Insurance.com Features

These articles are seasonal or related to special events, but are still of interest. They don't necessarily fit into a specific category, so they have their own.

• 4 steps to finding a good insurance agent
  

  Insurance agents are everywhere, but a little detective work can help you find an expert who puts your needs first.

• Don't get bamboozled by cheap insurance prices
  

  When is saving money a mistake? Following are four situations where buying low-priced insurance can lead to expensive lessons.

• How quickly must an insurance company pay a claim?
  

  When disaster strikes, how long can your insurance company make you wait for a check? It all depends on where you live.

• 5 insurance policies you shouldn't overlook
  

  Most people know better than to skip health, life and car insurance. But what about other types of coverage?

• Black Wednesday: How Thanksgiving Has Become One Wild Drinking Holiday
  

  Bartenders say Thanksgiving eve is a time when people catch up with old friends and college classmates

• Clunker Trade Could Cost You - Compare Car Insurance Rates First
  Compare auto insurance rates before deciding that a new, fuel-efficent car and a government rebate will save you money.
• Top Ten 4th of July Driving Tips
  Insurance.com reminds everyone to drive safely this July 4.
• Memorial Day Driving: 5 Tips
  Memorial Day is different this year because more people are planning to drive than last year. Here are a few tips on staying out of trouble...
• Go Green for Earth Day
  Earth Day means a focus on saving the planet and reducing waste. You can achieve savings on your car and auto insurance with a few simple changes.
• AIG Sells Its Auto Insurance Unit
  Auto insurance policyholders are protected, but anxious.
• Get Dad to Rent a U-Haul for Prom
  

  Making an entrance at prom is tough, but group transportation like a party bus or limo can make it easier.

• Calling All Car Collectors: Barrett-Jackson Starts Soon
  The Barrett-Jackson collector car auction starts soon in Palm Beach, Florida. Car insurance is the least of bidders' worries.
• St. Patrick's Day Fast Facts
  Did you know these St. Patrick's Day facts?
• Stay Local for Spring Break
  Enjoy a staycation near your home instead of traveling for spring break.
• Insurance.com Welcomes New CEO, Rob Klapper
  Rob Klapper joins Insurance.com and is ready to listen and learn.
• Who Loves Valentine's Day?
  Insurance.com survey shows only 60% plan to celebrate this year.
• Honoring Black History Month
  Take our quiz and learn more about pioneers for equality.
• Inauguration Travel Tips
  Traveling for the inauguration? What will insurance cover?
• Consumer Electronics Show: Insure Your Gadgets
  Adding new gadgets may mean updating your car insurance.
• Insurance.com: 10 Best Articles of 2008
  Review our top 10 stories of the year and offer ideas for 2009.
• Looking for a Few Good Geeks
  Wanted: feedback on our Beta homepage.
• Last Minute Holiday Gifts
  What to do when you realize you need a gift and don't have time to get one.
• 2008 Holiday Shopping Tips: Part Two
  There are plenty of gift options despite the tough economy.
• 2008 Holiday Shopping Tips: Part One
  Some great ideas to help tight budgets go further this year.
• How Did Your Vote Affect the Future of Driving?
  What does your vote mean for hybrids and tax credits?
• Drive Safely This Election Day
  Will hybrids and tax credits make a difference?
• Halloween Alternatives to Trick-or-Treating
  Skipping the door-to-door trek this year?
• Insurance and the Banking Crisis - What's the Risk to Me?
  Should you worry about your car insurance, too?
• National Drive Safely Work Week: Save Lives and Money
  

  Driving safely can prevent accidents and traffic tickets, which makes the road a safer place and can also keep your car insurance rates low.

• Look Before You Peep: A Leafer's Guide
  Leaf-peeping, leafing, fall foliage tours... whatever you call it, it's an enjoyable way to spend fall days.
• Hurricane Season: Protect Yourself and Your Car
  Hurricane preparation means more than getting comprehensive car insurance. Personal safety and protection are paramount.
• Labor Day: Last Party Day of the Summer or Deadliest Day to Drive?
  Learn why Labor Day is one of the deadliest days to drive.
• Driving Tips for College-Bound Students
  College can mean new challenges, including driving.
• Back to School Driving
  Drive safely during back to school driving season.
• Second Quarter 2008 Car Insurance Rate Report
  Car insurance rates continued to increase during the second quarter of 2008 according to Insurance.com's latest report.
• First Quarter 2008 Car Insurance Rate Report
  Car insurance rates are on the rise, according to Insurance.com.
• Make Safe Driving Your 2008 New Year's Resolution
  Why it is important to resolve to drive safer in 2008.
• Insurance.com Offers Halloween Safety Tips for Kids
  From witches and goblins to pirates and cheerleaders, communities all around the country will soon be invaded by trick-or-treaters of all ages. But did you know that Halloween has the highest rate of child-related pedestrian injuries in the country?
• It's Time To Tie The Knot! But What Kind of Insurance Do You Need?
  Kinds of insurance engaged couples should look into.
• 10 Most Congested Cities
  Feeling congested? Americans may love driving their cars, but most folks don't like just sitting in them; especially when they're stuck in traffic.
• Your Good Name At Risk
  Identity theft is big business. According to the Federal Trade Commission, identity theft has topped consumer fraud complaints for 5 years in a row.
• 15 Ways to Save Money and Conserve Energy
  

  With the price of gas, home heating and electricity always increasing, there's never been a better time to take a look at some ways to conserve energy. Not only

• World's Top 10 Tourist Destinations
  Are you dreaming of a gastronomic tour of Provence? What about a trip to Arizona to see the Grand Canyon? Or perhaps a visit to the Duomo in Florence...
• An Overseas Traveler's Insurance Guide
  What kinds of insurance an overseas traveler should have.
• Resolution to get Finances in Order for College Students
  

  Start the New Year right and get smart with your money.

• Avoid Social Host Liability and Keep Drivers Safe
  Drinking and driving is always a bad idea, any time of year.
• Car Safety Tips for the Holiday Shopping Season
  

  Tips to make driving this holiday shopping season safer.

• Holiday Travel Safety Tips from Insurance.com
  

  The holiday travel trip season is about to begin.

• Get Ready for Winter
  Prepare yourself and your car for driving this winter.
• Halloween Safety Tips For Drivers and Parents and Homeowners
  Keep safe this Halloween with some simple tips.
• Summer Safety Tips
  

  Summer is nearly here, and we`re all thinking about how much fun we`re going to have. We've got some useful tips and ideas about how to make the most of the sum

• The DUI Scarlet Letter and Its Impact on Your Car Insurance
  

  Is Florida going pink? If Florida state Senator Mike Fasano gets his way, many Florida residents just might be.

• Tips on Buying Insurance
  When you buy insurance, you're really buying something that you hope you'll never have to use. But if you ever do need to file an insurance claim, you'll understand...
• Helpful Travel Tips
  

  Whether it's a short trip to a nearby town, or a long leap from one side of the nation to the other, nothing gives peace of mind like a little advance planning.

• Stay Safe in the Summer Sun
  

  When summer finally arrives, it often means you'll probably be spending more time outdoors. Before you head out to the beach or golf course, however, you'll want to make sure that you're protected from the damaging effects of the sun.

• Preventing Bike Theft
  

  When summer approaches each year, more and more people pull their bicycles ou

• Sending Your Kids to Summer Camp
  It's time to get ready for summer camp, an American tradition as familiar as mosquitoes but a lot more fun. If you haven't already picked out a camp for your child to attend this summer, get started as soon as possible.