Millions of Americans would love to save money on their auto insurance. In fact, because of new ways to compare prices, many people switch to new insurers every few years if a better deal is offered. But what factors go into determining insurance premiums? The more you understand about insurance, the easier you may find […]
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Salt Lake City Car & Home Insurance
What is car insurance? Car insurance protects you against financial loss if you have an accident. It is a contract between you and the insurance company. You agree to pay the premium and the insurance company agrees to pay your losses as defined in your policy. Car insurance provides liability, property and medical coverage: Liability […]
Read MoreUnfavorable statistics spike insurance rates for teen drivers; 115 percent increase in Utah
ST. GEORGE – Rising crash tolls and insurance costs serve to remind parents and teenagers that driving is a privilege earned through responsibility, not a right. Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for teens age 15 to 19 in the state; an average of 40 teens are killed, 330 are hospitalized and 5,400 […]
Read MoreCellphone Ban for Utah Teen Drivers
A few years ago, state Rep. Lee Perry — who is also a Utah Highway Patrol lieutenant — was investigating an accident that killed a young driver. She had been talking on a cellphone during a snowstorm, lost control and rolled her car. He picked the cellphone off the ground near the accident scene when it […]
Read MoreNon-Owner’s Insurance
If you don’t own a vehicle the insurance you’d purchase is called non-owner’s insurance. This provides auto insurance for someone who wants coverage when driving another person’s vehicle. In some situations the only coverage that is available for a non owner’s policy is liability for bodily injury, property damage, uninsured motorist and medical payments. Non-owner […]
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