Direct-to-consumer Personal Auto Insurance

Kentucky Drivers Can Now Save Big Bucks Based on How They Drive as Progressive Launches One-of-a-Kind Car Insurance Program

January 20th, 2009

Are you the poster child for safe driving, always leaving plenty of space between you and the car ahead? Or a business traveler who parks your car at the airport several days a week? Or maybe you have a car that you only take out for a spin on warm summer days. If so, your [...]

GUARD Offers Agents New Products for Small- to Mid-Size Businesses

January 16th, 2009

GUARD Insurance Group is now accepting businessowner’s policy (BOP) submissions in Pennsylvania and New Jersey as well as commercial auto in PA. Over the next several years, the company plans to introduce these new products in additional states as a natural complement to GUARD’s traditional specialty workers’ compensation insurance. Although the company plans to [...]

Life Insurance Firms to Face a Year of Challenges and Opportunities, According to Watson Wyatt

January 15th, 2009

With the economy expected to remain sluggish and regulatory reform looming, U.S. life insurance companies will face significant challenges in 2009, according to Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm.
“Low revenues and a volatile stock market will make 2009 a challenging year for the life insurance industry,” said Craig Buck, U.S. head of insurance [...]

High Point Auto Insurance Garners 2008 Ziegler Award

January 8th, 2009

High Point Auto Insurance was awarded the New Jersey Vehicle Theft Associations’ 2008 Ziegler Award which recognizes, departments, organizations or companies that have significantly contributed to the fight against vehicle theft. High Point is the first insurance carrier to receive this award. The State of New Jersey reported 24,746 auto thefts in 2006.
“High Point Auto [...]

Bankrate Names New InsureMe CEO

January 6th, 2009

Bankrate, Inc. announced that the company has promoted industry veteran Lou Geremia to chief executive officer of InsureMe, replacing the Founder, Tim McTavish.
Tim McTavish, the founder and CEO of InsureMe and Robin Paquette, the company’s COO will step down, as planned, on Jan. 31. “Over the past year that we’ve owned InsureMe, the company [...]

Explorer Insurance Donates $5,000.00 to Big Brothers Big Sisters; Invites Partners to Join Support of BBBS

January 6th, 2009

Explorer Insurance Company, the auto insurance carrier and member company of ICW Group Insurance Companies, announced a pledge of $5,000 to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters this holiday season. Explorer was drawn to support Big Brothers Big Sisters, the largest youth-mentoring organization in the United States in part because of their effective use of partnership [...]

Farmers Insurance Will Soar over 2009 Fiesta Bowl Parade

January 1st, 2009

In the January 3, 2009 Fiesta Bowl Parade, Farmers Arizona will soar to new heights!
A Farmers Insurance Group of Companies-sponsored float or balloon has been in the annual Fiesta Bowl Parade for over 15 years. This year a new customized car-balloon will fly in the Parade, sponsored by Farmers Arizona and proudly displaying the Farmers [...]

M|H|S Establishes Insurance Company to Serve Real Estate Settlement Industry

November 26th, 2008

Atlanta-based Morris|Hardwick|Schneider (M|H|S), one of the largest real estate closing law firms in the United States, has established a new full-service insurance company. LandCastle Insurance Services Inc. will cater to the real estate settlement industry, offering homeowner’s insurance and broad spectrum of all personal and commercial insurance products across 24 states and the District of [...]

Drivers Unaware of Vital Winter Safety Rules, GMAC Insurance Survey Shows

November 26th, 2008

A recent GMAC Insurance survey reveals many drivers are stumped when it comes to proper safety procedures for winter weather driving.
Of the more than 5,000 licensed drivers surveyed across the nation, GMAC Insurance found several startling facts about driver competency during frozen or snowy conditions:
– 46 percent were unaware their gas tank should be at [...]

Erie Insurance’s New Emergency Cash Card Increases Convenience for Policyholders

November 25th, 2008

In the wake of a significant property loss like a fire, the last thing you’d want to do is wait in line to cash a check.
Now, Erie Insurance offers its policyholders pre-paid emergency cash cards, which can be used to purchase personal belongings such as clothing and food and pay for hotel stays after a [...]