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Deer Collisions On the Rise During Mating Season

Experts say the number of deer vs. car collisions rises in October because it is deer mating season. In 2016, the Missouri Highway Patrol says six people died in deer-vehicle accidents, saying deer are on the move more during mating season. Last season, more than 450 people were injured on Missouri roadways.
November 2, 2017 Auto Liability Missouri

Hawaiian Road Rage Incident Caught On Video

A shocking video has surfaced of an apparent road rage incident that happened this week in the Harano Tunnels of the H-3 Freeway. The driver of a pickup truck involved started recording after his vehicle was hit -- and shared the video with a witness.
November 2, 2017 Auto Liability Hawaii




The Real Halloween Horror: Kids Are Twice As Likely To Be Killed In Car Accidents

Halloween 2017 brings with it extravagant spending on costumes and candy, entirely excessive Halloween candy and sugar consumption, and even a new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning about the dangers of eating too much black licorice. But with all the revelry, it’s important to keep safety in mind—especially for a holiday that’s so centered on children.
November 1, 2017 Liability

5 Halloween Pranks And How Insurance Can Help

When ghosts and goblins run amok, only people with the right insurance will be in luck. Find out which policies pay when Halloween pranks are more trick than treat — or when something more serious happens.
November 1, 2017 Auto Property

Stolen Vehicles Used In ATM Smash-And-Grab Theft

Five men used two stolen vans and managed to get an ATM out of the Parma 7-Eleven at State and Brookpark roads early Monday morning. "This was pretty dangerous," store manager Vikesh Kumar told News 5.It’s the second time they’ve been hit by smash and grabbers in less than 9 months, according to Kumar.
November 1, 2017 Auto Property



Hiding Under Your Coverage: Halloween And Insurance

BLOOMINGTON — There’s more than one thing that can go awry during All Hollow’s Eve, with spirits and goblins and ghouls all around; checking your coverage is logically sound.<br /><br />Country Financial Representative Brad Wurth of Normal said there are plenty of things to look out for during Halloween, but the most important thing is knowing where your coverage ends.
October 31, 2017 Liability Property


OEMs, Insurers To Place More Emphasis On Collision Repair Certification

OEM and insurer telematics first notice of loss systems will soon reduce the volume seen by uncertified collision repairers, Certified Collision Group CEO Bruce Bares predicted Thursday. Bares said both OEMs and insurers will roll out the telematics to detect a crash and try to sell the customer on a shop within their network — but both entities will only push OEM-certified repairers.
October 31, 2017 Auto Risk Management Technology