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Michigan’s Biggest Insurers Must Respond to Climate Risk Disclosure Mandate

The insurance industry has been deeply shaken by the impacts of climate change, leading to substantial payouts across the nation. This trend has prompted a new regulatory requirement in Michigan, specifically targeting larger insurance firms, to openly disclose their climate change vulnerabilities and strategies for mitigation.
August 8, 2023 Insurance Industry Michigan

Michigan Supreme Court Protects Long-Term Benefits for Crash Survivors

Major changes in Michigan’s car insurance system don’t apply to people who were catastrophically injured before a 2019 law kicked in, the state Supreme Court said Monday in a decision that delivers critical relief to thousands of people counting on long-term benefits.
August 1, 2023 Auto Liability Michigan

Vehicle and Property Damage After Massive Hail Hits Southeast Michigan

After tennis ball-sized hail fell from the sky as a part of a series of strong storms that charged through southeast Michigan late Thursday afternoon, communities most affected by the damage switched into cleanup and repair mode Friday.
July 25, 2023 Property Michigan

Michigan Becomes the 26th State to Mandate Hands-Free Cellphone Use While Driving

Effective June 30, Michigan drivers caught using a cellphone behind the wheel will face penalties, as Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed distracted driving prevention legislation into law on Wednesday. The move aims to curb fatal crashes and enhance road safety across the state.
June 9, 2023 Auto Legislation & Regulation Michigan

Michigan AG Secures First PFAS Settlement as Plastics Company Commits to Environmental Cleanup

In a significant development, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced on Monday that a plastics manufacturing company has agreed to address the PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) pollution at the site of its former facility. This marks the first settlement resulting from a series of PFAS lawsuits filed by Nessel in 2020.
June 6, 2023 Liability Litigation Michigan

Proposed Michigan Bill: Protecting Insureds or Complicating Claims Adjusting?

Ten Democratic state senators introduced on May 9 Michigan Senate Bill 329, which if adopted, would dramatically reshape the adjusting process in first- and third- party auto claims.
May 24, 2023 Auto Legislation & Regulation Litigation Michigan

Attorneys General Request Hyundai, Kia Recalls Due To Prevalent Thefts

Seventeen state attorneys general have called on the federal government to recall millions of Kia and Hyundai cars due to their susceptibility to theft, which has been amplified by a viral social media challenge.
April 21, 2023 Auto Subrogation Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Illinois

Honda Recalls 563K+ CR-Vs In Cold-Weather States Over Salt-Related Corrosion

Honda is recalling 563,711 older-model CR-Vs in 22 cold-weather states and Washington, D.C., because an accumulation of road salt can cause the vehicle’s rear trailing arm to corrode and detach, which could lead to a crash.
April 10, 2023 Auto Subrogation Connecticut Delaware District Of Columbia Illinois Iowa

Michigan No-Fault Reform Yields Fewer Claims, Lower Premiums

Michigan’s no-fault system reform law, effective in 2020, has led to personal auto insurers paying out fewer claims and many drivers paying less in premiums, according to recent research by two Triple-I nonresident scholars.
April 5, 2023 Legislation & Regulation Michigan

Faulty Transmission Lawsuit Against GM Certified As Class Action

A judge has granted class action certification to a lawsuit involving 39 plaintiffs across 26 states -- including Michigan -- that accuses General Motors of knowingly selling cars with faulty transmissions.
March 22, 2023 Auto Liability Litigation Michigan

150 Vehicles Piled Up On Michigan Interstate After Whiteout Conditions

Michigan State Police said 150 vehicles were involved in a highway pileup Saturday, leading to 16 people being transported to area hospitals, none with serious injuries.
March 20, 2023 Auto Michigan

IRC Releases State Auto Insurance Affordability Rankings

Louisiana, Florida, and Michigan are the three least affordable states for personal auto insurance, according to a new report by the Insurance Research Council (IRC). The three most affordable states, IRC finds, are Hawaii, New Hampshire, and North Dakota.
August 29, 2022 Auto Insurance Industry Florida Louisiana Michigan

Sixth Circuit Finds Unregistered Security Exclusion Bars Professional Liability Claim

In Saoud v. Everest Indemnity Insurance Co., the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals held that an ‘unregistered security exclusion’ barred coverage for various underlying lawsuits under a professional liability policy.
August 23, 2022 Liability Litigation Michigan

Michigan Oil Change Lawsuit Is Slick Attempt At Elusive Remedy

Imagine dropping your vehicle off with a reputable car dealer for an oil change, and then find yourself getting sued for negligence when that vehicle is involved in an accident. As covered on this site and elsewhere, that is exactly what is happening in Michigan right now.
May 27, 2022 Litigation Workers' Compensation Michigan

Millions In Damages From Gaylord Tornado, And Insurers Expect Repair Delays

The tornado that ripped through Gaylord last week is expected to cost millions to repair -- and, insurance companies warn, some survivors will be lucky to be able to make them in the next few months.
May 26, 2022 Auto Property Michigan
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