March 15, 2013
AgencySmart Phone and Auto Insurance
Smart phones could soon be used to help determine what you pay for auto insurance. Below is a copy of an article that recently appeared on carriermanagement.com which details some of the developement in this area. What do you think? Smartphones Could Replace Black Boxes for Auto Rating February 19, 2013 by Susanne Sclafane The […]
February 15, 2013
AgencySticker shock on renewal rates
Many people are experiencing sticker shock when they open up their insurance renewals for their home or auto. The last few years have been extremely hard on the insurance industry across the nation as well as right here in Texas. In the last few years alone in Texas we have had: Bastrop fires, Eagle Mountain […]
November 12, 2012
AgencyAuto Registration – Little Know Tips
Plan to buy a used vehicle? If so you may want to visit www.TxDMV.gov to help reduce your risk. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles offers a free online service that will tell you whether the vehicle has any value-limiting remarks such as flood damage or salvage. You will need the VIN (vehicle identification number). […]
October 8, 2012
AgencyWho Insures a Driverless Car?
Last Tuesday, California became the third state to legalize driverless cars, a concept automobile under development by Google that could one day revolutionize the way we drive. But the development raises a host of liability questions for insurers. While noting that these cars are still years away from being produced on an assembly line, Tom […]
October 1, 2012
AgencyTop 10 Car Technologies for Mature Drivers
As cars and technologies keep getting “smarter”, here’s a recent article on some of the top technologies for mature drivers. Enjoy- Top 10 Car Technologies for Mature Drivers From smart headlights to reverse monitoring features, new technology is increasingly popular with older drivers. Smart headlights, emergency response systems and reverse monitoring features rank highest in […]
July 16, 2012
AgencyDriving History Seen As Predictor Of Individual’s Lifespan
It appears that bad drivers live shorter lives than good drivers and not just because they get in accidents. The same motor vehicle driving records already widely used to help determine how much a consumer pays for car insurance can also be used to predict the potential length of an individual’s life. According to a […]
June 13, 2012
AgencyMust see video about texting and driving-
This is a must see video documentary we came across on one of our company’s websites about the dangers of texting and driving. The video documentary was put together by AT&T and should be required viewing for all drivers, especially teens. Click here for the video.
May 14, 2012
AgencySix Tips for a Safe Roadtrip
Roadtrip! What a great idea. Oh, but wait. What about the weather? And the mountains and black ice and desert and hail? Oh! And what about the criminals lying in wait? Sure, road trips can pose some challenges, but information and a few sensible precautions will have you safely on the road in no time. […]
May 9, 2012
AgencyDriverless Cars???
Nevada issues Google first license for self-driving car- Check out this amazing article from The Las Vegas Sun. Nevadans will soon see driverless cars being tested on streets and highways. Google received the first license Monday from the state Department of Motor Vehicles to test the autonomous vehicles. It is believed to be the first such […]
April 16, 2012
AgencyDistracted Driving
New Analytic Methods Provide Statistical Insight Into Distracted Driving Apr 12, 2012 — Distracted driving has grabbed headlines recently as a consensus emerges around the risk posed by drivers using cell phones. A presentation at the Casualty Actuarial Society’s Ratemaking and Product Management Seminar held last month showed how …click here the rest of the […]