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Auto insurance bill amendments in NC isn’t out of the woods yet

G. Turner
auto Insurance bill

There is still opposition being faced by a controversial bill that would change the state regulation system. An auto insurance bill in North Carolina is still facing opposition, as the controversial effort attempts to change the way that the rates in the state are regulated, despite the fact that the bill has been modified in acknowledgement of the objections that have been identified by its opponents. The opponents were not won over by the amendments that were made to this bill, which include the commissioner. Among those who remain opposed…

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Auto insurance cards accepted electronically in only some states

Julie Campbell
Proof of Auto Insurance

Paper proof of coverage cards are still required in the majority of states, so drivers should inform themselves. Although electronic proof of coverage is starting to make a growing number of auto insurance news headlines, drivers are being cautioned that the majority of states still require the paper cards and will not yet accept a digital version displayed on a mobile device. Many people are becoming confused by the advertising made by certain insurers. Consumers are being cautioned to pay closer attention to these auto insurance commercials, as the service…

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Auto insurance fees may be relaxed in Florida

Logan B.
auto insurance

Florida considers putting an end to some fees  that make auto insurance coverage so expensive Florida is home to some of the most expensive auto insurance coverage in the U.S. This is partly due to the state’s no-fault auto insurance laws and the fees associated with coverage. The regulations governing auto insurance in the state have made fraud very prevalent, which has also contributed to the increasingly expensive nature of coverage. This week, Florida lawmakers have been working on a plan to give the state’s drivers some respite from the fees…

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Auto insurance consumer complaints break the 10,000 mark in Massachusetts

Auto Insurance complaints

These include inquiries that were made and received by the state regulators, all within 2012. Regulators in Massachusetts have reported that they received 10,729 communications from consumers in the state with issues regarding their auto insurance coverage, policies, and providers. The state reported that this was the total number of complaints that were received in 2012, alone. The report was made by the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation in the state, as well as its insurance division. The communications from the consumers involved both questions and complaints about…

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Auto insurance set to rise in Michigan

Logan B.
auto insurance premiums

Auto insurance fee set for 6% increase on July 1 The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association, a non-profit, state-backed organization that helps support the auto industry, has announced that drivers can expect to pay more for their auto insurance coverage beginning this year. According to the organization, the annual fee that is associated with auto insurance policies will rise by 6% on July 1 of this year. This fee is levied on policies to help cover the costs of personal injury and the state’ no-fault auto insurance rules. Fee designed to…

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