Taking the Initiative in a Struggle Against Excessive Rate Increases
OpEdNews
got at a gathering of Democratic Party activists last week came when she endorsed a ballot initiative to give the California Insurance Commissioner power to reject excessive health insurance rate increases. Consumer advocates there decided to go the …

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OAI: Idaho Car Insurance Verification Proposal Highlights Perils of Driving …
Houston Chronicle
… and up to a $ 1000 fine for a second offense within five years—the repercussions that can come from causing an accident with no coverage should be enough to motivate uninsured drivers to look for cheap auto insurance online and purchase a policy.

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Transportation officials urge reduction of built-in auto distractions
homeinsurance.com (blog)
In the hope of reducing accidents, injuries and auto insurance claims, officials have proposed recommendations for automakers to limit the number of potentially distracting devices installed in new automobiles. US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood …

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Chicago Tribune

Allstate reports drop in market share, exclusive agencies
Chicago Tribune
The number of independent agencies selling Allstate products also fell, to 4400 from 4500. The report also said that, in 2010, the latest period for which figures are available, State Farm, Allstate and Geico had car insurance market share of 18.1 …
Allstate agency count falls 15%MarketWatch
Allstate Agency Count Falls 15% Amid OverhaulFox Business
Allstate Increases Quarterly Dividend 4.8 PercentSacramento Bee
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Allstate Agency Count Falls 15% Amid Overhaul
Wall Street Journal
The company says the changes will be implemented in 2013. Allstate's exclusive agencies provide about 86% of the premiums for the company's home and auto unit, its largest segment. The agents sell Allstate-branded home, auto and life-insurance products …

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Roadshow: Copies of auto insurance and registration are OK
San Jose Mercury News
A The state vehicle code says a copy of the registration is acceptable to show police upon request. Proof of insurance is needed, but the vehicle code doesn't specify in what format. Most cops will accept copies of your insurance and registration.

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