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Insurance Experts Explain How Insurance Companies Handle Totaled Cars


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“If your car was involved in a crash and suffer major damage, it may be considered a total loss. In this case, the insurer will reimburse you for the Actual Cash Value”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com has released a new blog post that explains how car insurance companies handle claims for totaled cars.

When it is too expensive to repair a damaged car, the insurance company declares it “totaled”. There are states where laws regulate when a car is considered totaled. For example, in Alabama, the threshold is 75%. That means that if the cost to repair the vehicle surpasses 75% value, the car is considered totaled. For more car insurance info and free quotes, visit http://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com/what-happens-if-your-car-is-totaled/


  • The insurer will first send claim adjusters. They will check the status of the car. Claim adjusters are trained to assess the damage and correlate the repair costs with the current value. Claim adjusters have the authority to negotiate claim settlements. After evaluating the damage and costs, adjusters will give the final verdict, whether the car is a total loss, or it can still be repaired.
  • Insurers use ACV to determine if the car is a total loss or not. It is important to remember that insurance companies take into consideration value depreciation. This means that the value of the car will be the one at the moment of the accident. Not the value of a new car of the same model. That value is called ACV – Actual Cash Value. When they are uncertain about the current status, claim adjusters can ask for a 3rd party appraisal. They can ask dealers and car repair shop to approximate the car’s value.
  • After the market value was researched, the insurer will provide an offer to settle the claim. Companies use all sorts of websites and calculators, like Kelly Blue Book, to determine the ACV and make a total loss offer. It the offer seems too low, propose a counteroffer. But always bring arguments and proofs for the counteroffer.

Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

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Chelcee McGowan of Amerisure Promoted to Vice President, Corporate Controller


“Chelcee has made tremendous contributions to the efficiency and functionality of the financial services department in her tenure with Amerisure,” said Rob Bateman, Amerisure’s chief financial officer and treasurer.

Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company is pleased to announce that Chelcee McGowan has been promoted to vice president and corporate controller. In this role, McGowan will oversee the company’s accounting and financial reporting, tax finance project management and payroll processes.

“Chelcee has made tremendous contributions to the efficiency and functionality of the financial services department in her tenure with Amerisure,” said Rob Bateman, Amerisure’s chief financial officer and treasurer. “I am confident she will continue to expand upon these ideals and further enhance the financial team in her new role.”

McGowan joined Amerisure in 2015 as the manager of accounting and financial services. Prior to joining Amerisure, she managed the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting for a Fortune 500 company and worked as an auditor with EY — specializing in the insurance industry.

McGowan received her Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Accountancy from Michigan State University. She is also a certified public accountant in the state of Michigan.

About Amerisure

Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company is an insurance organization charged with creating exceptional value for its Partners For Success® agencies and policyholders. As an “A” rated (Excellent) property and casualty insurance company licensed in 50 states, Amerisure provides a comprehensive line of insurance products to protect businesses focused in construction, manufacturing and healthcare through strategically located Core Service Centers. For more information, visit amerisure.com.

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Insurance Experts Explain What Do To After A Car Insurance Lapse


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“Forgetting to pay your bills in time has unpleasant consequences, especially if we are talking about insurance premiums. Find out what you have to do after discovering an insurance lapse”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post that explains why drivers should avoid car insurance lapses and what to do if they find themselves in this unpleasant situation.

For more info and free quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/what-to-do-after-a-car-insurance-lapse/

A car insurance lapse means that the vehicle is no longer insured, not even by the state’s minimum requirement. Basically, the driver is uninsured. There are two main reasons why a driver would end-up with lapsed coverage: he either has forgotten, or he has no money to renew coverage. In both cases, it is best to review the current coverage offers, by using the free online quotes provided by http://compare-autoinsurance.org


  • The first thing to do when discovering a lapse, it to call the insurance company. In many cases, the driver has simply forgotten to pay the premiums. However, even unintentional, the company will still have to apply some rules and negotiate reinstating coverage.
  • Drivers with just a few days of coverage lapse can be easily reinstated. Furthermore, they can be reinstated by the same carrier.
  • Drivers with longer coverage lapse periods have a different negotiations outcome. It all depends on the carrier and the client’s history. If the policyholder has been a client for a long time, he has been a good driver, the company may decide that they want him back. But in many cases, the driver may have to look for another insurance provider.
  • The reinstatement procedure also differs by carrier. Some companies may renew the current policy, while other companies will ask the driver to reapply for a new, more expensive coverage. Plus other payment conditions, like electronic payment methods.

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

For more information, please visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org

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Typical Penalties For Drunk Driving Or Driving While Intoxicated


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“DUI convicts can expect harsh penalties, including fines, community service or even jail time”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that explains the typical penalties applied to people caught with DUI/DWI. Besides immediate penalties, future car insurance premiums will also become more expensive.

