Report ranks Metro Detroit as worst, most expensive in U.S. for drivers

May 3rd, 20220 DETROIT — A new report asks whether average U.S. workers are really able to afford their commute, given historically high inflation, gas prices and most importantly, the cost of maintaining vehicles. The report by the website Clever, a real estate market and consumer research group, ranked the best and worst metros for driving...

Michigan drivers to receive $400 refunds in 2022

December 7th, 20210 MICHIGAN — The state of Michigan announced refund checks of $400 per vehicle for drivers in 2022. The money, $3 billion in total, comes from surplus funds that Michigan drivers have paid into the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA).  The MCCA is a non-profit unincorporated association created by the Michigan...

Whitmer wants $5 billion in refunds to be delivered to Michigan drivers

November 1st, 20210 LANSING — After Michigan changed car insurance laws to give drivers the option to choose levels of injury coverage, the state’s has a surplus of mare than $5 billion in excess claims paid that could be getting back to drivers. Governor Whitmer said Monday that the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) should deliver...

Michigan no longer has the highest car insurance costs, but still second in the U.S.

June 8th, 20210 MICHIGAN — A new car insurance industry report shows that Michigan is no longer the most expensive state in the country to insure a car. But that doesn't necessarily mean good news for drivers in the Motor City's home. The 2021 Insure.com report shows Louisiana has take over the top spot for premiums in the country, though...

Tlaib reintroduces legislation to end discrimination in car insurance rates

February 28th, 20210 WASHINGTON, D.C. —  A proposed legislation would end the car insurance industry’s practice of setting higher rates based on income, credit score, education levels and other factors unrelated to driving history and ability. U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) joined two of her colleagues to reintroduce the bill to ensure...

A deeper look into the new Michigan auto insurance law

June 11th, 20200 LANSING — Michigan’s new auto insurance law will go into effect for policies that issue or renew after July 1. A landmark piece of bi-partisan legislation, the new law aims to bring down the overwhelming costs drivers in Michigan have had to pay to stay insured. Simply put, the law lets drivers choose their level of medical...