According to an Insure.com Quadrant Information Services study, Michigan has now taken the place held by Louisiana last year, when it had the most expensive auto insurance premiums in the country. The average rate paid by Michigan drivers for their auto insurance is $2,541, while Louisiana’s average rate is $2,453 per year. The study data was used to determine the cheapest and most expensive insurance rates among the states. Amy Danise, the senior managing editor at Insure.com stated that this is the study’s second year, and that the website has…
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Michigan: New fees being charged on car insurance
Michigan drivers will be facing assessment fees to be instituted by the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) beginning this summer. These fees are meant to help insurance companies cover the cost of disastrous injuries resulting from auto accidents. The MCCA claims that the fee is necessary to offset the huge financial loss facing insurers who provide coverage for victims of accidents whose care exceeds $500,000. There has been some scrutiny in the past over the MCCA’s actions, much of which has been focused on the organizations lack of accountability and…
Read MoreWhy are Michigan car insurance rates highest on average?
According to a new national survey conducted by Insure.com, Michigan is home to the highest average car insurance premiums in the U.S., followed closely by Louisiana and Oklahoma. Insure.com compiled data from six of the largest auto insurance providers in the nation and more than 2,400 vehicles from across 10 zip codes in each state. The company conducts this survey annually and lists the results for all to see on their website. The average yearly premium for car insurance in Michigan rose by $443 according to the survey, up from…
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