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Auto Insurance Shopping Rose in Q3

AutoDealer Today

Trend was more pronounced for the segment than for property insurance.

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GM sued for selling info of 16 million drivers to insurance companies

Motor Authority

General Motors has been sued by the state of Texas for allegedly selling detailed driving records to insurance companies at a profit, the New York Times reported on Tuesday.

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Man in bear suit attacks cars for insurance fraud

CarExpert

Four people have been arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly committing insurance fraud by claiming a bear had attacked their vehicles, though it actually turned out to be a person in a bear costume. The state insurance department says the insurance companies were defrauded the amount of $141,839 as part of the alleged fraud case.

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Media post: Understanding the Role of Insurance Companies After a Car Accident in Richmond

Best Selling Cars Blog

One of the most critical steps following an accident is dealing with insurance companies. Insurance plays a vital role in covering medical expenses, vehicle repairs, and other costs that arise from the accident. The goal of insurance companies is to settle claims quickly and for as little money as possible.

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‘Appalled’: Car insurance companies accused of ‘victim blaming’

Drive.com

As car theft surges across Australia, victims have alleged insurance companies are cancelling or denying their policies, leaving them with nowhere to turn for coverage. Now, after buying a new car and wanting to stay loyal, we’re told by ING that they won’t insure us for at least a year. We are faultless victims of crime.

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Californians In Bear Costumes Fake Rolls-Royce Attack In $142K Insurance Scam

Carscoops

Police arrested four people charged with insurance fraud. Their evidence is, in part, video sent to the insurance companies by the suspects themselves. These folks thought that they could commit insurance fraud by claiming a bear damaged their cars. It didn’t trick insurance investigators though.

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Media post: Car Insurance Prices Set to Rise in 2025: What You Need to Know

Best Selling Cars Blog

Car insurance premiums are expected to increase significantly in 2025, with experts projecting a rise of 7-10% on average. – Distracted Driving : The persistent issue of distracted driving continues to cause accidents, raising insurance costs. This is due to the potentially higher medical costs and increased risk of lawsuits.

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