opinion Garlin Gilchrist II Published 9:30 PM EDT Jun 1, 2019 For decades, our elected officials have promised to do something about Michigan’s highest-in-the-nation auto insurance rates. But a solution eluded drivers until last week, when Gov. Gretchen Whitmer led lawmakers from both parties to finally get something done. From Detroit to Delta County, Michigan residents have demanded lower auto insurance rates for years, and this historic solution delivers the relief that drivers deserve. The deal, negotiated by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer with Republican and Democratic leaders of the state House and state Senate, will save drivers money by guaranteeing lower auto insurance rates for eight years through enabling people to pick their own insurance and coverage options, while creating a balanced fee schedule for hospitals and providers to prevent overcharging for auto injuries and prohibiting … [Read more...] about Opinion: Lowering car insurance for Michigan families
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Michigan on verge of showdown over high car insurance rates
LANSING, Mich. — The state with the highest car insurance premiums in the country is on the verge of a political showdown over long-running efforts to cut rates by reining in generous medical benefits. Auto-friendly Michigan, which is among a dozen "no-fault" states where drivers must buy personal injury protection, is the only one to require unlimited coverage for crash victims. Motorists who are seriously injured need not worry about health expenses, but the insurance is expensive. Now, a Republican-led Legislature that is pushing to save people money by making the coverage optional has, for the first time, passed bills out of both chambers . Lawmakers must still resolve differences between the measures, including mandating rate cuts for personal injury protection, known as PIP. But if they do, GOP legislators could send an auto insurance overhaul to the desk of Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and dare her to veto it. She is warning that she will not sign the legislation … [Read more...] about Michigan on verge of showdown over high car insurance rates
North the most expensive place in the UK for car insurance
NORTHERN Ireland is now the most expensive place in the UK for car insurance, according to new figures.The Consumer Council has recently highlighted that motorists in the north are now paying £157 per year more than the UK average for insurance.The average fully comprehensive car insurance premium in Northern Ireland increased by 7 per cent over the year to £931, which is in stark opposition to the rest of the UK where prices fell by 6 per cent to £774 annually.Insurance risk and commercial law specialist, BLM has highlighted the growing fraudulent claims in the north as a key contributing factor for the disparity.Alison Cassidy, partner in BLM's Belfast office believes an increase in fraudulent claims is undoubtedly linked to the rise in car premiums.“An emerging trend in this field shows more sophisticated crime rings and cross-border ‘fraud tourists' making exaggerated or false insurance claims," she said."We have been involved in a number of cases … [Read more...] about North the most expensive place in the UK for car insurance
The Latest: Whitmer threatens veto of car insurance bill
Updated 1:48 pm PDT, Tuesday, May 7, 2019 Sen. Aric Nesbitt, a Lawton Republican, speaks with reporters following a Senate committee's party-line vote in favor of his bill that would end a requirement that drivers have unlimited medical coverage through their car insurer on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, in Lansing, Mich. Nesbitt says health costs are driving high auto insurance rates in the state. less Sen. Aric Nesbitt, a Lawton Republican, speaks with reporters following a Senate committee's party-line vote in favor of his bill that would end a requirement that drivers have unlimited medical coverage ... more Photo: David Eggert, AP Photo: David Eggert, AP Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1 of 3 Sen. Aric Nesbitt, a Lawton Republican, speaks with reporters following a Senate … [Read more...] about The Latest: Whitmer threatens veto of car insurance bill
Michigan Senate approves plan to cut car insurance rates
By DAVID EGGERT Published May 07, 2019 Features Associated Press Facebook Twitter Comments Print Image 1 of 2 ▼ Senate Insurance and Banking Committee Chairwoman Lana Theis, a Brighton Republican, speaks with reporters following the panel's party-line vote for bills aimed at addressing the state's high auto insurance premiums on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, in Lansing, Mich. Theis says the state's unique requirement that drivers have unlimited medical coverage through their car insurer is a major factor in why rates are so expensive. (AP Photo/David Eggert) Michigan's Senate passed legislation Tuesday aimed at cutting the country's highest average auto insurance premiums by eliminating a requirement that drivers buy unlimited medical benefits to cover crash injuries. Continue Reading Below No other U.S. state has such a mandate. Motorists could instead choose among lower levels of personal injury protection, including no coverage if they … [Read more...] about Michigan Senate approves plan to cut car insurance rates