The Basics of Car Insurance Minimums in Connecticut

All states impose minimum car insurance rules. That is, insurers in those states must provide coverage at least to such a point, while all drivers are expected to carry policies meeting these requirements. Connecticut, a “fault” state when it comes to coverage, has its own rules and minimums. As you take out a policy, be…

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Car Insurance Basics for Teen Drivers

You have a child close to getting a driver’s license. In no time, he or she will ask to drive the family car – or may even purchase a used one. By Connecticut state law, all drivers must have the minimum insurance, which means your son or daughter needs a policy. What options are out…

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Actual Cash Value v. Replacement Cost – What’s it worth to you?

Dave just left the dealership in his brand new car.  Filled with excitement, he makes a left turn out of the lot without looking and fails to see the car coming his way. In an instant, his new car is damaged.  His insurance policy is there for him to cover the cost of the damages,…

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Actual Cash Value v. Replacement Cost – What’s It Worth To You?

Dave just left the dealership in his brand new car. Filled with excitement, he makes a left turn out of the lot without looking and fails to see the car coming his way. In an instant, his new car is damaged.  His insurance policy is there for him to cover the cost of the damages,…

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Distracted Driving – Leave the multi-tasking behind the desk, not the wheel!

Driving is a task most of us do on a daily basis – we drive to work, to school, to our local grocery stores.  With all of this practice, we should be pretty decent drivers.  So what gives?  If it isn’t due to our lack of driving skills, then it must have something to do…

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