Tag: auto insurance premiums

Michigan auto insurance rates are increasing yet again

Nordstrom
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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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Wells Fargo sanctions on their way for auto insurance scandal

G. Turner

American regulators are getting ready to apply penalties to the financial giant for its illegal actions. U.S. regulators are preparing to apply the Wells Fargo sanctions the industry has known would be coming. The bank forced over half a million drivers to pay for auto insurance they didn’t need. The official repercussions are now arriving. The financial industry has been waiting to see how this Wells Fargo scandal would play out. The Wells Fargo sanctions are not a surprise to anyone. After the scandal came out, it was only a…

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Louisiana car insurance rates are getting higher this year

Marc
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Premiums for auto coverage are rising across the country but this state has particular issues causing a spike. Drivers in nearly every state are watching their premiums rise this year and, due to unique conditions in the state, Louisiana car insurance rates are rising significantly. In fact, the current environment in the state is making sure auto policies are among the most expensive in the U.S. Upon hearing the news of the rate hikes, drivers in the state have expressed significant frustration. Local papers reporting on the Louisiana car insurance…

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Car insurance rates and clothing prices affect inflation

H. Cutner
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These consumer prices are having a direct impact on the rate of inflation, say economists and analysts. According to recently released American economic data, car insurance rates and clothing prices are impacting the rate of inflation. Not including energy and food, U.S. consumer prices increased by 0.3 percent in January. Food and energy were left out due to their volatility. That most recent price jump represented the fastest monthly increased experienced in a year. The consumer price spike will likely only worsen concerns regarding the financial markets. According to the…

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New federal insurance bill would require racial disparity study in premiums calculations

Logan B.
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Congressman from California cites ProPublica and consumer reports auto coverage industry analysis. U.S. Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) introduced a federal insurance bill last week which requires authorities across the country to take a closer look at auto insurance premiums calculations. The bill cites an April 2017 article co-published between Consumer Reports and ProPublica pointing to racial disparities. The auto insurance racial disparity legislation boasted six Democratic co-sponsors. The federal insurance bill was created partially as a reproach to the Trump administration when it sought to alter the Treasury Department’s Federal…

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