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The Mythbuster Machine | Insurance facts you should know
Most industries have their fair share of misbeliefs and misconceptions around what they provide and how they work—and the insurance industry is no exception. You might be surprised how many insurance “facts” you’ve been adhering to are actually, well, myths. In our new series, we’re hopping in Elephant’s Mythbuster Machine to take on some of… Read More
Do car insurance rates go down when you turn 25?
For car insurance providers, age is one of the many factors considered when determining your insurance rate. Why? Your age is often a good indicator of your driving experience and accident risk. When you’ve had more time and practice behind the wheel, you’re much less likely to get into an accident—meaning you’ll cost your insurance… Read More
How Does Your Vehicle Affect Your Car Insurance?
Car insurance can feel complicated sometimes, from what it covers to why we end up paying what we do. That’s why we’re here to break down at least one of these great car insurance unknowns: does the car you drive affect what you pay for car insurance. Keep reading to see what details about your… Read More
Does your credit score affect your insurance rate?
Throughout much of the United States, consumers are being praised for their credit credentials. In its sixth annual State of Credit Study, Experian found that the national VantageScore average for Americans was 669, up three points from its previous analysis done in 2014.
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Uninsured Motorist Fee: Do You Need Car Insurance in Virginia?
We all know that it’s a good idea to have car insurance, and most states require you to have a minimum amount. But in Virginia, there’s a surprising exception to the car insurance requirement: the Uninsured Motorist Fee. Paying this $500 annual fee to the Department of Motor Vehicles allows you to operate a motor… Read More
In an Accident but Didn’t Get the Other Driver’s Information?
It happened: you got in an accident, and to make matters worse, you didn’t get the other driver’s info. Maybe you were flustered and simply forgot, maybe they wouldn’t divulge anything, or maybe it was even a hit-and-run. Regardless, the unfortunate fact is that the responsibility is now on you. But don’t panic, because we’re… Read More
Where Important Features of Your Car Have Been Hiding
Have you ever wondered why essential components in your car seem to be the hardest to find? Many of us know where one or two safety features live, but it seems that in an attempt to create a universal language, car manufacturers have clogged our lives with symbols. When we’ve been outsmarted by the trunk… Read More
How to Drive (Safely) in the Rain
Let’s be honest—how many times have you been driving in the rain and seen dozens of drivers going too fast, or zooming along with no headlights? Probably pretty often. But how are your own rain-driving skills? Are you sure you’re following the rules, too? Rainy weather and wet pavement conditions have been found to be… Read More
Why Minimum Coverage Is Not a Good Deal
You’ve saved, researched models and brands, and now you’ve finally taken the plunge and bought a car—congratulations! But before you hit the open road, you need to take care of a few things first, and that means it’s time to buy yourself some car insurance. Since you just dropped a big chunk of change on… Read More
Cell Phones + Driving: How Safe is Your State?
The dangers of texting and driving shouldn’t be news to anyone in 2020. Many of us have heard statistics such as “More than 3,400 people died due to distracted driving in 2016”, or “Estimates indicate drivers using cell phones look at but fail to see up to 50 percent of the information in their driving… Read More
How is Elephant different from other insurance companies?
We know, we know, most people think that all insurance companies are cut from the same cloth. Out to get your money, not there for you when you need the most help, and only really care about the bottom line at the end of the day. What if we told you that not all insurance… Read More
Ways to save money if you own more than one car
Everyone knows how expensive owning a car can be. In fact, it’s the second largest purchase most consumers will ever make after buying a home. And as families grow, more cars are needed in a household, whether it’s for more room for young ones or for your newly licensed teen driver (gulp). Then all the… Read More
New or Used: Things to consider when buying a car
When purchasing a new (or new to you) car, you’re probably going to face a lot of decisions. And, one of the first things to consider, is whether you should purchase a new car or a used car. Each has its pros and cons and depending on your lifestyle one might be better than the… Read More