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The last decade of seemingly non-stop direct-to-consumer advertising and heavy investment into digital self-service technologies have driven roughly one-fourth of auto insurance customers to adopt direct distribution models that bypass agents in favor of do-it-yourself tools. According to the J.D. Power 2019 U.S. Auto Insurance Study, that transition has helped overall customer satisfaction with auto insurance providers reach its highest level ever.
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Homeowners Insurance Sellers to Boost Sales Through Educational Advertising
"If you're getting a mortgage for your new home, your lender will require homeowners insurance, says Consumer Reports. And even if you're among the rare home buyers purchasing without a mortgage, you still should get homeowners insurance to protect against costly perils like fire and wind damage."
Flood Insurance Agents to Promote Policies to Consumers Who Are Unaware of Need
"According to Consumer Reports, in recent weeks, northern Californians have suffered from heavy rain, snow, and mudslides as powerful storms swept in from the Pacific Ocean. Nearby states, including Arizona, southern Nevada, and Wyoming, also felt the impact as flood watches went into effect. Yet the flood season has barely started. While flooding happens all year, it is particularly common in the late spring and summer, according to The Weather Company, a subsidiary of IBM."
Insurance Companies to Promote Cruise Refund Policies
InsureMyTrip, the travel insurance authority, today announced the results of its annual cruise survey. The new poll of roughly 1,440 U.S. respondents reveals that getting sick or injured before or during a cruise remains the top concern for travelers. Health-related issues also led the majority of travel insurance claims for cruise vacations.
Auto Insurance Companies to Promote Discounts in the Face of Rising Rates
The Zebra, the nation's leading car insurance search engine, released its 2019 State of Auto Insurance Report, which reveals that car insurance rates have risen for four out of five American drivers (83%) over the past year. In fact, rates across the U.S. are higher than they've ever been: Up 23% since 2011 with an average annual cost of $1,470.
Health Insurance Providers to Attract Subscribers by Promoting These 5 Options
eHealth, Inc. released data from an analysis of trends in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) market that shed light on figures from the federal government suggesting that enrollment in ACA health coverage during the current open enrollment period may be lagging behind enrollment figures from last year.
New Policy Shoppers: Home Insurance Companies Ranked
Amica, USAA, and Auto-Owners are among the top home insurance companies in a new survey. Plus, Consumer Reports gives some tips for winning a home insurance claim and five ways to save on a policy. Consumer ReportsÛª insurance company ratings are based on responses from 9,905 of those surveyed who filed claims from January 2010 to June 2013.
