# Auto Insurance advertising — Airtime Media Page: https://myairtime.net/industries/auto-insurance Sources reviewed: 2026-10-17 Auto-insurance advertising should invite a quote for a clearly identified product in states the advertiser can serve. Pricing and available coverage depend on the driver, vehicle and policy; a commercial cannot promise every caller the same savings or acceptance. ## Jurisdiction State insurance licensing, policy and financial-responsibility requirements vary. ## Local rules California example: drivers must meet the state's financial-responsibility requirements, commonly through auto liability insurance. California also has license-number disclosure requirements for specified producers and advertising formats; check which apply to your medium. Confirm licensing, carrier availability and policy requirements separately for each target state. ## Timing There is no universal annual auto-insurance Open Enrollment period. A vehicle purchase, policy renewal or coverage change may prompt a quote, but each caller's effective date and existing policy matter. Staff quote lines during scheduled airtime and do not imply a national enrollment countdown. Airtime Media has run direct-response campaigns since 1984. Today's channel mix includes radio, broadcast and cable TV, OTT / streaming TV and social media. Calls ring directly to the client's chosen line; the client's own web leads are shared in real time, never resold. Tested commercials means previously aired creative, not guaranteed results. Pricing is set during the discovery call. General campaign-planning information, not legal, medical, tax or investment advice. State examples do not apply nationwide. Confirm current requirements and offer-specific deadlines with your compliance team before airing. ## Sources - California DOI — Automobile insurance guide: https://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/105-type/95-guides/01-auto/auto101.cfm - California DOI — License-number advertising bulletin: https://www.insurance.ca.gov/0250-insurers/0300-insurers/0200-bulletins/bulletin-notices-commiss-opinion/bulletin-96-08.cfm