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Most expensive auto insurance sold in Michigan and Louisiana

H. Cutner
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While Michigan’s rank at the top hasn’t changed, Louisiana has climbed back up after having fallen. Expensive auto insurance has become a way of life in certain states, and for Michigan drivers that way of life is more costly than any other state. Similarly, Louisiana, which had been dropping in the ranks among the most costly to purchase coverage, is back in second place. There are many reasons that contributed to a state-wide trend of higher insurance rates than the rest of the country. In Michigan’s case, the reason remains…

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Michigan auto insurance headed even higher with no-fault fee hike

G. Turner
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Drivers in the state are already paying some of the highest premiums in the country and that price is rising. Michigan auto insurance is going to be even more expensive as the no-fault fee increases this summer. Drivers in the state will be paying $10 more to insure their vehicles. The purpose of the no-fault law in Michigan is to make sure that people involved in a collision will have coverage for catastrophic injuries no matter who is at fault. The no-fault law in the state says that a person…

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Michigan health insurance premiums are getting cheaper

H. Cutner
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While rates have been on the rise across the country, residents of this state are staying affordable. According to the results of a recent study, Michigan health insurance rates are actually going to experience a small decrease in 2017, despite the fact that many other states across the country are watching their premiums grow increasingly expensive. This year has been relatively volatile in the ACA’s insurance exchanges, but that is not the case in Michigan. The Michigan health insurance premiums are not only remaining below the national average, but they…

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Auto insurance premiums expected to rise in Michigan

S.Vagus
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Some 2 million drivers throughout the state may see higher rates Drivers in Michigan are likely to see higher auto insurance premiums this year. Some 2 million people could see a $40-a-year increase, unless a tax credit that benefits insurers is repealed. Governor Rick Snyder has proposed repealing the tax credit as part of his 2016-2017 budget proposal. Doing so would secure more funding for the state’s general fund and may be able to ensure that drivers do not pay higher rates for their coverage. Insurers are being reimbursed for…

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Detroit drivers struggle under high auto insurance premiums

S.Vagus
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Auto insurance premiums in Detroit continue to be a burden for consumers Drivers in Detroit, Michigan, are struggling to afford auto insurance coverage. The city is home to the highest premiums in the country, which can be up to $5,000 a year for coverage in some parts of the city. Because auto insurance coverage is so high, nearly half of the city’s drivers are “driving dirty,” which involves operating their vehicles without any insurance coverage whatsoever. In order to combat this problem, Mayor Mike Duggan aims to address the high…

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