By Rafael Onak, InsuranceAgents.com Staff Writer
The elderly always argue that video games destroy brain cells, but would you be willing to sacrifice a few for cheaper auto insurance rates? Thought so. Last October, Allstate sent video games to 100,000 of its policyholders between the ages of 50 and 75 in Pennsylvania. The bundle of five games, called InSight and developed by Posit Science, was designed to improve the mental awareness of older driver, saving them money in the process on their auto insurance rates. Learn how you can increase savings on your car insurance and compare rates free.
Video games and virtual reality simulators are increasing in popularity as both a mental and physical training tool. They are already in use by the army, various police forces and several medical hospitals. Since they have proven to be successful in hand-eye coordination and mental awareness, auto insurance providers have decided to experiment with them as well.
On top of saving money on your auto insurance rates, you benefit from the following by playing video games:
The initiative to relate video games to cheaper auto insurance rates came as a result of a study showing that there was an 18 percent increase in the number of drivers between the ages of 65 or older in the last 10 years. As the baby boomer generation becomes older, the number will only continue to rise. Senior citizens tend to have difficulty across the board, whether it's health insurance, or senior citizen life insurance. Having a way to reduce rates when you reach that golden age, is always a benefit, especially if your'e
Forms of entertainment, video games have evolved into entities that help individuals both physically and mentally. Drivers can now benefit from video games by saving on their auto insurance rates, something every policyholder is interested in doing. Contact your auto insurance agent today and inquire about whether or not your provider offers a video game program like Allstate’s. If not, don’t despair—playing video games in your spare time can also improve your mental awareness on the road, help you keep a clean driving record and be rewarded with lower auto insurance rates.
Published: Monday 12th October 2009
