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Oklahoma now has Reconditioned Vehicle Program

Steve — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:47:49 +0000

Salvaged Vehicles Can Now be Insured in OK

The Reconditioned Vehicle Program (RVP) is now available in Oklahoma. RVP is a tool that verifies the vehicle history, identifies salvaged titles, identifies lemons, checks for odometer tampering and damage by fire, water, collision or other issues.

Unitrin Specialty will validate the vehicle history report records in the following essential areas:

Title Check – salvaged titles, rebuilt titles, fire damage titles and flood damaged titles
Odometer Check – odometer rollback, broken odometer, odometer exceeding the limit, odometer suspect miles
Problem Check – frame damage, lemon car, salvage auction, water damage
Vehicle Use and Event Check – major auto accidents, auto theft, police or taxi use, fleet cars

Obtaining physical damage coverage for a salvaged vehicle used to be very difficult, if not impossible to find. Now Unitrin Specialty makes this coverage available to a marketplace that was previously under-served. If you have a salvaged vehicle, call an independent insurance agent like Serenity Insurance who writes policies with Unitrin and get your salvaged vehicle covered.

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Are you getting car insurance for the first time or have an insurance requirement for SR-22 filing? Serenity Insurance can help – we offer auto insurance in 47 states for both preferred and high risk drivers. Call us toll free today at 1-800-774-0520 or use our car insurance quote form.

Missouri Car Insurance Customer Saves More than Expected

Lynn — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:29:30 +0000

MO Auto Insurance Customer Saves Even More Money

“I called up Kevin to get insurance and he was such a great help! I appreciate the time he spent explaining to me how the process worked. I even got confused for a second and Kevin explained to me what the difference was and ended up saving even more money than I thought I was going to. I just wanted to let you know that he is a great agent and I looking forward to working with him in the future.”

Thank you,

Andrew
MO auto insurance customer

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Andrew needed a Missouri car insurance policy and was looking for a great rate. Kevin was able to get Andrew an auto insurance policy that saved him more money than he expected.

Cheap SR22 Insurance in Florida

Steve — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:04:47 +0000

Cheap SR22 Insurance in FL

FL SR22 Requirements
The drunk driving laws in the State of Florida prohibits a driver to operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol level (BAL) of .08 or higher. In addition, the BAL level for a commercial driver is .04 and for drivers who are under the age of 21 it is .02.

Penalties for a first time DUI offense in the State of Florida are as follows:

6 months maximum in jail for BAL of .08 but less than .15
9 months maximum in jail for BAL above .15
A fine of from $500 to $1000 for BAL of .08 to .15
A fine of from $1000 to $2000 for BAL above .15 or if there is a minor in car
License suspension from 180 days to 1 year
For a Hardship Reinstatement of the license, the driver must complete DUI School prior to applying for the hardship
An ignition interlock device may be required
A Community Service Fine of $10 for each hour of community service required
Community Service of 50 hours
A Treatment Program may be allowed in lieu of imprisonment
Vehicle impoundment of 10 days

Florida will require the driver to have an SR22 filed with the state as proof of a liability policy in order to get the license reinstated after the license has been suspended or revoked. Once filed, the SR22 and the liability insurance must continue to be active. If the driver cancels the insurance policy, and therefore the SR22, for any reason the State of Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will be notified. Drivers are required to carry the SR22 auto insurance documentation for up to 3 consecutive years.

If a driver is convicted of a DUI offense after October 1, 2007, then the driver is required to provide proof of bodily injury liability insurance as follows:

$100.000 per person
$300,000 per occurrence
$50,000 property damage liability

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The information contained in the above article is intended as informational and does not constitute legal or insurance advice. Insurance requirements in the state of Florida are subject to change. Visit the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles at http://www.flhsmv.gov/ for current information.

Have you had a DUI or other driving offense that required SR22 and/or are you getting car insurance for the first time? Serenity Insurance can help – we offer car insurance in 47 states for both preferred and high risk drivers. Call us toll free today at 1-800-774-0520 or use our car insurance quote form.

