Tag: Michigan car insurance

Michigan lawmakers announce bipartisan auto insurance bill in the House

H. Cutner
Auto insurance bill - Michigan

The House lawmakers recently made the announcement in a gathering outside the state Capitol. A bipartisan group of Michigan House lawmakers assembled outside the state Capital to announce a new auto insurance bill package. If passed to become law, it is meant to address the state’s current legal gaps. According to critics, the no-fault law from two years ago makes it possible for insurers to make smaller payouts. The 2019 no-fault law’s critics say that it makes it possible for insurers to pay less to their policyholders and that home…

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New Michigan auto insurance law to become effective next month

Marc
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The new regulations meant to lower prices for drivers in the state will become effective July 1. On Tuesday, June 23, 2020, the state Department of Insurance and Financial Services held a meeting to answer questions about the new Michigan auto insurance law. The meeting was meant to answer questions and provide more information about the regulations. The new Michigan auto insurance law was developed in the hopes of reducing the cost of the coverage. At the same time, it is meant to help keep up the highest options available…

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Michigan auto insurance to undergo substantial changes throughout 2020

Marc
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High rates have been a source of contention in the state where drivers pay more than the rest of the country. High Michigan auto insurance rates and how to overcome them has been a controversial topic in the state for decades. In the second half of the year, premiums are likely to fall due to a number of changes in the state. This year, when policies renew on and after July 1, vehicle owners will see a change in those rates they’ve been complaining about for many years. According to…

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Michigan auto insurance reform cuts injured driver fee by 55 percent

G. Turner
Michigan auto insurance reform - car accident

The MCCA intends to reduce its assessment for certain drivers with no-fault reform law implementation. New Michigan auto insurance reform will reduce injured driver fee as of July of next year with the implementation of new law. The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association will be cutting down assessments for some motorists. The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (M.C.C.A.) intends to cut back its assessment for motorists who keep up unlimited medical coverage for injuries in car crashes. This reduction will take the assessment down from $220 to $100 per vehicle and it…

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Michigan auto insurance law does not guarantee drivers savings, says official

Marc
Michigan Auto Insurance Law - Driver - Steering Wheel

Motorists have been hopeful that the much-needed changes would make a difference, but it’s not assured. Drivers have been waiting for a new Michigan auto insurance law to help control high and rising premiums in the state. However, according to one official, motorists should not consider the savings to be guaranteed. The personal injury protection (PIP) system has made Michigan rates the highest in the country. The new Michigan auto insurance law does not provide any new assurances that the extra costs from additional required liability coverage would be offset…

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How to Save on Car Insurance in Michigan

PR Article
Michigan Auto Insurance rates

It’s no secret, car insurance in Michigan is very expensive. For the fifth year in a row, Michigan has ranked as the most expensive state for Car Insurance. In 2018, The average car insurance premium for Michigan residents is 64% higher than the national average premium. So far for 2019, our own research has shown that currently Michigan drivers are paying on average $1,300 for a one full coverage vehicle. This is $346 higher than the national average. The national average currently stands at $954 per year. With premiums so…

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Michigan auto insurance rates are increasing yet again

Nordstrom
Michigan Auto Insurance Rates - Graph - Auto Insurance rates on the rise

Drivers throughout the state are bracing to once again pay more for their no-fault coverage. Michigan auto insurance rates are about to head upwards yet again. Motorists are accustomed to seeing their premiums rise as a result of the ever-increasing no-fault coverage fees. Now, many will need to tighten belts even further to help them afford the new rates in the state. The rising Michigan auto insurance rates have been problematically high for several years. The upward trend of coverage costs has been a persistent one. State lawmakers have repeatedly…

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