Auto Insurance Commercials: Allstate

So how do auto insurance market their products, below are some of the commercials for Allstate. I have put together a collection of all Mayhem commercials. Enjoy and have some laugh!

I especially like the first video, I just can't stop laughing when I watched it (I'm a pink lover too). :D

 

Credit: Allstate

Credit: Allstate

Credit: Allstate

 

Credit: Allstate

 

Credit: Allstate

 

Credit: Allstate

 

Credit: Allstate

 

Credit: Allstate

 

Credit: Allstate

 

Credit: Allstate

 

Credit: Allstate

 

Credit: Allstate

More to come. 

Auto Insurance Logos

I have compiled several auto insurances' logos. Check them out:

21st Century
visit: https://auto.21st.com/AutoQuote/home.do?method=getHome

AAA
visit: http://www.aaasouth.com/Automotive/auto.aspx?nvbar=Automotive

AARP
visit: http://aarp.thehartford.com/landingpages/Display/DisplayAARP.shtml?KEY=AARP&PLcode=040619&N=QT_How&PH=1&ctcampaign=348

Allstate
visit: http://www.allstate.com/

Esurance
visit: http://www.esurance.com/

Farmers
visit: http://www.farmersinsurance.com/

GEICO
visit: http://www.geico.com/

Liberty Mutual
visit: http://www.libertymutual.com/

MetLife
visit: http://www.metlife.com/individual/insurance/auto-insurance/index.html?WT.ac=PRO_Pro3a_AutoIns_5-8676_T3619-IN-individual&oc_id=PRO_Pro3a_AutoIns_5-8676_T3619-IN-individual#basics

Nationwide
visit: http://www.nationwide.com/

Progressive
visit: http://www.progressive.com/

State Farm
visit: http://www.statefarm.com/

USAA
visit: https://www.usaa.com/inet/pages/auto_insurance_main

Which one do you think is the most creative? Is there a particular logo you find appealing?

Fun Game: Auto Insurance Taglines

How familiar are you with auto insurance's taglines/slogans/themelines? Can you identify these taglines? Go on and test your knowledge.

 1. "Fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more on car insurance."

 2. "Responsibility. What's your policy?"

 3. "You're in Good Hands with __________."

 4. "Think easier. Think __________."

 5. "Quote. Buy. Print."

 6. "Like a good neighbor, __________ is there."

 7. "Same great coverage for less."

 8. "__________ is On Your Side."

 9. "We know what it means to serve."

10. "Have you __________ today?"


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 1. "Fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more on car insurance." -----> GEICO

 2. "Responsibility. What's your policy?" -----> Liberty Mutual

 3. "You're in Good Hands with Allstate." -----> Allstate

 4. "Think easier. Think progressive." -----> Progressive

 5. "Quote. Buy. Print." -----> Esurance

 6. "Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there." -----> State Farm

 7. "Same great coverage for less." -----> 21st Century

 8. "Nationwide is On Your Side." -----> Nationwide

 9. "We know what it means to serve." -----> USAA

10. "Have you met life today?" ---->- MetLife

So how many did you get correct? Which tagline do you think is the catchiest?

An Important Mail from Allstate

Yesterday afternoon, I was getting ready to shred a stack of mails (most of it I received when I was away on my vacation)… by chance, when I opened one of the envelopes, I glanced at the letter and realized that it is something important…a letter from my auto insurance provider.

 

It even says IMPORTANT on the envelope. I really should start reading my mails...lol

I have the bad habit of not reading my mails (because I get a lot of junk mail). Usually whenever I received mails, I just check the envelope (I must have missed this one) and if it is not from someone I am expecting I automatically put it in my to-be-shred pile. Fortunately, I read the letter before I place it in the shredder…if not my new quote for my auto premium will not be accurate (I do hope that they received it before the 20-day period ends...yay! that's in two days).

The Unveiling of a New Auto Insurance

Two weeks ago my brother-in-law renewed his auto insurance, however, this time he did not renew with Allstate (he probably felt overcharged), instead he switched to a new insurance company named 21^st Century (honestly, I’ve never heard of them until a week ago). He did lower his coverage and now his new auto insurance costs…drum roll, please…..$404 (Allstate quoted him $500 for the same coverage). Compare that to his old policy, which costs $667.37 (whoa! he just saved a whopping $260). 

