Category: Personal Insurance
Heat Exhaustion: What It Is And How To Treat It
Posted: June 22, 2015
If this past spring is any indication of what this summer will be like, the season could be a real scorcher. April was a record-setting month for the United States and the world, as it was the 17th warmest April on record for the lower 48 states and the 4th warmest ever across the globe, according to temperature data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. One...
More Auto Recalls-Ford Issues Two Safety Recalls
Posted: June 2, 2015
One of the nation's Big Three automakers is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles due to issues that put drivers' safety at risk. Ford Motor Company recently issued two recalls, one involving power steering and the other for a fuel leak. For the former, approximately 423,000 vehicles - including 2011-2013 Taurus, Flex, Lincoln MKS and MKZ? models, among others - are being recalled because the power-assisted...
5 Of The Safest Cars From 2014
Posted: April 24, 2015
When it comes right down to it, in the automotive world, nothing is more important than safety. Every year, the Highway Loss Data Institute and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety select the Top Safety Picks for various classes of vehicles. Recently, the Global New Car Assessment Programme - a government agency that evaluates car designs - has called on automakers to be even more mindful of implementing the...
AAA: Distracted Driving For Teens A Bigger Problem Than Thought
Posted: March 25, 2015
WASHINGTON — Distractions — especially talking with passengers and using cellphones — play a far greater role in car crashes involving teen drivers than has been previously understood, according to compelling new evidence cited by safety researchers. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety analyzed nearly 1,700 videos that capture the actions of teen drivers in the moments before a crash. It found that distractions...
How Driving Violations Can Affect Auto Insurance Premiums
Posted: March 25, 2015
From the car you drive, to the frequency with which you use it, there are several factors that go into determining how much you pay in auto insurance premiums. Each factor is weighted,, ultimately resulting in a price for typically a 6 or 12 month policy period. A major contributor to premiums is your driving record. The safer you drive, the more likely it is...
