Tag Archives: Attorney General Martha Coakley

Review your auto insurance

After attention was brought to the lack of success of deregulation, massachusetts drivers are being reminded to review their auto insurance coverage. The whole purpose for deregulation of the auto insurance system in Massachusetts was to increase competition and lower the rates for consumers. Competition has increased and more carriers are now providing policies for [...]

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Deregulation

New reports are showing that deregulation of the insurance market is not proving to be successful. “When the Division of Insurance introduced the new deregulated auto insurance system nearly two years ago, they contended that this system would result in better rates for consumers,” said Attorney General Martha Coakley in a statement. “While the long-term [...]

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Progressive settles charges for $120,000

Why will Progressive be paying Massachusetts $120,000? If you haven’t heard, Progressive was investigated for its business practices after entering the Massachusetts insurance market in May of 2008. Attorney General Martha Coakley was the first to draw attention to the problem. From the start of their operations until late last year Progressive was comparing their [...]

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