Spending A Year Abroad: Do I Still Need Insurance For My Car Back Home?
Posted: May 6, 2019
If you are planning to travel abroad for a year and leave your car stored in the USA, you may be wondering if you need to carry auto insurance for the period of time during which the vehicle is not in use. The answer will depend on the circumstances, as well as where you live. State Law Auto Insurance Requirements Although laws vary from state...
Why buy car insurance from an independent agent?
Posted: April 11, 2019
Why buy car insurance from an independent agent or broker? Independent agents have local offices in your community, but unlike captive agents, they don’t represent one single company. Instead they represent you, the customer, and work with many different providers to get the most competitive prices. Insurance brokers do business the same way but are often part of larger brokerage companies. Dozens of insurers sell...
Car Sharing, Ridesharing are not covered rides on your Personal Auto Insurance policy
Posted: December 14, 2015
If the Beach Boys were to release a 2015 rendition of their ’60s hit, "I Get Around," the lyrics might include terms like Zipcar and Car2Go, or Uber and Lyft. These are some of the latest ways people are getting around nowadays — referring to car sharing or ridesharing. While both practices have grown, so have the complexities and ramifications surrounding them. Among the latter...
Things to know about traveling in Canada
Posted: November 15, 2015
Car Insurance in Canada If you’re thinking of taking a trip up to Canada and you know you’ll be driving, international car insurance is probably on your mind. It’s important to know the basics when it comes to car insurance for foreign drivers in Canada. Whether you’re driving your own car or renting a vehicle in Canada, there are several factors to consider....
Unswerving Advice for Drivers: Steer Clear of Deer
Posted: April 3, 2014
Soaring deer populations and weather conditions during travel this season can be a dangerous combination for motorists — especially uninsured ones. Animals, particularly deer, are a factor in many traffic accidents. Although most deer and other animal-related accidents do not involve human fatalities, they do contribute to auto insurance claims and damages each year. While most deer-related accidents involve only one car, if a motorist...
