Understanding Insurance

Entries for 2009

Tweet Ur Insurance Questions 2 Us 4 an Answer

Posted by Brittany Ritchey on 12/15/2009 at 11:00 AM

Imagine you return to your car after an afternoon of holiday shopping, and there’s a fresh dent in the side. You want to get it repaired. But it wasn’t your fault. You wonder if insurance will cover the cost.

Who do you ask?

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Tagged with: Customer Service Twitter
 

Policy Up for Renewal Soon? Keep Two Things in Mind

Posted by Brittany Ritchey on 12/3/2009 at 9:00 AM

Recently, we responded to a tweet wondering whether a Progressive policy rate would go down if it’s renewed. Like many other budget-conscious shoppers, the person who tweeted had compared rates at renewal time to make sure he was still getting a good deal. So what happens if you find a lower rate elsewhere? Why keep the policy you have?

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Tagged with: Discounts Renew Policy Renewal Time
 

Snagged a Black Friday Deal on a Car? Save When You Buy Insurance for It, Too

Posted by Brittany Ritchey on 11/30/2009 at 8:00 AM

We probably weren’t the only ones who heard the report that the best day to buy a car is Black Friday—the day that car discounts hit their highest peak of the year. If you were among those to get a good deal on a car last week, keep in mind that Progressive offers discounts, too, and could help you save on car insurance for your new ride.

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Tagged with: Black Friday Car Insurance Discounts Discounts
 

Meals on Wheels It’s Not, but Our Latest Outreach Project Does Involve Food and Motorcycles

Posted by Brittany Ritchey on 11/20/2009 at 12:55 PM

Author’s note: We recently made two updates to our blogs. First, we’re inviting and posting comments. Second, our posts will be shorter and more frequent, and will include updates about what we’re up to, in addition to insurance-related tips and how-tos. By making these changes, we’ll be able to post—and talk with you—more often. Now on with the post…

Corn for Kids is based on a simple idea. We roast ears of corn, serve them up free at motorcycle rallies, and then suggest that those who eat them make a donation to help fight hunger among kids and families. We test drove the project for the first time this fall, at 13 rallies cross-country, and were thrilled with the support we got.

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When Do You Need Boat Insurance?

Posted by Allison Ruuska on 7/6/2009 at 1:00 PM

If you're only on the water for a few months, is year-round boat insurance necessary?

With warmer temperatures arriving earlier than usual, water season is well underway. Whether you're out on your boat every day or just on weekends, boat insurance should be top of mind during the summer months — and even beyond.

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