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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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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The Boston Herald reports that Progressive plans to raise their rates in MA starting April 1. Critics point to this as the bait and switch they were expecting from the Ohio-based insurance company that took 1.2% of the MA auto insurance market in less than a year. Progressive representatives argue that the rate hike is [...]
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Plymouth Rock announced new discounts available through their “savings pass” also knows as the MYLES (Make Your Life Easier Services(SM)) program. In addition to current discounts on auto-related purchases from select retail partners which may total hundreds of dollars for some customers, they have added discounts on Thule car racks and driver training taken at Driven Advanced [...]
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Yesterday on Beacon Hill, Commissioner Burnes stated that she will retain the state board allowing drivers to appeal auto insurance surcharges. As Boston.com reports, supporters of the board process were satisfied with Burnes’ change of position on this matter and believe that it is best for the consumer. Whether or not the Appeals Board will be [...]
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March 12, 2009 – 10:22 am
“I know this transition is difficult for people, and I don’t mean to pooh-pooh that,” said Burnes in an interview after the meeting. “But we are just not seeing the kind of discrimination” the agents are alleging. “I take that very seriously.”
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