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3 reasons you should never let your auto insurance coverage lapse

3 reasons you should never let your auto insurance coverage lapse

Allowing your auto insurance to lapse is never a good thing. Here’s the three main reasons why: Required by law Nearly all states require drivers to carry auto insurance at all times. If you have allowed your auto insurance to [...]

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How does auto insurance work when you drive across state lines?

How does auto insurance work when you drive across state lines?

Question of the Week: How does auto insurance work when I cross a state line? Answer: All auto insurance policies are valid nationwide. If you carry relatively strong coverage in your home state (which we highly recommend), that coverage will most [...]

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Teenage drivers – is it better to insure their own cars or add them to the family car?

Teenage drivers – is it better to insure their own cars or add them to the family car?

Question: Is it better to buy my teenager a used car and then add it to my auto insurance or should I just let him/her drive my car? Answer: The answer to this question depends on the exact situation, but [...]

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Switching auto insurance – What would I pay for a Honda CR-V in California?

Switching auto insurance – What would I pay for a Honda CR-V in California?

The state: California The vehicle: 2010 Honda CR-V EX Today we are looking at auto insurance quotes for a 2010 Honda CR-V EX in California. We’ll run a few different quotes for different locations and other variables, so that you [...]

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Joint car loan auto insurance tips

Joint car loan auto insurance tips

Getting a joint car loan is a serious commitment for both parties. When it comes to auto insurance, there are additional things to consider when deciding whether or not to get a joint car loan, especially if both parties do not live [...]

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CRASH! The Most Often Damaged Auto Parts in Collisions [Infographic]

CRASH! The Most Often Damaged Auto Parts in Collisions [Infographic]

CRASH! You just got in an accident, and after you confirm that no one is injured, your next thought might just be “I wonder what’s damaged?” Well, using data from thousands of crashes, we put together the following infographic to [...]

Why auto insurance companies don’t operate in all states

Why auto insurance companies don’t operate in all states

You might be surprised to know that most auto and home insurance companies do not operate or provide coverage in all 50 states. In fact, most don’t even come close to operating in all states. Here’s an explanation. To begin [...]

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Umbrella insurance explained and why you might need it

Umbrella insurance explained and why you might need it

Whether it’s auto, home, motorcycle, boat or other kinds of policies, all liability insurance has maximum limits. These limits are determined by how much coverage you are willing to pay for, though in all cases insurance companies have a liability [...]

5 ways to dispute auto insurance claims

5 ways to dispute auto insurance claims

You were in an accident and do not feel that you are receiving the proper repairs or fair coverage from your insurance company for those repairs, here are five options you have to try to fight for what you feel [...]

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What does it mean to live in a no-fault auto insurance state?

What does it mean to live in a no-fault auto insurance state?

You are moving to a new state and while going through your moving checklist, you contact your auto insurance company about your car insurance. Your auto insurance agent tells you that you are about to move to a state that [...]

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Towing after an accident – you should involve your insurance company

Towing after an accident – you should involve your insurance company

You’ve been in an accident that will require your car to be towed. You’ve called the police and they are on their way to the scene. You are about to call your auto insurance company and start to wonder, “how [...]

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How long does it take before an accident increases my auto insurance premium?

How long does it take before an accident increases my auto insurance premium?

Question of the week: When will an accident or speeding ticket start to affect my car insurance premium? Answer: Generally, if you have an accident within the first eleven months of your auto insurance policy being in effect, you will [...]

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Get a quick auto insurance quote on your phone with Answer Financial’s new mobile website

Get a quick auto insurance quote on your phone with Answer Financial’s new mobile website

We’re pleased to announce that Answer Financial now has a new mobile website for people to get insurance quotes quickly right  from their web-enabled phones. The new website can be found at http://m.answerfinancial.com As one of the largest insurance agencies [...]

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The New Year and your auto insurance

The New Year and your auto insurance

It’s a new year, and many people are starting their New Year’s resolutions. For many, this includes goals around better money management and as well as finding ways to save a few dollars here and there. In that spirit, we [...]

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Why Kelley Blue Book’s new car rating shows used cars are gaining popularity

Why Kelley Blue Book’s new car rating shows used cars are gaining popularity

Kelley Blue Book (KBB), which offers regularly updated pricing for used cars, has added a “Very Good” rating in order to better reflect the evolving used car market. Additionally, KBB has expanded its weekly ratings to 51 regional markets nationwide [...]

