How COVID-19 May Be Affecting Your Auto Insurance
During the past nine months of working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have driven less often. With the exception of essential workers and those who cannot perform their jobs remotely, you may only take the car out for a grocery store run. In response, many auto insurance carriers have noticed the…
What Is Gap Insurance?
Gap insurance is a backup measure when you owe more than the market value or you’ve leased the vehicle.
Stricter Laws in Effect 10/1/19 for Handheld Device Use
Connecticut has strict laws concerning the use of handheld devices while operating a motor vehicle.
How Mileage Can Affect Your Car Insurance Rates
According to figures from the Federal Highway Administration, the typical driver logs just under 13,500 miles per year. Men tend to drive more – about 16,550 miles per year – while women travel about 10,000. Does exceeding or reducing your annual mileage change your insurance rates? The answer is not as cut and dried as…
What Can Happen When Someone Else Drives Your Car?
Let’s say a family member or friend who has a Driver’s License asks to drive your car. You trust this person and think he or she is responsible but an hour later, you get a call – they hit another vehicle. As the car owner, what does this mean for you? Contrary to popular belief,…
