Who is the Leading Car Insurance Company?

Car Insurance Q&A: “Who is the leading car insurance company?”
State Farm has been the leading car insurance company in the United States since 1942, according to their own website.
The company was founded in 1922 by a retired farmer named George J. Mecherle, and initially concentrated on meeting the car insurance needs of Illinois farmers.
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Names of Car Insurance Companies

We here at the TheTruthAboutInsurance regularly touch on the importance of shopping your insurance to ensure you receive a good deal.
At the same time, we point out the potential downside to insurer loyalty…especially when your decision to be loyal is based solely on a television advertising campaign.
If you watch television, you’ve certainly heard about State [...]

Top Auto Insurance Companies in Texas

Below is a list of the top auto insurance companies in Texas, based on written premium. Keep in mind that these companies aren’t necessarily the top rated, just the most frequently used.
As you can see, State Farm was the top auto insurance provider in Texas in 2009 (the most recent data available), according to a [...]

Home and Auto Insurance: Does Packaging it Really Save Money?

“Packaging your home and auto insurance” refers to obtaining both insurance policies from the same company. Of course, as with most other insurance options, there are potential positives and negatives to doing so.
Depending on which type of insurance company and/or agent you work with, you could ultimately save or lose money. The one certain thing [...]

Hybrid Car Insurance Discount

Car insurance discounts are all the rage these days.
Heck, State Farm claims you can save up to 40% via discounts, but that doesn’t mean a whole lot if the starting price on the premium is much higher than competitors.
At the same time, you should always be sure to inquire about any and all possible discounts [...]