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Study: Motor Vehicle Thefts Soar in First Half of 2023

Aug 21 2023 // During the first half of 2023, vehicle thefts soared while most other crimes declined, according to a new study of crime trends in 37 cities released by the Council on Criminal Justice.Continuing an upward trajectory,...

California Firm to Pay $1M for Selling Devices to Thwart Truck Smog Controls

Aug 21 2023 // A California company will pay $1 million for violating federal environmental laws by making and selling devices that defeated smog controls on diesel trucks, prosecutors announced.Sinister Manufacturing Co. Inc. of...

Rate Hikes Not Bringing Profit to US Auto Insurers: Fitch

Aug 18 2023 // Jumps in rates and written premiums did little to move the needle on underwriting profits for U.S. personal auto insurers, Fitch Ratings reported based on a recent review of midyear results of nine big market...

Arrests Made in California ‘Family and Friend’ Auto Insurance Fraud Ring

Aug 17 2023 // An alleged “family and friend” organized auto insurance fraud ring in California was seemingly broken up by the Urban Automobile Insurance Fraud Task Force when seven people were arrested on Wednesday in...

Shinwa Plans $114M Expansion at Alabama Auto Parts Plant

Aug 17 2023 // MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An auto parts supplier plans a $114 million investment to expand its facility in Alabama to support the production of electric vehicle parts, Gov. Kay Ivey`s office announced Tuesday.Shinhwa...

Carolina Insurance Agent Charged with Backdating Auto Policy After Crash

Aug 16 2023 // A North Carolina insurance agent has been charged with fraud after allegedly backdating an auto policy, to show that a friend was covered at the time of an accident.The North Carolina Department of Insurance reported this...

Increased Vehicle Sales, Search for Lower Rates Boost Auto Insurance Shopping

Aug 15 2023 // Auto insurance shopping rates rose 12% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2023, according to a new TransUnion report.While vehicle sales played a role in the increase, TransUnion said in a press release that the...

Markets/Coverages: Chubb Launches Vehicle Tracking System in UK to Stymie Car Theft

Aug 15 2023 // Chubb has launched a vehicle tracking system in the UK to help protect the insurer’s customers from car theft.With criminals now often targeting high-value vehicles – particularly “keyless” models –...

Alabama Tow Truck Operator Set for Trial on Overcharging Insurance Companies

Aug 15 2023 // One of five Alabama tow truck operators charged with overcharging insurance companies will go to trial in April, almost four years after the men were hit with insurance fraud charges.Danny Williams, owner of Southport...

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Canadian Consultant Horn

Aug 14 2023 // Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of Toronto, Ontario-based A.H. Horn and Associates Ltd. (which does business as Horn).Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Horn provides sales and leadership...

NC DOI Arrives at 4.5% Increase in Auto Rates for Next Two Years, 9.9% on Dwelling

Aug 9 2023 // North Carolina’s insurance commissioner has negotiated a smaller increase on auto insurance rates than the state’s rating agency had requested.The North Carolina Rate Bureau in February requested an average...

LandPro® Relaunch Offers Cutting-Edge Green Endorsements, Monoline Auto Coverage, and Snow and Ice Removal Coverage for Larger Residential and Commercial Landscapers

Aug 8 2023 // Woodbridge, NJ., August 8, 2023 – NIP Group, a renowned specialty insurance provider, proudly announces the relaunch of its highly successful LandPro® program, specially tailored for larger residential and commercial...

Kemper Exits Preferred Home and Auto Business Immediately

Aug 8 2023 // As it reported a net loss in the second quarter of about $97 million, Kemper Corp. said Monday that it is exiting the preferred home and auto insurance market.Kemper said it will “actively reduce the business...

3 Killed After Charter Bus Collides with Vehicle in Pennsylvania

Aug 8 2023 // A charter bus carrying up to 50 people collided with a vehicle on an interstate in Pennsylvania, killing three people, state police said.The crash happened during heavy rain around 11:50 p.m. Sunday on southbound...

Auto Claims Inflation Speeds Ahead of Premium Increases

Aug 7 2023 // Insurance claims inflation has risen faster than the underlying consumer price index (CPI), outpacing auto insurance premium increases, according to a new study, Auto Insurance: The Uncertain Road Ahead, by the American...

Boundless Rider Launches Motorcycle, ATV and Off-Road Insurance in Texas

Aug 4 2023 // Boundless Rider, a venture-backed digital MGA, announced that it is available for purchase in Texas, with plans to expand to additional states later this year. Owners of on-road and off-road motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs,...

California Firm to Pay $1M for Selling Devices to Thwart Truck Smog Controls

Aug 4 2023 // A California company will pay $1 million for violating federal environmental laws by making and selling devices that defeated smog controls on diesel trucks, prosecutors announced.Sinister Manufacturing Co., Inc. of...

Car App Jerry in California Gets $110M in Funding, Adds Services

Aug 3 2023 // Smart-car app maker Jerry received an additional $110 million in equity and debt financing to add its services designed to enable vehicle owners “manage all things car.” The Palo Alto, California-based company...

Report: Auto Insurance Premiums Rise 17% in H1 of 2023

Aug 3 2023 // Car insurance premiums are skyrocketing primarily due to rising auto parts costs and extreme weather, according to virtual insurance agent platform Insurify’s Q3 2023 Mid-Year Auto Insurance Trends Report.In the...

Connecticut High Court Denies Immunity for First Responder Causing Car Accident

Aug 2 2023 // The Connecticut Supreme Court has overturned a trial court and ruled that municipalities and government agencies are not entitled to qualified immunity for negligent operation of emergency vehicles.In a case involving a...