Study: More Californians lack auto insurance but could get help

The Insurance Research Council found 18% of California drivers lack auto coverage and concluded the economy is behind the dismal numbers. In Ventura County, 1,400 residents inquired about the state's Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program, but only 63 signed up in 2007 and 92 in 2008, according to state Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner's office. "We are going to ramp up this low-cost auto program and expand the number of agents and brokers selling it," Poizner said. Ventura County Star (Calif.) (free registration) (03/22)

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