The state Division of Insurance denied 235 of 274 increases proposed by insurers. The requested premium increases were for plans covering individuals and small businesses. The denial of the insurers proposal marks the first time the state has turned down health premium increases. Jay McQuaide, vice president of the state’s largest health insurer, Blue Cross and [...]
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Due to the record rainfall, puddles remain all over the place. Drivers should be catious of puddles on the road because they may be hiding potholes. Information that some Massachusetts drivers are learning the hard way. Limited by financial restraints, the state cannot keep up with the formation of these dangerous holes. “It seems like everywhere [...]
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The severe storms and flooding that began on March 12, 2010 has been declared a major disaster by President Barack Obama. The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal aid will be available to those affected by the severe storms. This federal aid will supplement state [...]
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The severe storms and flooding that have occurred in Massachusetts recently have been classified by the government as federal disaster areas. The counties of Bristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, and Worcester fall under this classification. Due to the severe nature of the damage caused by the storms, the IRS has extended the deadline for [...]
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If you are a Massachusetts motorcyclists you may be in for a refund! If you haven’t heard, an investigation by Attorney General Martha Coakley and staff found that state’s auto insurers were calculating their customers’ premiums incorrectly. So far, sic insurance companies have agreed to refund premiums, Liberty Mutual, Quincy Mutual, Safety Insurance, Pilgrim Insurance [...]
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It has been a long debated question on whether elderly drivers should be allowed to drive at certain ages. Now that the baby boomers are beginning to reach these ages, this question is getting more attention. With more then 20 million drivers 70 and older on the road across the nation in 2007, more people are raising [...]
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Auto insurance can be complicated but it is very important that you know all the details. A recent article published by MSN money breaks down the basics of auto insurance. If you have good credit, you’ll pay less Your car model affects your premium Pay in full to avoid installment fees Personal property within your [...]
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A 20 percent increase in the cost of Massachusetts automobile inspection fees may be coming. The increase is part of a legislation package that is aimed at helping stabilize the finances of cities and towns all over the state. Extra revenue will be dedicated to local police training. The increase would cause the inspection charge [...]
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February 11, 2010 – 6:34 am
With the current problem of roads deteriorating and state funds continuing to decline, something must be done. Nothing is set in stone, but Massachusetts is looking into a mileage tax programthat is currently being tested in Oregon. The concept is credited to Intelligent Transportation Systems in Washington DC. Scott Belcher, the CEO of the company believes [...]
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February 6, 2010 – 6:07 am
For the second week in a row, gas prices drop in Massachusetts! AAAof Southern New England reported monday that the price of self-serve, unleaded regular at Ocean State stations was $2.72 per gallon. This is a 3 cent drop from last weeks prices. This may be the cause of the 8.2 percent price drop of [...]
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