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According to the press release found on PRNewswire.com “Auto Insurance Report: Prices Have Risen Steadily Since 2007? a report recently delivered by the Insurance Information Institute’s senior VP and chief economist, Steven N. Weisbart, shows an upsetting trend of increasing auto insurance rates throughout the nation.

This report shows that from 2005-2007 cheaper auto insurance quotes were easier to find and since then rates have been on the rise.  Estimates have national average expenditures rising by a higher and higher percent each year for a total of 12.5% overall.  This trend is problematic since unemployment is up and many Americans are struggling financially.

More than ever it’s important to shop around and the Federal Citizen Information Center released a tip sheet for consumers to learn ways to reduce auto insurance costs.  The st

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I’ve been an avid motorcyclist for over 30 years, riding hundreds of thousands of miles on many different styles of bikes. I’ve found that riding a motorcycle sharpens your reflexes and makes you a more defensive driver no matter your age or what vehicle you’re driving.

However, in my home state, a recent news story focused on the sharp increase in motorcycle accidents among older riders. My wife was quick to point out that I am now part of that “older rider” group, and I’m not sure how I feel about that. The report also showed that traffic fatalities among riders over 40 were twice as high as for riders under 40 — and I know how I feel about that.

Many older riders are “re-entry riders” who rode motorcycles when they were young, but stopped when the responsibilities of jobs and families took over.

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Bristol West Insurance has announced on their website that Farmers, which is the parent company of Bristol West, has proposed to acquire AIG’s Personal Auto Insurance business.  This includes 21st Century Insurance Company all found on their website.  Once this acquisition is finalized, Farmers will be the 3rd largest auto insurance company in the United States.  Bristol West customers can expect to continue the excellent service they are used to.

Also in company news, Bristol West Insurance Group and the Foremost Group of Companies are combining.  Foremost has members of the Farmers Insurance Group of Companies.  Insu

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I was browsing through the news results for insurance just a moment ago and came across something that I just had to write about today because I could not quite believe my eyes. The results of a new study have been released today. Unlike other studies, this was not a general one aimed at finding trends in the insurance market as a whole but rather was concerned with mainstream providers and their offering of womens car insurance. Please note that no specialist providers of womens car insurance were asked to provide quotes.

The study by Which? comprised of using the same address, driving experience, date of birth, no claims bonus and car details for the purpose of obtaining quotes. The only difference was the name of the man and woman used.

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Is your special ride considered classic, antique, vintage, collectible, modified, or simply old? That depends on whom you talk to.

How old is old?

The Classic Car Club of America defines a classic car as one built between 1925 and 1948 that was fine and distinctive when new. The Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) considers any roadworthy car at least 25 years old to be eligible for judging at AACA National Meets. The state of Texas will register your car as an antique when it is 25 years old, while California doesn’t consider your car an antique until it is at least 39 years old. And some DMVs only offer antique status to a vehicle that is a collector car that is only used in parades, shows, and club events.

Confused yet?

Hot rods and modified cars only add to the confusion.

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