Monthly Archives: April 2009

Massachusetts Auto Insurance Rates Slowly Coming Down

According the Boston Globe, Massachusetts auto insurance rates are slowly lowering for many consumers. Other companies that have recently changed their auto insurance rates, according to published reports, include Commerce Insurance Co. of Webster, which is lowering its average rate 4.5 percent; Liberty Mutual of Boston, which is raising its average rate 4 percent; and [...]

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Massachusetts RMV makes your driving record available online!

The Massachusetts RMV announced today that your driving records are now just a click away, according to The Boston Globe. Drivers can view their record onscreen and download it for $6, or they can pay $20 for a certified copy that will be sent to them by mail. Copies of driving records are required as [...]

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Progressive Adding To Its Offer in Massachusetts

If you own an RV or a motorcycle and you’re a Massachusetts resident, Progressive can insure your vehicle. Have you had experience with Progressive? Let MassDriver and the rest of our readers know by commenting on this story!

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Did you save money? Let MassDriver know!

Recently, MassDriver covered reports that Western Massachusetts residents saved money on auto insurance. We want to know if you did too! Either comment on this blog post or complete the MassDriver survey. Let us know if you saved!

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Appeals Board may be permanent

The state House of Representatives voted 155-0 on Thursday to approve a bill that would make permanent the board that rules on drivers’ appeals of motor vehicle insurance surcharges.  The Republican reports that this vote would “…enshrine the state Division of Insurance’s Board of Appeal in state law and strip away the power of an [...]

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On Anniversary of managed competition savings to consumers still up for debate

April 1 marks the one year anniversary of managed competition for Massachusetts auto insurance, and, as the varied stories show, whether or not the consumer is benefiting is still in question. According to Insurance Journal: “It’s difficult to measure the exact impact of the new system so far.”  Customers are saving money  with managed competition according [...]

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