Although the chances of dying in a crash in a late-model vehicle have fallen by more than one-third in three years, the gap between the safest and riskiest models remains wide, according to a new report by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Among 2011 models—the most recent year included in the study—three cars…
Can the integrity of Florida’s elected judges be protected by recusals and campaign contribution limits or is the judicial canon banning direct contribution solicitation by candidates still needed? That’s one of the arguments the U.S. Supreme Court was set to consider on January 20 (after this News went to press) when it had scheduled oral…
John Sterling, the well-known radio play-by-play announcer of Major League Baseball’s New York Yankees since 1989, is asking himself this month how to replace five World Series rings, not just one. Sterling was one of the most prominent residents of Avalon at Edgewater, a luxury apartment complex in Edgewater, N.J. On Jan. 21, he and…
Progressive Corp (PGR.N), a provider of auto insurance products, said it would acquire a controlling stake in property insurer ARX Holding Corp for $875 million in cash. Progressive Corp said it would increase its share in the parent of American Strategic Insurance to 67 percent from 5 percent after it buys shares from non-management shareholders.…
The 2015 Regular Session of the Florida Legislature begins on Tuesday, March 2. The 60-day session will begin with the Florida Senate and House of Representatives gaveling in and then convening in joint session for Governor Scott’s “State of the State” speech. For more details, check the House Calendar or the Senate Calendar.
Transportation Network Companies like Uber and Lyft are part of the future of Florida’s economy. PIFF believes that the Legislature should permit such companies to operate in our state under clear insurance laws that protect them and their customers. Here are our principles for addressing TNC legislation in 2015: PIFF Supports: Market Innovation. We believe that…
We often forget that our auto insurance policies are contracts. Besides paying your premium on time, you should abide by your car insurance company’s rules. But how can you abide by the rules when you don’t even know what they are? Here are 10 common scenarios that Insure.com readers often ask about. If any…
The Insurance Research Council (IRC) has released a study, Fraud and Buildup in Auto Injury Claims, which highlights the impact of fraud on auto injury claims. The study estimates that claim fraud and buildup increased payments for auto injuries by $5.6 billion to $7.7 billion in the U.S. in 2012, representing between 13% to 17% of…
Editor’s note: This article first appeared on CarInsurance.com and is reprinted here with their permission. Click here for the original post. After a serious accident, car insurance is a financial lifesaver, whether you face mounting medical bills or major car repairs. But after a minor fender-bender, some drivers prefer to leave insurance companies out of…
Editor’s note: This article first appeared on Insurance.com and is reprinted here with their permission. Click here for the original post. If you’re looking for the best car insurance rates, a 40 percent discount for good students or a 25 percent discount for having more than one policy with the same insurer will probably catch your attention.…