Motorists have been warned that car insurance premiums could be significantly affected by drink driving convictions.According to insurer Norwich Union, offenders are likely to find it difficult to secure a cheap deal as a conviction "will seriously impact your premium".

It is a fact that if you drive a car then you have to have car insurance. It is a legal requirement, which is why many of us look for different car insurance quotes every year around renewal time. However, you would not believe how many people have not examined all of their options and do not know exactly what is covered on their car insurance policies.

With the credit crunch forcing everyone to tighten their belts, now is as good a time as any to shop around for the best car insurance deal. Recent research has shown that many are paying over the odds out of pure idleness in looking for a better deal.Key to finding that good deal is to do your research before purchasing your new car and consider choosing a model which will cost you less in insurance, which could make you massive savings over the years.

As the Latino population continues to grow in California, the Insurance Information Network of California IINC has made it a priority to reach out to Spanish-speaking consumers with helpful tips on shopping for insurance, understanding risk and its impact on insurance costs and helping families cope with disasters and their aftermath.

NORTH BRUNSWICK — The Teachers' Insurance Plan of New Jersey donated $860 to the school district on Aug. 6. The automobile insurance company donates $20 for each school district employee who calls for a rate quote, and then offers a $25 gift card to any personnel member who switches insurance plans. In North Brunswick, 38 employees called during a four-month period that started in December, and seven decided to accept the new plan. Of those seven, four employees decided to donate their gift card back to the school district.

Young drivers can avoid hefty premiums if they follow important rules. Mudar Alharazi didn't care about the hollowness of his wallet, as long as he was driving the car of his dreams.

Highly skilled investigators track down those who make fraudulent claims and push up premiums

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