For more info and free car insurance quotes online, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/penalties-for-dui-dwi/

Each state has its own laws regarding DUI/DWI and associated penalties. The most common penalties include:


  • Jail and community service. First-time offenders with a low BAC will usually have to do community service. The situation changes, even for first offenders, when human victims are involved. In this case, the felony is likely to result in jail time for the DUI driver. The length of the jail time sentence depends on the condition of the victims. The guilty driver can expect to serve several months of jail time for minor injuries like bruises, or even many years behind the bars if the victim dies because of the accident.
  • Fines. Depending on which state the incident happened, expect fines from as low as $500 for first-time offenders in North-Dakota, and as high as $10,000 for drivers that have children on board in Texas.
  • Drug and alcohol education programs. Many states offer lesser penalties to those drivers that attend these programs. In some states, participating in a drug and alcohol education course is mandatory.
  • AA meetings. Judges may sentence DUI drivers to participate in this type of meetings, depending on their cases.
  • License suspension. The majority of states will suspend a driver’s license if they fail a breathalyzer test. The suspension time vary from state to state, and it can be as low as one week to as much as one year in Georgia. Factors like, first-time offense, multiple DUI convictions, or the severity of the offense are considered when a license is suspended.
  • Ignition interlock device. In some states, the judges can order for an ignition interlock device to be installed in the cars of multiple offenders. This device works like a breathalyzer that doesn’t allow the car engine to start if the driver’s BAC is above a certain level.
  • Expensive premiums. Car insurance rates will double, or even triple. And that’s in the best case. The insurance provider can drop coverage, or it will simply not renew your policy. DUI convicts are considered a high-risk driver for the insurance companies and at least three years.

For additional info, money-saving tips and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

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PX Launches First Objective Quality Score for Lead Buyers to Assess and Optimize Sources


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It makes it that much clearer for buyers to see where they have opportunity. And it gives publishers insights into how their leads are performing in the market.

PX, the leading marketing technology platform to automate and manage customer acquisition, today announced the launch of Source Quality Scoring, an advanced engine that provides the first objective quality score on sources for lead buyers to assess and optimize where to find new customers. The feature is now available to all marketers buying leads through PX.

Source Quality Scoring is an expansion of PX’s lead scoring algorithms that were granted a patent in 2017, as a system to enhance a marketplace by creating independent quality scores. By adding additional dimensions that are specific and customized to each buyer and seller, PX can now deliver an objective quality measurement that continuously adapts itself to conditions and provides each buyer with quality scores on the sources they’re using — and the sources that are available to them.

“This is among our biggest steps forward as we continue to change the industry and the way marketers find new customers,” said Bas Offers, Co-founder and COO of PX. “It makes it that much clearer for buyers to see where they have opportunity. And it gives publishers insights into how their leads are performing in the market, helping them to get the most value possible for them.”

Each individual source is rated on a 6-point scale, from Excellent to Poor. The score itself is made more objective and trustworthy, because it reflects a view of the entire customer acquisition process, which is dynamic, and adjusts in real-time the myriad factors that can affect a score.

As with the rest of PX, it enhances available marketplace data with a buyer’s sales disposition data across the ecosystem of supply and demand, using that to determine if, in fact, a source is delivering leads that ultimately become customers. The machine learning technology then dices and slices that entire process, weighting different factors at different times, to ultimately generate quality scores for more than 500 publisher sources and 25,000 sub-sources within PX.

Among the dynamic measurement factors that contribute to the Source Quality Score:

Vertical Industries: Sources are measured based on their ability to deliver in a specific vertical.

Campaign Goals: What are the buyer’s specific goals? Does a source help the buyer to reach them?

Maturity of Vertical-specific Goals: Mortgage leads, for example, may take 45-60 days to close; this factor must be treated differently than a vertical industry with shorter sales cycles.

Gradual Importance: The PX algorithms weight data for different stages of the sales funnel with different levels of importance.

Campaign/Buyer Mix: Each measure is based on multiple buyers for each source, so as to remain objective on quality assessment.

“We’re proud to add this feature to the platform after developing this for the last 12 months, as a means to bring buyers and sellers closer,” said Alexander van der Laan, Chief Architect of PX. “Source Quality Scoring validates our efforts to advance the customer acquisition industry through transparency, analytics and the ability to use many different data sets to achieve success for all parties in the market.”

The new feature is now seen in PX buying and optimization platform where 500+ publisher sources are available to buyers and where 30 million buyer-seller transactions happen each month.

About PX

PX is the world’s first transparent customer acquisition platform, providing a single marketplace for companies to acquire customers from hundreds of vetted and sought-after sources. The company removes the risk from customer acquisition by providing marketers with easy-to-use solutions and tools to grow and efficiently scale their customer base. PX is active in the Financial Services, Insurance and Home Services industries. Originally established in 2010, PX launched its open marketplace in 2018. Its global headquarters are in New York City, with offices Panama City, Amsterdam, and Odessa, Ukraine. For more information, visit http://www.px.com

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PX, Inc.

