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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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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Beware of Flood Damage to Used Cars
If you’re in the market for a pre-owned vehicle, you’ll want to use extra caution making your purchase following devastating flooding due to recent hurricanes. There have been reports of flood damaged vehicles being re-sold to unsuspecting buyers throughout the country.
Identifying a Flood Damaged Vehicle
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Auto Insurance – What’s New
In April 2016, both Penn National and Safeco introduced new telematics insurance products. Telematics-based policies rely on the merging of telecommunications and informatics data—your cars GPS and navigation, an onboard device and possibly a smart phone app—to track your driving habits. These usage based products provide opportunities for ...
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