Insurance

What better way to explore New York State than a motorcycle road trip! Riding a motorcycle is a fun, cost-effective way to explore new places, and there are plenty of great trips you can take right here in New York. Read more 

With road trip season on the horizon, many drivers don't know if their auto insurance provides adequate coverage or if they should spend the money for coverage at the rental car counter. Read more 

Pets are vulnerable in times of disaster, but careful planning can keep these special family members safe even if the worst happens. Read more 

Hailstorms often strike with little warning and typically last for about five minutes. Most hailstones are about the size of a pea or marble, but they can get as large as a softball. Hailstones—frozen pellets of rain—can cause major damage to your vehicle and windows. Read more 

As upstate New York’s largest member organization, AAA Western and Central New York (WCNY) is  expanding our insurance product and service offerings to meet the needs of more than 865,000 members and our broader community. Read more 

There are many current auto trends that will directly result in increased insurance rates touching nearly every driver in 2023. Read on to understand what trends are causing your insurance cost to increase and how your AAA Insurance Advisor can help reduce your overall cost of insurance. Read more 

When it comes to preparing for a disaster, most people forget one very important thing: a home inventory checklist.  Read more 

At AAA, we understand why some people would rather not overthink the state of their insurance policies. Deductibles, covered losses, riders, exclusions … insurance can be a confusing topic. What is actually covered under your current policy?  Read more 

The history of the automobile industry runs deep in Western and Central New York. While automobile parts plants still employ many workers in the region, the area was once a hotbed for car company headquarters and manufacturing facilities. Read more 

Unsafe driving behaviors, including speeding, red-light running, drowsy driving, and driving impaired on cannabis or alcohol, rose from 2020 to 2021.  Read more 

Using a little common sense and readily available theft prevention devices can minimize auto theft. The more layers of protection, the less likely your car will be stolen. Keep these four keys to theft prevention in mind for your vehicle. Read more 

There is a lot to consider if you are going to be away from home for weeks on end. Even a slight oversight can result in a gap in your insurance coverage, expensive damage to your house or a costly security failure that you might not discover until it’s too late. Read more 

In the coming year, will you be getting married? Having a baby? Retiring? Congratulations! Take a deep breath, and then contact your insurance agent, because you're going to need to change a few things. Read more 

The fall and winter seasons can get pretty wet in Western and Central New York. In fact, November is the rainiest month annually in Buffalo, and we know that rain can turn into slush or freeze up as the temperatures start to drop. Read more 

A buzzing parking lot along with a mile-long to-do list can make parking lot driving stressful and even dangerous this time of year. Prepare yourself for the holiday parking lot frenzy with these driving tips. Read more 

Cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and injuries. With guests gathering for Thanksgiving, the chance of a mishap increases. In fact, more cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year!  Read more 

Halloween night is a time when motorists need to be extra vigilant when on the roads, pedestrians need to light their paths to ensure they’re seen, and party goers must celebrate responsibly.  Read more 

Car crashes are the leading cause of death for children ages one to 13, and child traffic fatalities increased by three percent from 2019 (1,064) to 2020 (1,093), according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Read more 

Ready or not, the cold of winter is on its way. The question is, are you ready to keep your home warm and safe all winter long?  Read more 

With a lot of home security myths out there, knowing how to effectively guard your property can be confusing. It doesn’t have to be.  Read more 

On the road to car seat-free riding, it's the parents job to implement important transitions that are key to a child's safety as they grow. Read more 

It's back to school season, which means the summer is coming to an end. However, that doesn't mean that hot temperatures, and hot cars, are a thing of the past.  Read more 

From a cat that lived from the 1960s to the 2000s to a tortoise who spanned a quarter of a millennium, meet some of the oldest pets to ever walk the earth.  Read more 

It’s an undeniably bad day when a car crashes into your garden wall or a power surge destroys your air conditioner on a 90-degree day. But there could be a silver lining to your stroke of bad fortune: Your insurance might just cover some of the damages. Read more 

*Offer begins July 11, 2022, at 9:00am EST and continues until September 30, 20 Read more