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What Happens If I am in a Crash with an Uninsured Vehicle?

Uninsured Motorist Benefits – Michigan Car Insurance There are over 3 million commercial and private vehicles in Michigan. Although liability insurance is mandatory in Michigan, unfortunately due to its high cost many of these vehicles are not insured. In fact, in some areas of the state it is estimated more than 30% of private vehicles […]

How to Read a Michigan Car Insurance Declaration Page

Michigan car insurance can be confusing. The insurance policies and the declaration page that accompanies the policy can be equally confusing. Each policyholder who purchases Michigan car insurance receives both an insurance policy and a declaration page. Understanding what a declaration page means is important because it describes the financial protections and coverage you have […]

Why Do Car Insurance Rates Keep Going Up?

No matter where you live car insurance rates keep increasing. A recent report showed a 14% annual increase in car insurance costs across the country in 2022. The average annual cost of insurance for a car is now $2,014. In many states, like Michigan, the cost is much higher. In 2019, Michigan made drastic changes […]

How To Avoid a Work Zone Crash in Michigan

Key Points of This Article: Michigan Road Construction Puts Drivers on Alert for Crash Prone Areas In Michigan, the Office of Highway Safety Planning reports the number of fatal crashes and injuries that occur in construction, maintenance, and utility work zones in 2019 included 5,808 work zone crashes and 17 work zone fatalities. And again, this summer and […]

Why is Michigan’s Auto Insurance So Expensive?

Drivers in Michigan pay an average of $3,356 per year for full auto insurance coverage. Although not the highest, Michigan does have some of the highest auto premiums in the United States.  Why does Michigan have some of the highest auto insurance costs in the country? More importantly, how does this impact you if you’re […]