III: Lightning claims down but costs up

Posted on Thu, June 23, 2011

Recently, the Insurance Information Institute reported that lightning storms can be just as destructive and costly as tornadoes. The organization is now backing up that assertion with some sobering statistics....read more

Study: Even a little alcohol leads to deadly car accidents

Posted on Wed, June 22, 2011

While the legal blood-alcohol limit for drivers may be .08, a new study is finding that even a trace amount of alcohol can lead to traffic accident fatalities....read more

Mayors support greater use of traffic safety cameras

Posted on Wed, June 22, 2011

The National Coalition for Safer Roads is praising the U.S. Conference of Mayors after they backed a proposal that would increase the number of speed and red light safety cameras installed on U.S. roadways....read more

Nevada becomes 34th state to ban texting while driving

Posted on Wed, June 22, 2011

Another state is restricting drivers from texting while driving, as Nevada has become the latest state to adopt the ban. But state officials have taken it one step further, outlawing motorists from being able to use their cell phones while driving as well....read more

Study: Electronics, jewelry most common items insured

Posted on Tue, June 21, 2011

Some of the most common valuables people insure has been revealed....read more