Report Reveals Uninsured Motorists Still a Persistent Problem
The number of uninsured motorists has decreased in the past decade, but there are still roughly 30 million – or one in eight drivers.
Tennessee Legislation Targets Uninsured Motorists
A bill under consideration by Tennessee lawmakers would improve enforcement of the state’s mandatory liability-insurance law. The bill, effective Jan. 1, 2013, would require insurers to submit confirmation of auto policy sales or renewals to a database.
Recession Marked by Bump in Uninsured Motorists
Across the U.S., chances are roughly one in seven that a driver is uninsured, according to new estimates from the Insurance Research Council (IRC). The estimated percentage of uninsured motorists declined four straight years before rising to 14.3 percent in 2008 and dropping to 13.8 percent in 2009. The economic downturn is thought to be
New Report from IRC Shows 1 in 8 Drivers Uninsured
In 2019, the estimated countrywide uninsured motorist rate was 12.6%.
One in Eight U.S. Drivers Uninsured, Study Finds
Nearly one in eight U.S. drivers was uninsured in 2015, putting insured drivers at greater risk in the event of an auto accident, according to a new study.
How Do So Many Get Away with Driving Uninsured?
Article in the Washington Times explains that in Missouri and Illinois, a driver can drop coverage after renewing license plates, drive around for the next two years and go penalty-free – unless they’re pulled over by a cop or have an accident.
Analysis Finds One in Seven Drivers Uninsured
Across the United States, chances are roughly one in seven that a driver is uninsured, according to new estimates from the Insurance Research Council (IRC). The estimated percentage of uninsured motorists declined four straight years before rising to 14.3 percent in 2008 and dropping to 13.8 percent in 2009. The economic downturn is thought to
Nevada Legislators Worry Bill Will Increase Number of Uninsured Drivers in State
Nevada legislators are worried that a bill that would boost the state’s minimum vehicle insurance level will force more drivers to go uninsured due to higher premiums. The worries came to light in a recent Assembly Transportation Committee debate on Assembly Bill 120. The bill was proposed by Assemblyman William Horne, who was injured in
Many Motorists Willing to Drive Without Insurance, Survey Finds
Over one-third of consumers – 36 percent – said they’d keep driving if they were unable to maintain their car insurance, according to a survey by auto insurer Direct General. According to the company, bad credit ratings or falling behind on payments can leave people uninsured, and driving without coverage is illegal in most states.
One in Six U.S. Drivers Will Be Uninsured By 2010, Study Says
A study issued by the Insurance Research Council (IRC) indicates that the national rate of uninsured motorists will jump to 16.1 percent, or one in six drivers, by 2010 as a result of the recent economic downturn. In 2007, 13.8 percent of motorists were uninsured. The report cites a correlation between the unemployment rate and