John Pirro
John Pirro is a licensed fire and casualty insurance agent specializing in various aspects of the auto insurance industry. John also has an extensive understanding of the auto insurance laws and requirements of the 50 United States as well as the District of Columbia, which allows the ability to deliver news pertaining to new laws and regulations once proposed and how they may be beneficial or detrimental to the consumer and industry. John has a background in the auto body repair industry, which allows him to report news not only from the standpoint of a licensed insurance agent, but also as a former representative of policyholders during the claims and repair process, allowing him to sympathize with the views of the consumer. John is enthusiastic in bringing his knowledge of both sides of the industry to report relevant and informative news for Online Auto Insurance News.
Latest News by John Pirro

Mo. Bill Mandates Insurance for Emissions, Inspection Stations

A Missouri bill that would require inspection stations to carry liability coverage that covers damages to patrons’ cars when they are checked has moved through two state House committees in recent...Read More »

Study: Teen-Driver Fatalities Likelier with Young Passengers

Another teen-focused study recently published by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows a significant increase in crash and fatality risk for young drivers carrying young passengers in their vehicle. A...Read More »

Allstate, GEICO Hiking Car Insurance Rates in Illinois

Recently released Illinois rate filings show that consumers with private auto policies at major insurers Allstate and GEICO will see higher rates in the coming months. Drivers may be trying to find cheap...Read More »

Study: Insurance Consumers Shop Around Less, Switch More Often

A study from J.D. Power and Associates found that the rate at which policyholders looked at the market for a new insurer is at its lowest point in a half-decade but that those who did shop around changed...Read More »

Report: In-Car Infotainment Devices Drawing More Interest

Infotainment devices like high-definition radio and wireless systems are getting more appeal among vehicle owners, according to a recently released report from J.D. Power and Associates. The...Read More »

Claims Study Finds Customers Less Satisfied with Repair Process

A recently published J.D. Power and Associates study of satisfaction with the auto insurance claims process found that, since the last survey, customers have become significantly less satisfied...Read More »

Progressive Insurance Sees Sagging Profits in First Quarter of 2012

Progressive Insurance saw year-over-year drops in monthly and quarterly profits at the start of 2012, according to financial data released by the company on Wednesday. First-quarter profits for...Read More »

Report: Teen Girls Closing Gap with Boys in Risky Driving

Several recent studies suggest that teenage girls are riskier drivers than they were a decade ago, according to U.S. News & World Report. They are now more likely to drive distracted, and...Read More »

Six Companies to Increase Rates in Michigan

Data recently made public by the Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation show six car insurance companies have already implemented or soon will be implementing rate hikes for some...Read More »