Some South Florida lawmakers are calling for the Florida Department of Transportation to make immediate changes to the Interstate 95 express lanes in Miami-Dade County, including removing those orange plastic poles. State lawmakers are taking action after a recent Local 10 News investigation that exposed flaws in the express lanes. Florida Highway Patrol troopers said […]
For years, insurance companies have used estimates of your annual mileage to determine your car insurance rates. But with recent changes in technology, insurers now have an unprecedented ability to judge your actual driving habits. Armed with detailed data on how often you slam on the brakes and what times of day you’re on the […]
EICO, which “everybody knows” saves drivers 15 percent on auto insurance, said it will raise its auto premiums after underwriting results declined in the first quarter. The giant direct writer said its underwriting profit for the first quarter was $160 million, a decline of $193 million compared to the first quarter of 2014. In the […]
As we move further into summer, temperatures aren’t the only things on the rise. Across the nation, summer months see the highest auto theft and accident rates – but GAP coverage can help those who experience either of these misfortunes by reducing the financial stress that comes with car accidents and thefts. A motor vehicle […]
A national study found that Florida has seen its first decrease in questionable automobile claims since state lawmakers rewrote the no-fault law in 2012. The National Crime Insurance Bureau conducted the report that looked at claims from 2010 to 2013. According to the study, the number of “questionable” automobile personal injury protection claims fell by […]
Sure, you’ve had a perfect driving record until now, but a new study warns that putting in a claim on your car insurance can be unexpectedly costly – and you might wind up spending more than you get back. A single “at-fault” claim will result in an average increase of 38 percent in your annual […]
It was a very busy week and weekend in South Florida sports last week, that’s why BB Insurance Marketing is giving you the low down on all the sports stories in your hometown from last week. The Dolphins struggle, so do the Canes, FSU embarrasses Clemson at home, UCF upsets the number 8 ranked team […]