Insurance tips on taking your car off the road for the winter

Insurance tips on taking your car off the road for the winter

With winter fast approaching, you may be considering taking your summer vehicle off the road and into your garage. If so, there are a few things you should be aware of regarding your auto insurance. Let’s start off saying that [...]

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Car accidents are three times costlier to cities than congestion says AAA report

Car accidents are three times costlier to cities than congestion says AAA report

AAA has released a report that shows that vehicle crashes are three times costlier to American cities than traffic congestion. Based on crash and congestion data from 2009, AAA found that the economic impact of car accidents in the urban [...]

Classic car insurance – how to protect your chrome

Classic car insurance – how to protect your chrome

While not for everyone, classic car collecting is a popular hobby that can entail significant financial investment over many years. If you are a new collector, restorer, or someone just thinking of getting into the hobby, you might be wondering [...]

Insurance and moving to another state – what you need to know

Insurance and moving to another state – what you need to know

While there are many things to consider when moving to another state, you shouldn’t forget that changing states could possibly have a large impact on not only your insurance premiums, but also on your insurance needs. Home insurance Let’s assume [...]

How relationship status can affect your auto insurance premiums

How relationship status can affect your auto insurance premiums

If you are in a legally recognized relationship – whether married, in a civil union or domestic partnership – you should be aware of how this can affect your auto insurance policy. First of all, we’ll look at married couples. [...]

Why insurance providers offer competitors’ rates – and why it’s great for you

Why insurance providers offer competitors’ rates – and why it’s great for you

If you’ve ever shopped for insurance online, you may have noticed that certain insurance providers also reveal quotes, or at least estimates, from some of their leading competitors. Sometimes these quotes are even less expensive than their own. Naturally, you might ask yourself, [...]

Is usage-based auto insurance good for the consumer?

Is usage-based auto insurance good for the consumer?

A number of major auto insurance companies are adopting pilot programs around so called “usage-based” insurance tracking and benchmarking technologies (including GPS, OnStar, and custom devices). These technologies enable insurance companies to determine the cost of your insurance by, among [...]

GM offering a year of MetLife auto insurance for a year in Oregon and Washington states

GM offering a year of MetLife auto insurance for a year in Oregon and Washington states

General Motors (GM), in a move to attract new customers, has teamed up with MetLife to bundle a year of auto insurance to anyone who buys a new 2010-2012 Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet or GMC car, truck or crossover in the states of [...]

SUVs much safer now according to Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

SUVs much safer now according to Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

A new safety report by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) – the first such report since 2007 – says that SUVs are some of the safest cars on the road. This change is “dramatic” according to the IIHS, [...]

4 reasons to periodically check for insurance quotes

4 reasons to periodically check for insurance quotes

Here’s a question for you – when was the last time you spent five minutes checking to see if you are getting as much value as you can from your insurance? Awhile? Well, here are five reasons you should periodically [...]

One in five US Internet users have purchased auto insurance online

One in five US Internet users have purchased auto insurance online

One in five US respondents to a recent comScore survey said that they have purchased auto insurance online, and 32% of those surveyed who have not purchased auto insurance online before, will likely do so in the future. “Consumer preferences [...]

Welcome to the Insurance Center Blog!

Welcome to the Insurance Center Blog!

We are excited to launch the Insurance Center Blog, which will be a resource for anyone shopping for auto, home and other types of insurance. The Insurance Center Blog will strive to bring our readers up-to-date information, statistics, news and [...]

How much auto insurance coverage is required in my state?

Whether you’re battling traffic on an LA freeway or cruising the back roads of Virginia, you need auto insurance. Just how much insurance coverage you need varies. Each state has different regulations governing auto insurance coverage, and your state’s department [...]

How do I get the most auto insurance coverage for my insurance dollar?

Whether you’re buying groceries or shopping for auto insurance coverage, you always want to get the best value for your dollar. So, what’s the secret to finding reliable and affordable auto insurance coverage? Answer Financial, Inc., we shop several top [...]

Why do I need auto insurance coverage?

It’s the law! Whether you have a perfect driving record or a few violations under your belt, you will need auto insurance coverage if you want to drive a vehicle in the USA. Maybe you’ve just spent way too much [...]

How do I get auto insurance coverage for more than one car?

Through Answer Financial, you can insure up to 4 vehicles and/or 4 drivers on one policy. If you have more than four vehicles or four drivers, please call and speak to our professional licensed agents. Even with multiple vehicles, getting [...]