Auto brawl resurfaces again – parties insist it is not personal

by Richard Burton

The auto brawl has resurfaced gain, but Harvey Rosenfield and George Joseph insist that it is not personal. The rivalry dates back to 2009, when a billboard in Wilshire Boulevard in LA, declared that Mercury Insurance, founded by George Joseph – cannot be trusted. Harvey Rosenfield had written the 1988 initiative, which regulated auto insurance. The two of them have been at loggerheads for more than a quarter century. However, they always insist that the rivalry is not personal. Consumer Watchdog is an advocacy group based in Santa Monica, and was founded by Rosenfield. Last week, attorneys from Consumer Watchdog … (more) February 2, 2012

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  • Auto insurance rates in New Jersey on the rise

    by Richard Burton
    Auto insurance rates in New Jersey on the rise

    As per the most recent data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, the average premiums rates for auto insurance policies in New Jersey has increased over the last few months. The insurance regulators in this state and also the other representatives of this industry place the blame on the increasing cost of availing the personal injury protection plan. The figures released on Tuesday after the completion of an NAIC study said that the average cost of insurance a personal vehicle in New Jersey has risen from $1,198 to $1,218. The premium for comprehensive auto insurance, collision insurance and liability … (more) January 25, 2012

  • Instant scrapping of stolen vehicles will be stopped if bill gets through

    by Richard Burton
    Instant scrapping of stolen vehicles will be stopped if bill gets through

    In South Carolina, one does not require proof of ownership in order to sell vehicles that are eight years old or even older. So, it is easy for car thieves in South Carolina as they can simply steal an older vehicle and sell it to a scrap dealer and take cash in return. Senator Joel Lourie from Richland states that South Carolina is a thriving area for car thieves. Lourie is the lead sponsor of the Bill that is likely to make things difficult for car thieves who steal older vehicles in order to dispose them off quickly to scrap … (more) January 16, 2012

  • Bid to save Michigan’s no-fault system by various groups

    by Richard Burton
    Bid to save Michigan’s no-fault system by various groups

    Most people seem to be proud of the 33-year history in Michigan’s no-fault insurance, where people of all ranks were assured of state-of-the-art coverage in the event they are involved in a catastrophic accident that may change their lives forever. They would get everything from including the best medical care, wheelchairs, rehabilitation, modified vans, housing, medication, as well as attendant care. At present, it costs motorists around $145 per year to pay for this non-profit fund that is solvent and has certain unique features. All along most motorists in the state of Michigan thought that they will never feel the … (more) October 19, 2011