Monthly Archives: June 2011

Wednesday Video: How to find Your VIN

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Stacie

The vehicle identification number is a crucial piece of information for any auto insurance application, but finding it isn’t always easy, especially if you’re insuring your very first car. This video, culled from YouTube, shows you where to look:

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Joplin, MO: 9,000 Lost Car Claims and Counting

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Stacie

You might not think there’s much of a connection between car insurance claims and tornadoes, but the people of Joplin, MO, are still dealing with the aftermath of last month’s vicious storm, during which, according to city officials, roughly 18,000 … Continue reading →

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Auto Thefts Highest in Fresno, CA

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Stacie

The numbers from its annual research are in, and the National Insurance Crime Bureau has released the name of the city with the most car thefts in the country. The dubious winner: Fresno, CA. According to NICB’s numbers, the Fresno … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Video: Calculating Your Deductible

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Stacie

It’s no secret that a higher auto insurance deductible means a lower insurance premium, but how do you choose the right deductible? This week’s video, from eHow and YouTube, addresses just that issue.

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Delaware Has Fewer Seatbelt Violations This Year

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Stacie

It would seem that last summer’s video warning to the citizens of Delaware to use their seatbelts has actually helped. For the fourth consecutive year, says the Delaware Office of Highway Safety, police departments that participated in the annual, statewide … Continue reading →

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Mobile Claims on the Rise

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Stacie

Over the past couple of years almost every major auto insurance company has released an iPhone or smartphone app to allow their customers to have mobile access to everything from account information to rate changes to the ability to file … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Video: Delaware Summer Safety Warning

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Stacie

This video from the Delaware State Police may be from last summer, but the warnings it includes never go out of style. Don’t speed. Don’t drink and drive. And don’t assume you’ll be the lucky driver who doesn’t get caught. … Continue reading →

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