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Sentry Buys Nonstandard Auto Insurer The General From American Family for $1.7B

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Sentry Insurance said it is buying nonstandard auto insurer The General from American Family Insurance for about $1.7 billion in cash and assume liabilities and … billion to mark the largest acquisition in the company’s 120-year history. Sentry will pay $1.1

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Allstate to ‘Lean Into’ Turnaround in Auto Business, and Grow

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Allstate’s plan to correct its auto insurance business has “restored profitability back to target levels,” said the insurer’s head of personal insurance.

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What Are the Risks of Liability Only Auto Insurance?

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TGS Insurance Blog Lets be realwhen its time to pick an auto insurance policy, most of us are just hunting for the cheapest option that doesnt leave us totally exposed. So, lets break it down: what exactly is liability only auto insurance, and what risks are you signing up for if you roll with it?

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New Auto Liability Minimums Take Effect in North Carolina

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This month, the minimum automobile liability coverage requirements in North Carolina jumped to 50/100/50, among the highest minimums in the country. The change is the result of Senate Bill 452, approved in 2023 and which became law last year. The …

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Keeping Coverage Affordable: California Drivers Will See Auto Insurance Rate Increases in 2025

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New Legislation Means Many California Drivers Will Need More Coverage in 2025 Now that 2025 is here, many California drivers will face another significant auto insurance rate increase. This latest change could disproportionately affect communities where insurance costs already strain household budgets.

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North Carolina New Minimum Auto Insurance Requirements 2025

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TGS Insurance Blog Understanding the New North Carolina Minimum Auto Insurance Requirements Effective January 1, 2025 Starting January 1, 2025, North Carolina will implement new minimum auto insurance requirements, marking a significant update to the state’s financial responsibility laws.

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New Triple-I Issue Brief Puts the Spotlight on Georgia’s Insurance Affordability Crisis

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For example, the IRC findings across personal auto lines show a dual trend in Georgia of increased claims and litigation. Property damage liability claims per 100 insured vehicles are 15 percent higher, and relative body injury claims frequency is 60 percent higher. The five-year average count for liability claims increased 24.9