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State Farm Faces Unprecedented Claims Surge as Hurricane Beryl Breaks Records

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024 Marc

State Farm Claims soar from hurricane damage

Hurricane Beryl Smashes Records, Unleashing Insurance Claim Surge Hurricane Beryl has left an unprecedented mark in its wake, driving State Farm to handle over 16,000 insurance claims—a record for the company. This surge in claims was set off when Beryl struck Texas, marking the first U.S. landfall of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season, according to a report by AM Best. The financial fallout from this historic storm is projected to reach into the billions, reflecting widespread damage to properties and vehicles across multiple states. Initially impacting the U.S. as a…

What is a No-Fault State?

September 15, 2020June 1, 2023 Elizabeth Price

Article Updated June 1, 2023 – Currently, there are 12 no-fault states in the U.S. These include Florida, Kansas, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Michigan no fault insurance, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Utah . If you live in a no-fault state, it means that a driver has to first file a claim with their own insurance company if they’re in an accident. Every state sets its own laws as far as who pays for an accident. Sometimes when there’s an accident involving two parties, the goal isn’t…

Michigan insurance industry is having a hard time filling job postings

July 19, 2017July 17, 2017 Marc

Michigan insurance industry jobs application form

Insurers in the state are continuing to open positions in their companies, but workers aren’t there to fill them. The Michigan insurance industry is all set to open up a range of new jobs over the next few years. However, it is already facing a considerable challenge in their effort to fill the positions as insurance companies compete to attract talent. This was among the primary findings in a study conducted by Ferris State University researchers. The university’s insurance, actuarial and risk management student team surveyed companies in the Michigan…

Michigan health insurance premiums are getting cheaper

May 31, 2016May 28, 2016 H. Cutner

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…

Auto insurance premiums expected to rise in Michigan

March 16, 2016March 15, 2016 S.Vagus

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…