STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, JAN. 25, 2012…..Gov. Deval Patrick on Wednesday proposed a $32.3 billion annual state budget plan that calls for $730 million in new savings from government-funded health care programs and would eliminate 300 jobs, close a Norfolk prison with 330 inmates, and generate $260 million in new revenues, in part by raising the […]
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2012 Advisory Committee Members Announced
The list of appointees for the 2012 CAR Advisory Committees is now complete and available on the CAR website. The deadline for submitting an application was on December 9, 2011 To see a list of the new members click on the Committee name and it will link to the list. 2012 CAR Advisory Committee Appointees […]
The Top Ten Auto Insurance Companies in Massachusetts
#10. Progressive Direct Insurance Company (NH) 2010 Written Premium: $28,563,937.00 2010 Market Share: 3.4% 2009 Written Premium: $118,928,475.00 2009 Market Share of 3.34%. Position last year: 10 #9. Citizens Insurance Company of America (Hanover) (MI). 2010 Written Premium: $124,133,260.00 2010 Market Share: 3.4% 2009 Written Premium:$134,462,03.00 2009 Market Share:3.78% Position last year: 8 […]
House Passes MAIA’s Bill To Ban Use of Credit Scores in Auto Rates
The Massachusetts House of Representatives voted yesterday afternoon to ban the use of credit scores when underwriting and rating private passenger motor vehicle insurance. The Bill quickly passed through the House without much debate. Representative Michael Costello, a Democrat from Newburyport, called the ban on credit rating for auto insurance policies “a win for consumers.” […]
New Free Designation For MA Veterans
Beginning in January 2012, the RMV will now offer Massachusetts veterans the option to have the word “Veteran” appear on their driver’s license or ID card. Agents should be aware that there will be no cost to their insureds who would like to get this designation as long as it is added during their renewal […]
