Michigan motorcycle helmet repeal going nowhere — for now

Posted in Auto Insurance by Anthony Thompson on January 30, 2012 No Comments yet

First off, you know I’ve written quite a bit about how dangerous SB 291 is, a senseless proposal to repeal Michigan’s motorcycle helmet law.  SB 291 would enable motorcyclists 21 and up to ride without a helmet. It would also require them to purchase a completely  inadequate amount of additional Michigan No-Fault insurance coverage. That is, completely inadequate  to actually pay the medical bills and protect any motorcycle rider in the event of a serious motorcycle accident injury.

As a Michigan motorcycle accident lawyer for nearly 20 years, I can say with absolute certainty that every motorcycle accident injury where I’ve helped the injured rider has had medical bills far in excess of the amounts being proposed.

Now, the good news is: the motorcycle helmet repeal is on hold  – for now. The bad n

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Progressive Auto Insurance on Hiring Spree

Posted in Car Insurance Topics by Christine Davis on January 27, 2012 No Comments yet

According to multiple company press releases through Business Wire, Progressive auto insurance is hiring in Tampa, Colorado Springs, Austin, Cleveland and Phoenix.  Floridas unemployment rate is close to 10%, so opening up 390 jobs in Tampa is a big boost to the economy.  The positions run throughout sales, claims and service at the Riverview contact center.  Progressive is known for being a great employer partly because of their on site fitness and medical facilities as well as a casual dress code.  The St. Pet

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What is a Multiple Car Discount

Posted in Car Insurance Topics by Christine Davis on January 22, 2012 No Comments yet

A multiple car discount is a great way to save money on your car insurance. Many insurance providers will reward customers who insure more than one car with the company. When it comes time to renew your insurance policy, consider searching for additional quotes from top providers and make sure you are not paying too much for your automobile coverage.

If you recently got married, you may not have considered combining your car insurance policies. With all of the excitement of getting married and combining households, this money saving tip is sometimes overlooked. If you and your spouse are due to renew you policies in the near future, take the time to compare quotes from several different companies and put all of the vehicles on one policy.

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‘Tis the Season to Shop Car Insurance Rates

Posted in Insurance Articles by Hudson Lynas on January 21, 2012 No Comments yet

Along with the hot wheels, cool trim, leather interior and killer sound system, your sports car came with another line item add-on that wasn’t part of the MSRP: sports car automobile insurance. Insuring your shiny fast ride can add thousands of dollars to cost of ownership over the life of the car…unless you’re a savvy shopper. Here’s what you need to know to help you find cheap sports car insurance (or at least reasonably priced). For starters, different insurance companies have different definitions of what is and isn’t a sports car. This is typically based on a VIN (vehicle identification number) system published by the Insurance Services Office or the company’s own ranking system. Either syst

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Commercial Car Insurance

Posted in Auto Insurance by Anthony Thompson on January 21, 2012 No Comments yet

If you use any type of vehicle in the course of daily business, you will need a commercial auto insurance policy. Whether you use your fleet vehicles for worker mobility or for the delivery of goods or equipment, a commercial car insurance policy will help you protect the investment you’ve made in your vehicles and your employees. For the most part, business auto insurance offers all the same features that a personal policy would. Your business can remain profitable and productive with the right commercial coverage.

Your individual auto insurance policy will contain an exclusion that does not cover you or your vehicle if you use it for commercial purposes.

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Insuring a New Car

Posted in Auto Insurance by Anthony Thompson on January 15, 2012 No Comments yet

Insuring A New Car- What Is The Best Policy For A Brand New Car?

Buying a new car – who wouldn’t want to do that? For any man, this purchase brings about more than just a convenient means of transport; the purchase of a new vehicle brings with it prestige and the markers of prosperity.

Indeed, the brand new vehicle, freshly painted with the lingering, sweet smell of a newly-minted automobile still hanging in its interior, promises stability and reliability that a second-hand vehicle can never offer. After all, who are you to know what the previous owner of the second-hand car has done to it? The

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