Motorcycle Awareness Month reminds riders to ride safely

Nordstrom
Motorcycle Awareness Month - Person going through test

May is an important time for riders to remind themselves of their safety habits as the warm weather begins. Motorcycle Awareness Month is more than halfway through, and it is offering riders a reminder that riding safe and smart are the best ways to enjoy their time on the road. Education and awareness are the top tools for making sure riders are keeping safe on the road. For Motorcycle Awareness Month, Delaware Governor John Carney and the state’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) have teamed up with the state Office…

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Motorcycle insurance costs less than what many riders expect

G. Turner
Motorcycle Insurance - Costs

Many people think it costs considerably more to insure their vehicle than is actually the case. It’s that time of year again, when riders head back onto the road and have to make sure they have all the motorcycle insurance they require wherever they intend to go. It’s always a good idea to review your policy each year to be sure you still have the right coverage. Motorcycle insurance is required by law in most states across the country. While many riders will bristle at that news, what’s important to…

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The benefits of securing holiday travel insurance early

Guest Author
holiday travel insurance and what you need to know

Even the most seasoned traveler will tell you that it’s always best to plan your trips ahead of time. Not only do you get ahead of all the stress and chaos that comes with holiday planning during the holiday season, but you also get impressive discounts at some of your favorite places. That’s why it’s best to plan your end-of-year holidays earlier in the year. The same mindset should be practiced with your travel insurance. Most people think they can hold off getting travel insurance, which can lead to a…

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Boat insurance companies release hurricane season preparedness tips

Julie Campbell
Boat insurance - Boat on stormy water

The Atlantic hurricane season starts in June and insurers want watercraft owners to keep their property safe. As boating season begins, hurricane season is also approaching, so boat insurance companies are issuing reminders to owners to make some simple changes to protect their property. Many of the tips are straightforward and should be a part of annual maintenance for watercraft. Though it is difficult to predict whether there will be an active season for hurricanes and tropical storms, it is always a good idea to take the right steps to…

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Allstate 2022 auto insurance rate filings brings about changes to Georgia law

Marc
Auto insurance - Georgia Law changes

The filing rules in the state will be changing under a new law driven forward by the insurer last year. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp recently signed a bill into law, providing the insurance commissioner in the state with the authority to review all auto insurance rate filings before they can become effective. The new law will become effective July 1, 2023, and preserves existing authority while making additions. Georgia House Bill 221 goes into effect July 1, 2023. It will maintain the approval powers the commissioner already held over mandatory…

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Auto insurance rates calculations may be changing in Massachusetts

Logan B.
Auto Insurance Rates - Calculations - Money

A new bill has been proposed in the state that will alter the way premiums are calculated for drivers. A newly proposed bill in Massachusetts has the potential to greatly change the way auto insurance rates are calculated, and the amount people will be paying for their coverage in the state. The Senate bill is aimed at changing highly influential components used to calculate premiums. Among the factors that are most defining to auto insurance rates in Massachusetts is a driver’s ZIP code. However, the bill in the Senate is…

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FEMA flood insurance rate update released by ZIP code and county

Nordstrom
Flood Insurance Rates - Property

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has unveiled its price increase updates. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Risk Rating 2.0 flood insurance calculation method caused an uproar among advocates and critics who said that homeowners were destined to send prices skyrocketing for thousands of property owners. Homeowners in low-elevation coastal locations would be particularly affected, said critics. FEMA has now released data that reveals where prices will be increasing and decreasing, based on county and ZIP codes. The Miami Herald conducted an analysis of the new data and determined that…

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