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Jump Start Seven Day Auto Insurance Policies Under Fire in Michigan

By Todd Halterman
April 18, 2017July 2, 2019

What is a Seven Day Auto Insurance Policy? Michigan drivers have some of the highest auto insurance rates in the nation, and drivers in Detroit pay rates so high one state senator says the premiums there are “probably the highest on earth.” Sen. Joe Hune, R-Fowlerville, chairs the Senate Insurance Committee in Michigan, and he says the huge rates paid by Detroit drivers “has caused people to find some creative solutions.” Among those creative solutions,…

Suits against Blue Cross offers glimpse into reform problems

By Karen Caffarini
November 29, 2010September 8, 2014

A small Michigan battle with the state’s dominant insurer and a major hospital is being watched by insurance companies, federal regulators and consumer advocates, who say it provides a glimpse into why it is so difficult to rein in insurance and healthcare costs.

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Plan ahead for winter driving safety

By Consumer Insurance Guide Staff
November 24, 2010September 8, 2014

Preparation is key when it comes to getting ready for winter driving. From slick road conditions to frigid temperatures, it’s important for motorists to take the necessary precautions.

An auto insurer in Michigan knows driving conditions will change shortly in the state and is advising motorists to be mindful of their driving habits. A motor vehicle accident is one way policyholders will see an increase in their premiums.