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Quote Selection Insurance Services announces new name, Collective:Choice


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Each of the tens of thousands of people we help every year leaves knowing that they have a highly-trained expert in their corner, at no cost to them.

Quote Selection Insurance Services, one of California’s leading health insurance enrollers for the Covered California program, announced today that they have relaunched as Collective:Choice Insurance Solutions.

The new name, logo and brand is designed to highlight Collective:Choice’s distinct difference: our ability to combine a large team of experienced and naturally empathetic team members with access to a wide array of coverage options.

Collective:Choice’s one-to-one model, utilizing a network of offices open to the public to enable anyone seeking coverage has been widely touted and copied for their ability to deliver an unprecedented level of service and support.

“With this name change, Collective:Choice is finally able to tell the complete story behind our promise of delivering an unparalleled consumer experience,” said Collective:Choice CEO George Balteria. “Each of the tens of thousands of people we help every year leaves knowing that they have a highly-trained expert in their corner, at no cost to them.”

In addition to the name change, the relaunch features a new logo, color package and look and feel for its new offices. Collective:Choice offers free expert enrollment assistance for health, dental, vision, Medi-Cal and Medicare plans.

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Improve Credit Score Will Help Drivers Get Cheaper Car Insurance


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“Your credit score plays an important part in determining car insurance costs. If yours is not that great, seek to improve it”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Autocarinsurancecheap.com has released a new blog post that explains why the credit score is important for car insurance companies and how does it affect the rates.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit https://autocarinsurancecheap.com/improving-credit-score-will-lower-car-insurance-costs/

Every insurance company wants to be sure that the person asking for coverage will be able to pay the premiums. Usually, the credit score is the main factor analyzed. Find out more about this topic and get free car insurance quotes from http://autocarinsurancecheap.com.


  • Credit score reflects someone’s capability to manage finances. A poor credit score means that the person was not able to pay his debts, he still has debts to pay or it is late with payments. Naturally, insurance companies are reluctant when it comes to insuring such people.
  • A credit score equal to or better than 650 (FICO credit score system) means that the person is good at managing his money and debt. The risk of insuring the person goes down. Car insurance premiums also slowly go down.
  • Drivers with bad credit score should seek to improve it before renewal. There are certain ways to repair a credit score. First, ask for credit score reports. Carefully check the report and look for incorrect items and report them to cred Credit Bureau. Use balance transfer credit cards. They have an introductory period of 0% APR that will help the client consolidate credit. Financial advisors will also help people get a better credit score.

Autocarinsurancecheap.com is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

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Insurance Experts Explain How To Avoid Buying A Damaged Vehicle


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“Buying a damaged car is truly problematic for any driver. There are ways to prevent that. Check our guide,” said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Autocarinsurancebest.com has released a new blog post that explains to its clients how to avoid purchasing damaged vehicles. For more info about cars and car insurance, visit the website.

Hurricanes and other extreme phenomena can cause significant damage to a car. Unfortunately, there are many persons selling flooded cars without warning the buyers about it. Of course, after discovering that the car was damaged in the past, other problems will occur. Including for car insurance. Premiums will skyrocket. To get price estimates for auto insurance, visit https://autocarinsurancebest.com/how-to-avoid-buying-damaged-vehicles/.


  • When buying a car, the first thing to do is to check what’s under the hood. Ask the car dealer or owner to open the doors, hood and trunk. Check for signs of corrosion, damage, leakage.
  • Make sure that all electrical components and systems are working properly. Water damages everything electrical. Ask for the car to be started and see if all dashboard indicators are running properly. Also check the ACU, mp3 player, safety warnings and so on.
  • Carefully analyze the chassis. Look for all sorts of stains, especially mud stains. Also pay attention to musty odors.
  • Verify all liquids. If they appear milky or there are beads of water in them. This is a clear sign of water damage. Discolored seats, seat belts or doors also indicate water damage.

Autocarinsurancebest.com is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

For more information, please visit http://autocarinsurancebest.com.

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Blend Insurance Agency partners with Estated to improve the home buyer experience


“Once we integrated with Estated, we were able to succeed closer to a 90% rate in getting replacement cost.” – Greg Isaacs, Head of Insurance

Estated, a nationwide property data provider, has integrated with Blend Insurance Agency, a subsidiary of Blend, digital lending platform and FinTech powerhouse.

Blend Insurance Agency is building on Blend’s core services and mission to improve the homebuying experience by further removing friction from the mortgage lending process, “The more we learned about the insurance industry, the more we felt uniquely positioned to tackle this problem (delays in the application process) using our access to reliable borrower and property data captured in the application,” said Head of Insurance, Greg Isaacs.

