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On Demand Insurance is Here But Will it Stay?
For years, plaintiff’s attorney Montie S. Day has sued California auto insurers, arguing that the policy exclusion precluding coverage for first-party diminution of value damages claims is unenforceable. On November 30, 2023,...more
As interest rates and financial pressures on families continue to mount, more and more drivers may be unable to pay their repair bill for damage they caused or for mechanical issues on their vehicles. A common response is...more
A recent Michigan Court of Appeals ruling – which applied a landmark decision by the Michigan Supreme Court from 2020 – has put an end to insurance companies exploiting overly broad anti-fraud provisions in policies to deny...more
On demand insurance allows insurance policies to be purchased via the internet or smartphone applications. Millennials are more than twice as likely as prior generations to purchase an insurance policy in this manner. Valerie...more
“Michigan stops LA Insurance’s sale of 7 day car insurance policies, but will the uninsured driver problem in Detroit improve now that 7 day policies are being replaced with 6 month car insurance with installment payments?” ...more
Created by Gov. Snyder, Insurance Commissioner’s Anti Fraud Unit doesn’t address fraud by auto insurers, fraud penalties or gender discrimination in pricing - Will Gov. Snyder’s recently created Anti Fraud Unit, which is...more
Temporary car insurance, such as 7 day policies, hurts uninsured drivers in cities like Detroit & Flint – who will face severe consequences after a car accident...more
Insurers scream “No-Fault fraud,” even as they cause huge spike in Michigan No-Fault benefit denials and cut-offs of car crash victims - There’s going to be a number of No-Fault reform legislative proposals expected to be...more
On May 13, 2006, Edward Feierstein was driving home from his Philadelphia fitness club when his car was rear-ended. Two days later, Feierstein filed a claim with the tortfeasor’s liability insurer seeking reimbursement for...more