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 […]
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 […]
Progressive raising their rates in MA – Bait & switch or natural market adjustment??
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 […]
The Caveman Cometh!
About time! Now more companies will compete for your business! Read the full story on Boston.com.
Appeals Board Retained…for now
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 […]
New insurance rules putting agents out of work?
“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.”
Lawmakers working to preserve Massachusetts Auto Appeals Board
WBZ is covering updates on bills introduced on Beacon Hill to save the Massachusetts Auto Appeals Board. A new hook? The existence of the board generates about $2.5M in revenue […]
MassDriver.org survey is still open – participate today!
MassDriver.org’s survey on Massachusetts auto insurance is still open and we want to hear from you! Take the MassDriver.org survey and tell us how the introduction of competition has affected […]
Is closing the auto appeals board right for Massachusetts?
On its editorial pages,the Worcester Telegram & Gazette tackles the question of whether or not the auto appeals board is truly obsolete due to the introduction of managed competition in […]
Banter on Boston.com
The Globe story yesterday prompted some real debate on Boston.com over the value of independent insurance agents versus direct auto insurance carriers like Progressive and Liberty Mutual. I tend to […]