Riders, this guide is for you. No matter what brand or type of motorcycle you ride, Elephant is pleased to be able to offer you motorcycle insurance coverage that will meet your needs through our partner Dairyland Insurance. We’ll cover what motorcycle insurance is, how it works, what it covers, …
Read More »Your motorcycle safety guide
Did you know May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month? Launched by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, this month raises awareness about the dangers associated with using two wheels rather than four. It also serves to remind motorists to share the road with motorcyclists. “Motorcyclists will …
Read More »What happens if your car insurance lapses?
A car insurance lapse is a period of time when you have a registered car but you don’t have auto insurance coverage. A lapse in coverage can happen due to a missed payment that results in your policy cancellation. A car insurance policy lapse can lead to higher car insurance …
Read More »Motorcycle safety and road rules
Motorcycles are probably one of the most fun transportation methods out there, but it’s important to ride with safety (and legality) in mind. If you’re an experienced rider, you can think of this as a refresher. But, if you’ve caught a more recent case of motorcycle madness, give this post …
Read More »The ultimate guide: Car insurance for teens
When your teenager becomes a fully licensed driver, it means they’re allowed to hit the road on their own, which can be stressful for parents, the teen themselves, and even other drivers. The other hard part about being a teen driver? Figuring out the right car insurance policy. There are …
Read More »Understanding car insurance deductibles
Choosing the right car insurance can be daunting, but understanding deductibles will make it much more approachable. In theory, the concept sounds simple: your car insurance deductible is the amount of money you pay out of pocket in the event of an accident or other claim. However, every deductible is …
Read More »Project Yellow Light and distracted driving awareness
Our aim at Elephant is to help make sure the roads you drive on are safe and distraction-free. One way we do this is through our partnership with Project Yellow Light, a national scholarship competition that was founded by Julie Garner, who lost her teenage son Hunter Garner in a …
Read More »Road trip ready: how to save (and be safe!) during summer travel
In 2020, pandemic travel restrictions made it extremely difficult to travel by plane, so families opted to pile into their cars and hit the open road. In June 2020, AAA found that Americans were planning 700 million road trips and that car travel accounted for 97% of the favored mode …
Read More »A parent’s guide for teens getting a driver’s license
Getting a driver’s license is the ultimate rite of passage for teens. Long-awaited driver’s ed courses, instructional afternoons in a parking lot, and trips to the DMV are all steps leading to this important milestone. As a parent, you may meet this moment with nervousness, caution, and even dread as …
Read More »Distracted driving 101
By now, many of us have had at least a few conversations around distracted driving or have read about the dangers online and in the news. But even with all the knowledge we have, thousands of drivers continue to allow themselves to be distracted on the road. It’s become such …
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