OneBeacon Car Insurance sells AutoOne
Oct 18, 2011
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AutoOne Auto Insurance Company, being one of the most established commercial automobile assigned risk services in Arizona, California and Colorado, will now change ownership. Employees of the company are now waiting for the sale to be completed which includes a number of changes in the company like reducing the size of the business. The company headquartered in Melville, New York with Claims facilities also in Syracuse, AutoOne is considered a division of the OneBeacon Insurance Group, a Bermuda-based investment company which earned a rating of A (excellent) by A.M. Best
Car Theft Statistics 2011
Oct 17, 2011
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The FBI Uniform Crime Report shows national statistics for all types of crimes in a given year. Recently the report has indicated a trend toward fewer vehicle thefts than in past years. This may be due to improved anti theft systems on newer model cars which make them more difficult to steal. The most popular cars for theft are 1990 to 1995 model Hondas and Toyotas. These cars are usually exported from the country and stripped for parts which can be resold.
Areas Reporting the Highest Number of Thefts
In 2010 there were 737,142 reported car thefts in the United States. These figures include attempted car thefts and the average rate was 238.8 thefts per 100,000 residents.
California’s Health Care System Needs Change
Oct 14, 2011
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According to a new survey by the Public Policy Institute of California, nearly 60% of Californians believe major changes are needed in the state’s health care system.
Changes to Health System
The poll found that 62% of Democrats and 61% of independents thought major changes were needed in California’s health care system, compared with 53% of Republicans.
Researchers also found that:
- 91% of respondents said that universal children’s health coverage is important for preventing illness:
- 60% of respondents said they wanted more emphasis on preventive health care rather than treatment;
- 40% of respondents said they were very satisfied with the quality of their health care; and
- 22% said they were dissatisfied with the quality of their health care.
In addition, 53% of respondents said they were very concerned that California’s budget deficit would lead to major cuts in health and human services, while 31% of respondents said they were somewhat concerned.
Federal Health Reform Law
When asked about the federal health reform law, 51% of respondents said they support the overhaul and 36% said they oppose it.
Not happy with your Health Insurance Company – Change It!
Oct 11, 2011
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Poor service, inadequate coverage, bad claim settlement experience – if you are not happy with your existing health insurance company or policy, then the good news for you is that you can ditch your health insurer for a new one. Health insurance portability is here and you do not need to continue with your health insurance company just because you fear losing the accumulated benefits.
Health insurance policies and companies differ from each other in a lot of ways. Some insurance companies offer better policy features or services than their counterparts.
The Importance of Umbrella Insurance
Oct 05, 2011
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Out of all the questions that an individual could be bombarded in life, one of them will definitely enquire if you are insured. Sometimes, you may come across some terms that you are not familiar with, terms such as Umbrella Insurance – and no, they don’t mean to ask you if you have insured your umbrella. The term is more or less a figure of speech. This type of insurance policy is made to protect you from almost anything that your other insurance does not. Besides that, it also fills in the gaps in coverage when the limits of your regular policy are used up.
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Top Grades For Ohio Insurance Environment
Sep 26, 2011
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According to Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Director of the Department of Insurance Mary Taylor, Ohio has earned a top grade for its property and casualty insurance regulatory environment courtesy of the Heartland Institute based on its 2011 report. Property & Casualty Insurance Products encompass many types of insurance products such as Car Insurance, Commercial Auto Insurance and Homeowners Insurance Products. Read more…
How Your Location Affects Your Car Insurance Rates
Sep 25, 2011
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Where you live in the country will determine your car insurance rates
As we have talked about many times before on this site, insurance companies base their car insurance rates off a number of different factors. Some you have control over, like your driving record, and some you just don’t. One of the biggest factors that you have no control over is the area that you live in.
Insurance companies use statistics to chart the factors that would eventually lead to claims in geographical areas. T