Urban Insurance wishes you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving.Please drive safely, the weather might have a few surprises in store for us all,and may your Black Friday shopping be successful.______________________________________________________________________________________________ Thanksgiving's Office Hours 2023Urban will Close at 3:00pm on Wednesday and then reopen on Frid...
Read MoreTen ways to avoid becoming a victim of vehicle theft:
Ten ways to avoid becoming a victim of vehicle theft:The average price of a new car is now over $48,000, that’s a 47% increase over the past four years. Late model used cars, historically where people turned to save 40% -50%, now have skyrocketed to an average price of over $34,000. The good news is that Carjackings have recently fallen across the city; unfortunately, motor vehicle theft is up...
Read MoreNeed Insurance help 24/7
Have Questions, or need insurance help 24/7?Few of us live 9-5 lives, more than ever we find ourselves searching for answers after traditional office hours. So, if you find yourself in need Insurance help 24/7, our assistant Amy Mentis can provide answers to many of your questions. She is still learning, so she, and we, apologize if she asks for clarification or fails to give you a complete enou...
Read MoreInsurance for Hyundai and Kia vehicles
Insurance for Hyundai and Kia vehicles.Despite the soaring number of thefts of Hyundai and Kia models, we still offer Insurance for those vehicles. In Chicago, there were over 7,000 thefts of Hyundai and Kia vehicles in 2022, according to data from the IllinoisSecretary of State, reported by CBS Chicago. The thefts account for 10% of all registered Kias and 7% of all registeredHyundais in...
Read MoreOvernight Winter Parking Ban in Chicago.
Chicagoans know to be on the lookout for signs stating No Parking when snow is over 2”but many drivers miss the signs declaring the Overnight Winter Parking Ban in Chicago. The department of Streets and Sanitation, who are tasked with keeping our streets clear, posted this notice reminding residents of the new law. Since most Chicagoans are not fortunate enough of having a garage, or ...
Read MoreLimousine, Medicar, and Public Transportation Insurance
Need PT or MC Plates?Let us save you money on your Limousine, Medicar, and Public Transportation Insurance. The license plates for Public Transportation need to be renewed by each year at the end of June; whereas the license plates for Limousines end December 30th.We offer free quotes for Limousine, Medicar, NEMT, and Public Transportation Insurance. Urban Insurance Agency ha...
Read MoreBBB Complaint Free Car Insurance Award!
BBB Complaint Free Car Insurance AwardUrban Insurance Agency proud to announce that we received a 2021 Better Business Bureau® Complaint Free Car Insurance Award.Founded in 1912, the Better Business Bureau® (BBB) is a private, nonprofit association dedicated promoting consumer confidence. They carry out their mission by providing the infostructure for people to file a written complaint against...
Read MoreCarjacking Skyrockets in Chicago
Carjacking Skyrockets in ChicagoAs Carjacking Skyrockets in Chicago fear spreads to areas that are often thought of as safe havens. Chicago is not alone, cities all across the United States are witnessing record increases in auto thefts and carjackings in recent years. Thissudden rise is in contrast to over nearly 20 years of declining numbers. While both carjackings, and the more common th...
Read MoreElectronic Automobile Insurance Verification Program
New Insurance Law: The Electronic Automobile Insurance Verification Program is in effect.The Illinois Secretary of State, Jesse White, is launching a new program called the "Electronic Automobile Insurance Verification Program," in an effort to crack down on uninsured motorists.Insurance has been mandatory in Illinois since Jan. 1, 1990, but there has always been a percentage of car-owners who...
Read MoreThe Cost of Windshield Replacement
Why Your Windshield is So Expensive:Visit pretty much any car dealership in 2020, and more than likely you’ll notice that every new vehicle on the lot comes with at least one driver assistance feature built in. The features may go by different names, but they include things such as a rear view camera to help with parking, or adaptive cruise control that automatically adjusts your speed for you d...
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