Auto Insurance Will be on the Ballot

 
 
There are some states that really want to see their drivers have auto insurance. Now, every state wants their drivers to have auto insurance, but some states are very good about really pushing their drivers to get it. They find ways of rewarding them and getting them the best deals that they can. California is one of those states, and as a result more than 82% of all residents have auto insurance. That is a very high number, especially in this economy.
 
But now the state is taking is one step further. The Californians for Fair Auto Insurance Rates has just gotten permission from the Secretary of State to offer the Continuous Coverage Auto Insurance Discount Act for the June 8th Primary Election Ballot. This group is trying to get discounts for drivers that have continuously had auto insurance coverage.
 
Under the current law auto insurance companies have the ability to offer this to their clients if they choose to do so. It is often called a loyalty discount, but it only works if you stay with one auto insurance company. What they want to see is if you move from auto insurance agent to another auto insurance agent that you have the ability to take your discount with you. The way the law reads now it is not possible to do that, and you are left to the mercy of your auto insurance company if you choose to offer it or not.
 
The new law would make the auto insurance discount portable which benefits consumers in many ways. Not only would they get to take their discount with them, but it would also result in increased competition for your business which lowers rates and premiums for their clients.

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