Car Insurance for Women

Steve — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:09:46 +0000

Women can get Cheap Car Insurance

It is a not a rumor that women can get cheaper car insurance than their male counter-parts. Women are usually better drivers, therefore they don’t submit as many claims, and they tend to not drive as reckless as a man.

Women should shop around a while when looking for insurance. Men usually do not like to shop and will settle for the first or second insurance policy quoted. If women spend a little more time shopping, they will be rewarded with a cheaper policy. Several factors will help women obtain a less expensive insurance policy –

Women tend to drive less sporty vehicles, and rarely drive pickups. Compact four-door cars, small SUVs and vans are usually the choice of women drivers. These vehicles are generally less expensive to insure than sports cars and trucks. Therefore these vehicles could qualify for a Safe Vehicle Discount.
The driving record has a lot to do with the rate given for a car insurance policy. Since women get less tickets, and have less accidents, their motor vehicle record (MVR) will have less points on it and thus the rate they get for their coverage will be less. Having a clean MVR could qualify for a Good Driver Discount.
Some insurance companies give discounts for your credit score, for being a non-smoker, for your education level, etc.

Use the Internet to check for car/auto insurance brokers rather than going directly to an agent of a particular car insurance company that does not sell policies for other companies. Insurance brokers like Serenity Insurance work with multiple car insurance companies and can do the comparison shopping for you.

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Are you getting car insurance for the first time or have an insurance requirement for SR-22 filing? Serenity Insurance can help – we offer affordable auto insurance in 47 states for both preferred and high risk drivers. Call us toll free today at 1-800-774-0520 or use our car insurance quote form.

Cheap SR22 Insurance in Iowa

Steve — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:08:24 +0000

Cheap SR22 Insurance in IA

IA SR22 Requirements
In the State of Iowa it is against the law for a driver to operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher. There are stricter laws for drivers of commercial vehicles (.04) and also for drivers under the age of 21 (.02).

In Iowa driving under the influence is called Operating Under the Influence (OWI). All OWI convictions in the state of Iowa carry jail time, license suspension and court ordered substance abuse treatment. The list of penalties for a first time DUI in Iowa is as follows:

Jail for 48 hours minimum, up to 1 year
A fine from $625 to $1,250
License suspension for 90 to 180 days
A restricted license is possible after 30 days
Ignition interlock device may be required if BAC is above .10
May have to attend a Drinking Drivers Course
Community service time is possible
Alcohol evaluation and treatment may be ordered

The minimum required liability insurance coverage is as follows:

$20,000 for Bodily Injury Liability per person
$40,000 for Bodily Injury Liability for all persons per accident
$15,000 for Property Damage coverage caused in an at-fault accident

All drivers must show proof of liability insurance to any law enforcement officer or any other sanctioned officers of the state if requested.

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The information contained in the above article is intended as informational and does not constitute legal or insurance advice. Insurance requirements in the state of Iowa are subject to change. Visit the Iowa Insurance Division at http://www.iid.state.ia.us/index.asp or the Iowa Department of Transportation at http://www.iowadot.gov/mvd/ods/financial.htm for current information.

Have you had a DUI, DWI, or other driving offense that required form SR 22 insurance filing or are you getting car insurance for the first time? Serenity Insurance can help – we offer car insurance in 47 states for both preferred and high risk drivers. Call us toll free today at 1-800-774-0520 or use our car insurance quote form.

Great Quote and Great Price

Lynn — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:53:08 +0000

A Pennsylvania car insurance customer said, “Will was very informative and knowledgeable. He sold me a policy when other agencies couldn’t or wouldn’t. I’d had difficulty getting other agencies to give me a quote due to my situation but Will was not only able to get me a great quote but a great price as well. He really helped me out!

Thanks, Granison
PA auto insurance customer

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Granison needed a Pennsylvania car insurance policy and had been having trouble with other companies and agencies giving him a quote. Will did the shopping for him and got him a great policy at a great price.

Always a Pleasure Dealing with Agency

Lynn — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:50:09 +0000

A Connecticut auto insurance customer sent the following to Serenity –

“It’s always been a pleasure dealing with your agency, every time I call! It blows my mind!”

Thank you always,

Daniel
CT car insurance customer

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Daniel has a Connecticut car insurance policy through Serenity and he said he just had to say something because he always receives great service at Serenity.