Estated provides Blend Insurance Agency (BIA) with critical data points for calculating accurate replacement costs required to secure insurance policy quotes as part of the mortgage application process.

Greg Isaacs explains how instrumental this partnership has been for BIA,“Once we integrated with Estated, we were able to succeed closer to a 90% rate in getting replacement cost. This means the majority of customers are able to get quotes from several insurance carriers without giving us any additional information outside of the address.”

Once the property address is entered, Estated’s property data API pulls in additional structural information, such as size and age, required to assess replacement cost. By harnessing this data, Blend Insurance Agency is able to better partner with insurance underwriters to expedite accurate insurance policy offers for its customers.

In taking the step to establish BIA, Blend capitalized on the incredible opportunity gap that still exists for FinTech, InsurTech and PropTech vendors set on creating better user experiences through technology and data.

“Estated exists to offer solutions for fast-growing companies like Blend. The existing data providers have archaic technology and business practices that do not provide the flexibility or support Blend deserves/requires. We are thrilled to see our API adding value to Blend’s consumers by simplifying the homebuying process,” said Joshua Fraser, CEO of Estated.

About Estated

Estated makes accessing quality nationwide data on over 100 million U.S. residential properties simple and convenient. By providing mission-critical data, Estated ensures businesses have the information they need to build, grow and create modern digital experiences for their customers. Visit estated.com to learn more.

About Blend Insurance Agency

Blend Insurance Agency is powered by Blend, a technology platform that’s reimagining consumer lending. To learn more, visit insurance.blend.com. All insurance services are provided by Blend Insurance Agency, Inc.

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Allstate Insurance Company Files $1.6 Million Healthcare Fraud Lawsuit Against Four Pharmacies, Five Professional Medical Corporations, and their Owners


Without the support of lawmakers, incidents of fraud will continue to increase. We need to work together this legislative session to fix the broken no-fault system.

Allstate Insurance Company is seeking to recover more than $1.6 million from 19 New York area defendants. Since 2003, Allstate has filed 88 fraud lawsuits in New York State seeking more than $330 million in damages.

The complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York against the following defendants: New Century Pharmacy, Inc., Refill Rx Pharmacy, Inc., My Rx Pharmacy, Inc., Direct Rx Pharmacy, Inc., Eduard Aronov, Katrin Matatov, Alexander Sharafyan, Boris Kandov, Rafo Yaguda f/k/a Rafail Yagudayev, Mani Ushyarov, D.O., Amr A. El-Sanduby, M.D., Jean-Pierre Georges Barakat, M.D., Tomas M. Pattugalan, Jr., M.D., Rafael Antonio Delacruz-Gomez, M.D., First Class Medical, P.C., NY Medical Arts, P.C., Richmond Medical Care, P.C., GONY Medical Services, P.C., and Life Health Care Medical, P.C.

Allstate alleges that New Century Pharmacy, Inc., Refill Rx Pharmacy, Inc., My Rx Pharmacy, Inc., and Direct Rx Pharmacy, Inc., and their owners, Eduard Aronov, Katrin Matatov, Alexander Sharafyan, Boris Kandov, and Rafo Yaguda f/k/a Rafail Yagudayev, took advantage of New York’s No-Fault laws by producing and dispensing compounded topical pain medications and other drugs in violation of New York law. Allstate also alleges that First Class Medical, P.C., NY Medical Arts, P.C., Richmond Medical Care, P.C., GONY Medical Services, P.C., and Life Health Care Medical, P.C., and their owners, Mani Ushyarov, D.O., Amr A. El-Sanduby, M.D., Jean-Pierre Georges Barakat, M.D., Tomas M. Pattugalan, Jr., M.D., and Rafael Antonio Delacruz-Gomez, M.D. violated New York law by prescribing medically unnecessary medications, and by fraudulently providing and billing for evaluations and tests that were medically unnecessary, falsely charged, and not provided in the manner represented. Allstate further alleges that the pharmacies and the medical providers conspired together during the course of this scheme to prescribe, produce, dispense, and deliver compounded topical pain medications and other drugs that were medically unnecessary, not uniquely tailored to each patient’s needs, and falsely charged.

According to the Insurance Information Institute, no-fault fraud is costing New Yorkers millions of dollars year-after-year. “In essence, honest hardworking New Yorkers are paying a “fraud tax,” said Christina Kelly, Allstate New York spokesperson. “We need lawmakers to enact meaningful insurance reform that puts the citizens of New York first.”

Allstate is joined by other insurers and many New York State leaders in its pursuit for comprehensive reform of the no-fault system. “The no-fault system is being exploited and responsible citizens are the victims,” Kelly said. “Without the support of lawmakers, incidents of fraud will continue to increase. We need to work together this legislative session to fix the broken no-fault system.”

Case Number: 1:19-cv-5702

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