Michigan Insurance Coalition

Seven state-wide organizations have banded together to fight against an attempt by some legislators to increase the tax on auto insurance by $80 million. This increase will raise rates by $40 per car. The bills are currently in the State House of Representatives. If you oppose this tax, it's important to contact your State Representative.

If you don't know who he or she is or don't have the contact information, just click here, http://house.michigan.gov/MHRPublic/ fill in your address and the site will give you the contact information.

Tell them we can't afford higher auto insurance rates. Vote no on the Car Insurance Tax Increase.

Stop the Car Insurance Tax

Some legislators are proposing an $80 MILLION tax increase that would drive up the cost of car insurance $40 PER CAR. In a state where auto insurance premiums are some of the highest in the nation, Michigan drivers can not afford to pay more.

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The Michigan Legislature is proposing an $80 million tax increase that would drive up the already high cost of car insurance $40 per car.

Michigan’s $37.1 billion insurance sector could draw more industry players to state

It is projected that there will be 45,000 to 63,000 job vacancies in Michigan's insurance industry in the years ahead.

http://mibiz.com/news/higher-education/item/23361-michigan%E2%80%99s-

mibiz.com A statewide analysis of the insurance industry’s $37.1 billion economic impact provides a basis to lure more players to Michigan, as well a...

Insurance boosts Michigan economy, report finds

Economic study: The insurance industry accounts for more than 114,000 jobs in the state of Michigan, encompassing a wide range of skills.

ibamag.com A new study from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce found the insurance industry accounts for $37.1BN in spending and 114,000 jobs in the state

New study reveals economic impact of insurance industry in state

Economic study: The insurance industry annually accounts for $37.1 billion in spending in the state of Michigan.

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Lansing employs 20 percent of state's insurance industry

Economic study: 20 percent of Michigan's insurance industry is employed in Lansing.

lansingstatejournal.com A study shows the insurance industry contributed $37.1 billion to the state's economy in 2014

Copy of press release re: Economic Study. Link to full study embedded in the releasehttp://michiganinsurancecoalition.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Michigan-Insurance-Footprint-FINAL.pdf

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Michigan’s insurance companies do more than help people manage risk and rebuild after a disaster. They also spend $37.1 billion in MI each year, employ 114,000 Michiganders, and pay $500 million in state and local taxes. Now that’s a partner to be proud of.

Analysis: Detroit most expensive U.S. city for employees who drive for work

Study: Michigan No-Fault rates are costing employees who drive on the job an average of $400 per year.

The Michigan legislature has refused to close a loophole in the insurance code that allows hospitals and medical providers to charge auto accident patients 300% more than other patients.

Close the loophole and Michigan drivers could save over $1 billion per year.

http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20160113/BLOG020/160119929/analysis-detroit-most-expensive-u-s-city-for-employees-who-drive-for =email&utm_source=cdb-michmorning&utm_campaign=cdb-michmorning-20160113

crainsdetroit.com City employers could be shortchanging workers who drive on company time by more than $400 a month in mileage reimbursements, more than any other U.S. city, according to a new analysis.

Snyder signs law to let drivers show insurance on phone

In three months Michigan drivers will be able to use their phone to show proof of insurance

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2015/10/08/snyder-signs-law-let-drivers-show-insurance-phone/73570554/

detroitnews.com Snyder says the goal is to modernize government and make everyday life easier for residents

Michigan voters agree that reasonable and responsible reforms must be made to lower the cost of auto insurance and protect the best auto insurance coverage in the nation.

Michigan's no-fault insurance system is in desperate need of reform. Nearly 70 percent of Michigan voters are tired of paying high auto insurance rates and support the no-fault reform package of bills pending in the State House according to a poll of Michigan voters released by NFIB Michigan.

LIKE and SHARE if you support reasonable and responsible reforms that will lower the cost of auto insurance and protect the best coverage in the U.S.

Michigan Ranks #1 As Most Expensive State To Operate A Vehicle

Operating a vehicle is expensive in every state, but Michigan is the most expensive by a large margin.

9and10news.com Operating a vehicle is expensive in every state, but a recent list shows the differences in cost across the county.

Cost of Insurance Forcing Many in Detroit to 'Drive Dirty'

Detroit's high insurance rates are making national news. Time to reform no-fault.

abcnews.go.com Like most Americans, the drivers of Detroit are required to carry auto insurance whenever they get behind the wheel, but many law-abiding residents can't afford the Motor City's highest-in-the-nation auto premiums, which top $5,000 a year in some neighborhoods. So fully half of Detroit...

How one fee schedule is complicating no-fault reform for Michigan

Auto insurers must pay the full amount that the hospital chargemaster charges every single time, which is driving up the cost of Michigan auto insurance and making unaffordable for 20 percent of Michigan drivers.

http://www.mlive.com/lansing-news/index.ssf/2015/04/how_one_fee_schedule_is_compli.html

mlive.com The Michigan House of Representatives could take up no-fault legislation as soon as this week.