Cheap SR22 Insurance in Kentucky

Steve — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:11:36 +0000

Cheap SR22 Insurance in KY

KY SR22 Requirements
An SR22 is not required in the state of Kentucky after a drunk driving conviction. The state of Kentucky prohibits a driver to operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher. There are lower BAC limits for drivers of commercial vehicles and for drivers under the age of 21.

The state has harsher penalties for a DUI with aggravated circumstances such as transporting a child under the age of twelve (12), driving 30 MPH over the posted speed limit, driving in the wrong direction on a limited access highway, causing an accident while impaired that causes injury or death, a BAC of .18 or above, for refusing a DUI test and other violations as determined by the state.

In Kentucky the first drunk driving conviction carries the following penalties:

Jail from 2 days up to 30 days
Jail of 4 days for an Aggravated DUI conviction
A fine from $200 to $500
Suspension of your driver’s license for 30 to 120 days
Alcohol or Drug Treatment Program for 90 days
Community labor for a minimum of 48 hours, up to 30 days

Kentucky has an implied consent law which means that you have given your consent to submit to a chemical test of your blood, breath or urine if stopped by an officer and he suspects that you are driving impaired. Refusal to submit to the test will result in your driver’s license being suspended for a period of 30 to 120 days.

The minimum required insurance is as follows:

$25,000 for death or injury of one person
$50,000 for death or injury of two or more persons per accident
$10,000 for damage to property
$25,000 for death or injury of one person
$50,000 for death or injury of two or more persons per accident
$10,000 for damage to property
$10,000 for Basic No Fault (PIP coverage) unless rejected

Drivers must carry proof of Kentucky car insurance in their vehicle at all times and present it to any law enforcement officer if they stop you for any reason. When renewing or transferring a motor vehicle registration, proof of insurance must be shown to the county clerk. Insurance companies operating in Kentucky are required to electronically report all personal auto insurance information to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

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Poor Service Causes 75% of Insurance Shoppers to Switch

Steve — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:47:01 +0000

Car Insurance Customers Change Companies Due to Poor Service

Auto insurance customers who shop around for a better price are likely to change insurance companies 33% of the time. Customers who have experienced poor or bad customer service however are more likely to switch 75% of the time. That means that customers are more concerned about how they are treated than they are about their pocket-book.

An average car insurance customer will gather up to three competitive quotes when they are shopping for a better price. One might think that they would gather more data than that. However they might only get one or two quotes when they are shopping because their previous carrier provided poor service. The first company that shows a level of concern for the customer is probably going to get the business because it sounds like they care. The price might even be higher in some cases but the consumer is looking for someone who cares about them.

Consumers might try shopping insurance brokers rather than directly with an insurance company because the broker can shop several different companies and brokers are likely to be very customer service oriented.

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Are you getting car insurance for the first time or have an insurance requirement for SR-22 filing? Serenity Insurance can help – we offer affordable auto insurance in 47 states for both preferred and high risk drivers. We have our own Customer Service Department and will take as much time as needed to help you with your insurance. Call us toll free today at 1-800-774-0520 or use our car insurance quote form.

Named Non-Owner Insurance Policy

Steve — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:40:06 +0000

Non-Owner Insurance for People who do not Own Cars

Named Non-Owner or Non-Owner insurance is a policy that provides liability protection for an individual who does not own a vehicle or have access to any for personal use on a regular basis, including vehicles owned by other members of the household.

Non-Owner policies provide stated limits of liability protection (BI/PD, MED, Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists BI) for the named insured while driving a non-owned vehicle. Coverage does not apply to vehicles owned by the insured or owned by a relative.

Coverage applies only to the person listed on the declarations page and does not extend to household members. Coverage is not provided for a spouse or other family members.

Physical damage for the vehicle is not provided on a Non-Owner policy. This is liability coverage only. Non-owner coverage is also not provided for business or artisan use.

If you do not own a car or have regular access to a vehicle in your household, you would qualify for a Named Non-Owner insurance policy. Check with your insurance agent or broker to see if you qualify for a Non-Owner policy.

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