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Does a windshield claim increase your car insurance in Indiana?

Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance | Nov 3, 2023

Will filing a windshield claim increase your insurance rates? There is no simple answer, but check these tips on how to handle a cracked or broken windshield.

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Top 7 tips for cheap car insurance for first-time drivers in Indiana

Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance | Oct 24, 2023

Getting affordable car insurance as a new driver in Indiana can be daunting. Read these seven tips on how to find or get cheaper auto insurance rates for first-time drivers.

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Is it cheaper to add a second car to your insurance policy?

Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance | Aug 7, 2023

You just got the promotion you’ve been working towards, and you decide to buy a second vehicle—your dream car. Your son just turned 16, and you purchased him a his first car. You just moved to a home on 20 acres and opt to get a truck to work out in the field but keep your sedan as a daily driver.

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What is gap insurance and do I need it?

Darrin Walton, Executive Director of Claims | May 8, 2023

As we continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the things that has returned to normal is the number of cars on the road. During the pandemic, there were fewer cars on the road and many drivers often drove faster because of the decrease in traffic. Unfortunately, some drivers became accustomed to driving faster in decreased traffic, and what we are seeing now is an increase in not only the number of accidents, but in their severity, as well.

Does auto insurance cover theft?

Darrin Walton, Executive Director of Claims | Apr 17, 2023

Auto theft could happen to any vehicle owner. It is an unfortunate event that no one wants to experience. Recently, it has been fodder in the media because of a viral trend on the social media platform TikTok. Though some see the trend as childish, criminals have used it as an opportunity to exploit owners of specific Kia and Hyundai models.