To: AUTO EDITORS Contact: Alison Jackson of Unitrin Direct, +1-760-597-4687, Ajackson@UnitrinDirect.com VISTA, Calif., Dec. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Unitrin Direct, a popular auto insurance provider that offers a combination of affordable coverage and outstanding personal service, has added a new feature to its website that makes it even easier for policyholders to track claim information. A few clicks in the "Manage Policy" section at http:// www.UnitrinDirect.comprovides a line-by-line financia...

MINNEAPOLIS, July 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Unitrin Direct, an auto insurer that is becoming increasingly popular with consumers nationwide for its affordable rates and high-quality customer service, is now selling policies in Minnesota, which will help drivers across the state save money on reliable coverage. Unitrin Direct uses an innovative, direct business model to reduce overhead and pass savings on to consumers looking for low cost auto insurance. Customers who switch to Unitrin Direc...

DES MOINES, Iowa, June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Unitrin Direct Insurance Company, an auto insurer that offers a unique blend of customer-friendly service and affordable rates, has begun selling policies in Iowa, which is likely to mean significant savings for drivers statewide. With a strong reputation for reliability and value in 23 U.S. states, Unitrin Direct uses an innovative direct business model to reduce overhead and pass savings on to consumers looking for affordable car insurance....

LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Unitrin Direct, an auto insurance company that combines affordable coverage with a high-level of customer service, has been approved to do business in Kentucky, which could mean significant savings for the state's nearly three million licensed drivers. Kentucky is the 23rd state where auto insurance has been made available by Unitrin Direct, a company with a proven history of saving its customers money and an A (excellent) rating by A.M. Best. ...

VISTA, Calif., Jan. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- In keeping with its commitment to simplify auto insurance, Unitrin Direct has redesigned UnitrinDirect.com with added features and a streamlined new look to make it even faster and easier for consumers to get an online car insurance quote or examine the company's coverage options. "This is a great resource for people who are looking for affordable auto insurance from a company they can trust but don't want to spend hours doing tedious research," said Unit...

DENVER, July 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Unitrin Direct announces a 6% rate decrease in the state of Colorado. The reduction is largely due to recent legislative insurance reform, House Bill 1188, that shifted Colorado from no- fault insurance to a tort system on July 1, 2003. Colorado was the eighth most costly state in the nation for auto insurance, and the no-fault system may have contributed to that ranking since it's often subject to fraud and abuse. Another major factor was the high state-mandate...