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Incidents of auto theft surged in 2020
Steve Hallo | January 27, 2021
Early indicators point to 2020 becoming the biggest year for stolen cars in the past decade by a 'significant margin,' the NICB president & CEO said.
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Catalytic converter thefts rise steeply, NICB reports
Steve Hallo | March 11, 2021
Catalytic converters are comprised of precious metals such as palladium and rhodium, which leads to replacement costs as high as $3,000.
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NICB ranks holidays by frequency of vehicle theft
Steve Hallo | December 03, 2020
The NICB reported that more than 22,700 cars were stolen on a holiday within this past year.
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U.S. cities with the most vehicle thefts
Danielle Ling | September 17, 2020
A total of 794,019 auto thefts were reported nationally in 2019.
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NICB: States where auto theft rates increased in 2019
Heather A. Turner | July 28, 2020
Car theft cases declined nationally in 2019, but there are a few states where theft rates are moving in a negative direction.
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Where is the most property crime in the U.S.?
Heather A. Turner | May 26, 2020
Despite declining property crime rates over the past 20 years, there were more than 1 million burglaries and 5 million larceny thefts in 2018.
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The 22 least expensive cars to insure in 2020
Denny Jacob | June 17, 2020
The target audience, sticker price, repair costs and safety features all impact the cost of auto insurance.
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The 20 most expensive cars to insure in 2020
Danielle Ling | June 04, 2020
With an average premium of $4,082, the most expensive car to insure in 2020 is $3,000 costlier than the cheapest model.
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Safe from theft: The 10 best states to avoid stolen cars
Elana Ashanti Jefferson | November 20, 2019
Here are a dozen tips to help insureds avoid motor vehicle theft along with the U.S. states where cars and trucks are statistically least likely to go missing.
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10 states with the most motor vehicle thefts in 2018
Danielle Ling | November 15, 2019
Despite declines in auto thefts, researchers warn thieves are always finding new, more sophisticated theft tactics.
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Holidays with the most vehicle thefts
Denny Jacob | November 13, 2019
Notably, Christmas Day and Thanksgiving were the days with the lowest number of vehicle thefts for the entire year.
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5 states with the most motorcycle theft
Denny Jacob | October 29, 2019
Overall, there were a total of 44,268 motorcycle thefts in the United States in 2017, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
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These vehicles are least likely to be stolen in 2019
Elana Ashanti Jefferson | October 11, 2019
Auto theft has been trending down in recent years but thieves are increasingly clever.
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These are the 20 most stolen vehicles in 2019
Elana Ashanti Jefferson | October 08, 2019
Two cars known for being fast and powerful topped the Highway Loss Data Institute's list of vehicles most likely to be stolen in 2019.
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NICB: 10 locations with the highest vehicle theft rates in 2018
Denny Jacob | July 11, 2019
Since July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, consider these tips from the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
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My car was stolen ... Now what? How to report an auto theft
Danielle Ling | July 09, 2019
Here's everything you need to do immediately after you discover your vehicle has been stolen.
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6 tips to prevent auto theft
Danielle Ling | July 03, 2019
A vehicle theft happens roughly every 40 seconds in the U.S. Protect yourself with these measures.
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Thefts of vehicles with keys left inside continue to rise
Jayleen R. Heft | April 01, 2019
Every day from 2016-2018, an average of 209 vehicles were stolen because drivers left their keys in their vehicles.
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10 key figures regarding snowmobile thefts in the U.S.
Denny Jacob | February 21, 2019
Snowmobile thefts have occurred across 27 states from 2015-2017, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
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Top 10 metro areas for auto thefts with keys
Jayleen R. Heft | November 10, 2016
In 2015, there was a auto theft every six-and-a-half minutes where the driver left the keys or fob inside.
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25 ways to keep your auto and home safe from thieves this summer
Jayleen R. Heft | May 30, 2016
One of the best ways to save on Auto and Homeowners' insurance is to stay claims-free. Share these tips with your clients to keep their property safe during the busy summer season.
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You're the prime suspect if your car is stolen
Susan Ladika | April 02, 2015
You must have comprehensive insurance to file a claim for a stolen car, and even then, you may be investigated as a suspect in the crime before your insurer pays out.