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Detroit drivers struggle under high auto insurance premiums

July 27, 2015July 24, 2015 S.Vagus

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…

Study shows competition is not leading to lower health insurance premiums

July 13, 2015July 11, 2015 S.Vagus

New study suggests that competition is not having a beneficial impact on insurance rates The Economic Alliance for Michigan has released a new study concerning the size of the health insurance market and the effect that competition has had on insurance premiums. Typically, more competition in the health insurance markets leads to lower premiums, as insurers fight with one another for the support of consumers. The study, however, suggests that high competition between insurers does not always lead to lower premiums for individuals and businesses. Prominent insurers are not able…

Credit has a big impact on auto insurance premiums

June 12, 2015June 11, 2015 Marc

Report highlights the effect that credit data has on insurance prices Credit score has a lot to do with auto insurance rates, according to a recent report from WalletHub, a personal finance organization. The report focused on how a driver’s credit score affects their insurance rates in the United States. All states but California, Hawaii, and Massachusetts were examined for the report. In these states, using a driver’s credit history to price auto insurance coverage is illegal, so such information does not contribute to higher premiums. Those with no credit…

New York home to third highest auto insurance premiums in the country

May 28, 2015May 27, 2015 Nordstrom

Study shows that auto insurance premiums in New York are higher than the national average New York is a notoriously expensive state, with a high cost of living and an abundance of luxuries that few other states can rival. For drivers, the costs associated with living in New York are all too clear. According to a study from InsuranceQuotes.com, the state is home to the third highest auto insurance rates in the United States. Though New York falls behind both Michigan and Rhode Island in terms of insurance premiums, this…

Health insurance exchanges may be at risk in some states

May 21, 2015May 20, 2015 Marc

Supreme Court ruling could have a major impact on health insurance coverage Lawmakers in several states are working on ways to ensure that people will keep their health insurance pending a ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court. The court is expected to deliver a ruling on whether or not the federal government can provide subsidies for coverage offered through federal insurance exchanges. The ruling is likely to be delivered in the summer, and it could have a major impact on the availability of insurance coverage for millions of people. Michigan…

Hospitals respond to changes in Michigan’s auto insurance law

May 14, 2015May 13, 2015 Nordstrom

No-fault auto insurance law could have a major impact on hospitals Michigan lawmakers are considering making changes to the state’s no-fault auto insurance law in order to address the issues concerning expensive insurance coverage and the cost of medical care. Changes to the state’s law could have a major impact on its hospitals as well. The Michigan Health & Hospital Association has released estimates that suggest that proposed changes to the state’s auto insurance law will cost hospitals approximately $1.2 billion annually for treating those that have been in car…

Detroit Mayor unveils plan for auto insurance

May 1, 2015April 30, 2015 Nordstrom

Mayor Mike Duggan outlines his plan to address insurance coverage in the city Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has unveiled some details about his plan to lower auto insurance rates in the city. This may be part of an overarching endeavor in Michigan to address the issues regarding the state’s no-fault insurance system and how it is contributing to higher premiums for drivers. Detroit is working to establish an insurance pool for drivers, offering them with affordable coverage that is expected to reduce the financial stress associated with auto insurance. New…