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NYDFS Fines Three Dozen Auto Insurers $20M for Slow Reporting on Policies

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Multi-year market conduct investigations by the New York State Department of Financial Services have resulted in $20 million in fines and consent orders against three dozen auto insurers for failing to timely report new and terminated auto insurance policies.

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Auto Insurance Shopping Elevated As Loss Costs Potentially Moderate

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As industrywide auto insurance loss costs appear to be moderating, consumers continue to shop policies at elevated rates, according to the latest quarterly Insurance Personal Lines and Perspectives report from TransUnion. The American consumer credit reporting agency found that the …

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Massachusetts to Hike Some Mandatory Auto Insurance Coverage Limits in 2025

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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey recently signed legislation increasing the minimum coverage limits of auto insurance for some mandatory coverages. These new limits will apply to policies issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2025: Bodily Injury Coverage increases from …

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What Are the Risks of Liability Only Auto Insurance?

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TGS Insurance Blog Lets be realwhen its time to pick an auto insurance policy, most of us are just hunting for the cheapest option that doesnt leave us totally exposed. So, lets break it down: what exactly is liability only auto insurance, and what risks are you signing up for if you roll with it?

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New York Fines Three Dozen Auto Insurers $20M for Slow Reporting on Policies. Insurers Say There’s More to the Story

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The New York State Department of Financial Services in February issued more than $20 million in fines against three dozen auto insurers – for failing to timely report new and terminated auto insurance policies. But insurance companies and advocacy groups …

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Clearcover Expands Non-Standard Auto Coverage to Texas

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Digital car insurer Clearcover announced the launch of Clearcover General Agency to serve the non-standard auto insurance market in Texas. Policies will be underwritten by Old American County Mutual Fire Insurance Company, bringing Clearcover’s digital-first insurance solutions to more drivers.

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Diminished Value Not Covered by Standard Auto Policy, Massachusetts High Court Says

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The Massachusetts standard auto policy does not require an insurer to pay inherent diminished value (IDV) to a claimant whose vehicle is damaged by one of its insureds. The Massachusetts Supreme Court in a 6-0 ruling has upheld dismissal of …

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