group of 100 or more people, you could qualify for a discount!  One of the companies we represent offers group insurance discounts.  They don’t accept every group, but it is worth a try because the discounts are between 10% and 15%. What “groups” do you belong to?  A lot of...
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I have kids too, and I haven’t always followed this rule, but it makes a huge difference on your auto insurance cost.  The cost to insure a vehicle driven regularly by a youthful driver can be from 200% to 450% higher than a mature driver.  So anything you do for this situation has exaggerated...
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Most companies give discounts if you have more than one policy with them.  Usually this means insuring both your auto and your home in the same company, but some companies give discounts for life insurance, personal umbrellas, dwelling fire, farm and business insurance. 
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I know everyone is watching their money a little closer now days, and insurance can be a big part of your budget. I'm going to do a series of posts on ways to lower your rates. Some of my tips can effect you right now, and some require a little more...
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