Esurance Mobile: Accident and Emergency Services
November 18, 2011 by Gabriel Cover · Leave a Comment
If there’s one thing no one likes, it’s an accident. Aside from being extremely stressful, accidents can be painful, scary, expensive, and more than a little nerve-wracking. Hey, we’re an insurance company … we know.
And while we do everything we can to help you avoid accidents, a huge part of our job here is also helping our customers deal with accidents. To that end, we’ve been making our cool mobile apps even cooler. Recent updates to Esurance Mobile mean that you have a whole network of helpful, friendly options available if you’re involved in an accident.
The latest update adds Accident and Emergency Services to our mobile repertoire of fast and easy tools. Using these
Dodge Caravan to end its run in 2013
November 16, 2011 by Lilly Hudson · Leave a Comment
A vehicle type that epitomized what a family car looked like is nearing its end for an American car manufacturer. In an interview with Automotive News, Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Chrysler, said that the company will no longer make its Dodge Grand Caravan minivan, as the vehicle will be retired in 2013.Caravan discontinued to avoid duplicationDespite it being one of Dodges most popular vehicle types for those buying a new car, Marchionne said Chrysler will end the minivans production to avoid duplicating it with Chryslers other brands, namely Chrysler, Jeep and Ram.
Property/casualty insurance pricing stable going into 2012
November 10, 2011 by Lilly Hudson · Leave a Comment
Most property/casualty insurance lines of business will experience fairly stable pricing into the new year, according to a report released Thursday by Willis Group Holdings P.L.C.
The annual report, “Marketplace Realities: Solid Footing and a Foundation for Growth,” noted that this year “may break all records for insured losses.” Even before the 2011 hurricane season began, the market had sustained 70 billion in property losses, according to the report. “We are Read more…
Electric cars sell at snail”s pace
November 10, 2011 by Gabriel Cover · Leave a Comment
For the electric car industry, February just wasn’t it’s month. In fact, at least so far, 2011 hasn’t been its year.
According to Chevrolet’s February sales release, a paltry 281 Chevy Volts – the company’s electric car – were sold nationwide, representing 0.1 percent of its total sales.
Nissan didn’t fare much better in electric vehicle sales. Nissan, which unveiled its Leaf model in December as a more affordable alternative, moved just 67 in February and has sold just 173 for the year.
Combined, 1,101 electric vehicles have been sold nationwide in 2011.
Overall, however, car sales for both companies were quite swift last month.
Is your car insurance premiums going through the air?
November 7, 2011 by Hamish Hillary · Leave a Comment
A friend from the Insurance industry sent a link from Wheels24 which is simply too good not to share! This is a story about the Transition a motor vehicle that can also fly through the air!
It may prove quite a dilemma for the actuaries to calculate what the car insurance premium would be or should it be an insurance premium for a plane?
US company Terrafugia says it is developing a flying car and is eyeing the booming economies of India, Brazil and China as future markets.
About 100 people have already order a combined flying-driving vehicle, the Transition, which has been priced at the equivalent of R2.2-million and is scheduled for launch late in 2012.
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The two-seat vehicle is designed to fly between local airports, drive off the runway and join everyday traffice.
How does the point system work in Wisconsin?
November 5, 2011 by Gabriel Cover · Leave a Comment
Whenever you are convicted of a moving violation in Wisconsin points will be added to your driver’s license. If you are on probation, the points you earn are doubled. When your point total reaches 12 or higher within 12 months your license will be suspended for 60 days. Some infractions and their point values are:
• Failure to give aid after an accident – 6 points
• Weaving in a traffic lane – 4 points
• Failure to dim bright headlights – 3 points
• Depriving another vehicle the use of a full lane – 2 points