21st Century's logo

Two months ago, I have renewed my auto insurance with Allstate for another six months. Although I still have the same coverage, my premium has increased $4.31 (if you think about it $4 is negligible but if it keeps on increasing, eventually it will add up to a substantial amount)…maybe it is time to switch auto insurance too. In four months’ time (when my policy period ends) I want to shop around for a new auto insurance (and I will definitely add 21^st Century to my automobile insurance checklist). I know the price is just one aspect I have to consider in selecting my next auto insurance (I will also look at their reputation, customer service, and how they handle claims). After all car insurance is a big deal especially nowadays with people trying to save money.

The Conclusion of My Quest for an Auto Insurance

Yes, you’re right I did sign-up for Allstate. Finally, after two days of online searching and talking to my family about auto insurance, I have decided to get Allstate as my auto insurance for the next six months. I picked their Silver Protection package and just customized it a bit. I did avail of their Early Signing option (my insurance was not effective until a week after sign-up though), and it saves me $17.97 but I was not able to use my car for a week (I didn’t want to risk using my car without insurance).

my insurance premium and coverage

I paid my premium in full $307.93 (using my Discover credit card that has 0% interest rate until May 2011). If I pay in installments it will cost me $319.31 (a difference of $11.38) and an additional $1.00 installment fee for each payment (hey that’s $17.38 total! good as gas money...half a tank at least).

BP

Texaco

Compare that to what my brother-in-law pays for his auto insurance on his 2004 Acura. He also has the Silver Protection package but with more coverage and higher limits so it’s more expensive (twice as much as what I pay for mine).

my brother-in-law's insurance premium and coverage

In terms of discount, my brother-in-law did have more discount savings $167.49 (almost twice compare to mine $96.69 only) but I still think that I did a better job in customizing my auto insurance because six months later, I will have an extra $350 (difference between my brother-in-law's premium and mine).

my brother-in-law's discount savings (per Allstate)

my discount savings (per Allstate)

I just always have to be extra careful and alert when I am on the road (but I know that there's no way telling what's gonna happen in the future so I just leave it all in God's hands).

My New Car

I have recently bought a used car, a 2007 Honda Accord, about five months ago, July 31, 2010 to be exact (okay, I guess it’s not that recent...hahaha). The mileage on my new car is not bad considering it’s a 2007 car, it has only 21,000 miles plus it was still under the manufacturer’s warranty (the warranty was only good for 2 months though).

my new 2007 Honda Accord

This is actually the third used car I bought but this is the first time I had the title to the car be under my name only (the past two cars I bought was under me and my Dad’s name). I really wanted the title to my new car to be just like my past two cars, however, according to the dealer, this is not possible because the loan I took to pay for the car was only under my name (I had to get a loan this time in order to build my credit history since the past two cars I bought was fully paid in cash). At the time I didn’t realized the hassles it would bring me if the car title is only under my name. :( 

First, I had to get a new registration (tag) number and renew it every year before my birthday. I actually think I got cheated because I have paid twice for my tag, one in July when I bought the car and again in November before my birthday which is only three months apart (I personally think that what I have paid in July 2010 should have been good until November 2011 but that’s just my opinion. LOL).

Second and the major thing I had to do was shop for auto insurance — GEICO, State Farm, Allstate, Progressive, AAA, Liberty Mutual, MetLife, Nationwide. Yes, I have checked them all! Since the vehicle title was just under my name, I realized that I cannot insure my new car under my Dad’s auto insurance, which at the time was GEICO, so I had to search different insurance companies and get quotes online (and believe me it was tiresome).

While comparing insurance quotes online I thought to myself “Wow! I didn’t think that car insurance would be that expensive.” After some time of searching and comparing, I still couldn’t decide which insurance should I get so I called my sister and asked what her current insurance is and she told me that she has Allstate. Then I suddenly remember, one day while having lunch at work, one of my lunch buddies mentioned that her automobile insurance is Allstate and she had been an Allstate client for 15 years now and is happy with their service. Hmmm, should I sign-up with Allstate too?