Insurance companies reevaluate coverage for Kia, Hyundai vehicles after thefts surge - 5 Eyewitness News
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The problem of stolen Kia and Hyundai vehicles has gotten so bad that insurance companies are now mulling whether they want to continue writing policies for certain models, an industry expert tells 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS.
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2 insurance companies blacklist some Kia and Hyundai models over
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Owners of Kias and Hyundais are being denied insurance - CBS Chicago
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Hyundai Offering Drivers Insurance Options For Theft-Prone
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KIA, Hyundai no longer covered by some insurance companies due to
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Insurance companies refusing to carry some Hyundai and Kia models
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U.S. theft claims soar for Hyundai, Kia vehicles, non-profit group
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Kia And Hyundai Owners Getting Rejected For Insurance Coverage
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Kia, Hyundai among models insurers refusing to cover over high
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Two Insurance Agency's to No Longer Issue New Polices for Certain
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