Telematics Program Drive Wise Helps Drivers Save

The use of telematics devices are becoming more and more prevalent with the insurance companies. Allstate, for example has a program called Drive Wise, which resembles Progressive’s Snapshot program in many ways. I was launched late into 2010 for Illinois drivers.

What exactly is it? It’s a program that allows drivers to save by volunteering driving information that better helps Allstate assess riskiness. It is completely optional and by no means a requirement. However, if you’re a safe driver, what do you have to lose?
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License-less Coverage Advertisements to be Regulated

Sometimes insurance isn’t the most clear-cut thing in the world. Insurance companies have many policies that they adopt that can be somewhat confusing. The Illinois Senate passed a bill in early June to try and remedy one of these practices.
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