500K Vehicles Stolen in H1 2023; Dodge Chargers Top List October 16, 2023 Vehicle thefts continue to plague the nation, according to a new report released by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB)....
Insurers Leery of Hyundais and Kias Famous on Social Media for Being Easy to Steal February 1, 2023 By Jim Sams Social media influencers and an insurance industry think tank are giving Hyundai and Kia vehicles the worst kind of publicity:...
Weed Warning: Legalizing Marijuana Tied to Rise in Crashes in 3 States by HLDI June 23, 2017 Legalizing recreational marijuana use in Colorado, Oregon and Washington has resulted in collision claim frequencies that are about three percent...
IIHS Study Finds Rearview Cameras Can Reduce Backing Crashes November 23, 2016 Rearview cameras are expected to prevent nearly one-in-six police-reported backing crashes, an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) study has...
Insurance Study Shows Vehicle Recalls Matter March 28, 2014 How seriously should a vehicle owner take a recall notice? A new study by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI)...
Motorcycle Injuries Rise After Helmet Laws Weakened: Study June 5, 2013 By Joan Lowy The average medical claim from a motorcycle crash rose by more than one-fifth last year in Michigan after the state...
New Crash Avoidance Features Reduce Claims, Says Insurance Safety Institute July 10, 2012 Advanced crash avoidance technologies include some clear success stories when it comes to preventing crashes, insurance claim analyses by the...
Data Show Risk Highest for New Motorcycle Riders April 17, 2012 Jeff Foley got a motorcycle for his 40th birthday last year followed by the weekend training course that gave him...
Hybrid Cars Protect Passengers Better, But Cause More Pedestrian Crashes November 18, 2011 Hybrid cars, heavier than conventional non-hybrid cars of similar models, have a safety edge when protecting their occupants from crash...
Top 10 Most, Least Stolen Vehicles and Loss Payments August 26, 2011 The Cadillac Escalade luxury SUV is the vehicle most likely to be targeted by thieves, according to the Highway Loss...