4 Ways to Boost Your Personal Auto Business in 2021
While the personal auto market may come under pressure in the short term, there are opportunities for agencies to grow. Here are four ways agents can improve their personal auto book
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From the Front Lines: Personal Auto
“A fender bender is no longer minor and can cost thousands of dollars to repair,” says independent agent Josh Farm. “What’s interesting is auto insurance premiums have overall stayed steady—we will see if that continues!”
Distracted Driving: How Agents and Carriers Play a Key Role in Prevention
Every day, eight people in the U.S. are killed in crashes reported to involve a distracted driver, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Distracted driving is a serious problem not only for the insurance industry but for the nation.
Telematics Provide Opportunity to Protect Pandemic’s Unlikely Heroes
During the pandemic delivery drivers emerged as essential workers to keep the U.S. economy moving. With reliance on commercial fleets increasing, business owners are willing to invest to improve safety through telematics solutions, presenting a prime grow
From the Front Lines: Personal Auto
“Auto insurance is often the first product that brings people into our agency,” says Brittany Hardin, independent agent. “If I can find a balance between offering coverage that is appropriate at an affordable premium, the other lines of business will usua
Drivers Give the Green Light to Usage-Based Auto Insurance
A new Agent Authority survey released this week by Nationwide found that more auto insurance customers are ready to give usage-based insurance a try, giving agents an opportunity to grow their business and enhance relationships.
The Era of Vehicle Hacking is Here—Are Insurers Ready?
As vehicle technology continues to evolve, opportunities for malicious attacks will likely grow while vehicle cybersecurity lags behind.
Is Burnt Mobile Home Removal Covered Under Extra Expenses?
A mobile home park in Oregon burned in a wildfire and the owners have walked away from their burnt mobile homes. The cost to remove the burnt mobiles from the insured’s property is $3,000 each.
Is a Windshield a Car Body Part?
An insured’s 2018 Mercedes windshield needed to be replaced. The insured has comprehensive coverage with a $250 deductible, but the carrier denied original equipment manufacturer coverage for the windshield.
No Man’s Land: Insuring a Vehicle While the Title Is Being Transferred?
If the seller removes the vehicle from their personal auto policy, will the buyer’s existing policy provide coverage to the new car even if they haven’t added it yet?
