Updated March 1, 2023
It’s that time of year again, when motorcycles and their riders come out of hibernation and hit the road. It’s a time when both cycle drivers and auto/truck drivers must be more alert and aware.
For the cycle drivers and riders keep the following in mind:
Do your part to ride safely. 22% of riders killed in ...
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5 Tips for Parents of New Drivers
Starting a new teen driver out on the road can be a stressful experience. Teen drivers are less experienced and more accident-prone than their parents, thus, they usually cost more to insure. For these reasons, we tend to make safe driving habits the highest priority in those first formative years between the learner’s permit and the high school ...
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Want to Drive for Uber or DoorDash?
Updated April 11, 2022
Uber and Lyft are now more than just convenient rideshare apps. Delivery services are on the rise through apps like Uber Eats, GrubHub, and DoorDash and while they are easy to use through their mobile apps and affordable for consumers, confusion can arise for working drivers – especially when it comes to understanding ...
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Auto Gap Insurance
With cars selling for significantly over the sticker price right now, you may be offered gap insurance when you purchase your vehicle. Should you get it? Your auto policy may cover the value of your vehicle if it is totaled or stolen, but what happens if you owe more on your loan or lease than what your vehicle is worth?
What is Gap ...
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Winter Driving Tips
Updated January 25, 2022
Now that winter weather is officially upon us - early sunsets, temperatures dipping below the freezing mark, snow and slush appearing on the roads, ice accumulating on tree branches and telephone wires - it's time to make sure you and your car are both prepared for the season. Here are a few safety tips:
Prepare an ...
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Insuring Your College Student
It’s that time of year when parents are sending kids back to school. You may think that the days of the back-to-school checklists are over once you have a college student, but often times there is even more to do!
Along with pricey textbooks, laptops, dorm rooms, and thinking of how you will survive with your baby away from home, you also need ...
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The Collision Damage Waiver: Do I Need It?
Updated June 2021
Planning to rent a car for your summer vacation or a weekend getaway? Wondering what sort of auto coverage you need? Here are the answers to some commonly asked rental questions, courtesy of Insurance Agents & Brokers of Pennsylvania.
Q) I'm going on vacation and plan to rent a car. I've been told my personal auto ...
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How should I handle the reporting of auto insurance claims?
In many cases, you should report auto insurance claims promptly to the agency. Some carriers prefer that claims be reported directly to the insurance company. They provide 800 numbers which claim 24-hour service in reporting claims. However, most insurance company claim departments are not open on evenings or weekends and claim reporting is ...
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