January 5, 2016
When driving a car, independence and responsibility go hand in hand. All your hard work paid off and now you finally have your driver’s license. Hours in the car with Dad gripping his seat and days spent in driver’s ed were worth it because the keys are now in your hands. I remember the feelings…
December 9, 2015
Each year, U.S. fire departments respond to nearly 230 home structure fires that start with Christmas trees. Home Christmas tree fires cause an average of six deaths, 22 injuries and more than $18 million in direct property damage annually, and the danger can extend beyond Christmas. The devastating damage Christmas tree fires can inflict on people…
October 8, 2015
Officer:“May I see your Driver’s License and Proof of Insurance?” Driver: “Yes officer. Here’s my license and my phone.” Michigan drivers will soon be able to show police their proof of auto insurance on their cell phone or other mobile device under a new law signed yesterday by Gov. Rick Snyder. HB 4193, introduced by…
December 30, 2014
Other than the type of siding you’ll install and the furniture you’ll place in your home office, there’s another very important thing your house needs—insurance. Home insurance in Michigan may not contribute to the overall aesthetic appeal of your home, but it does guarantee that when certain unfortunate events befall your lovely abode, you’ll have…
May 3, 2013
Allied Insurance Managers has taken another step to broaden its Insurance Footprint. Forming an agreement with Grange Insurance, Allied now has a new offering for your Business and Personal Insurance needs. Formed in 1935 to provide affordable auto insurance to rural drivers, Grange Insurance is now a billion-dollar plus insurance provider serving policyholders in 13…
February 6, 2013
Michigan Mini Tort Benefits Increasing from $500 to $1,000 Recently Governor Rick Snyder signed Public Act 158 which made specific changes to the Michigan No-Fault auto coverage know as Mini-tort. The two major changes are: 1) The Mini Tort coverage limit has been doubled from $500 to $1,000 2) Uninsured vehicles are now disqualified…
September 12, 2012
The Sky Is The Limit Right… NO! Do you own collectibles, antiques and other valuables? Do you know that your insurance policy has limits on the coverage of a number of items? Do you know what your limits are? These limits mean that the funds you will receive after a loss are limited to a…
July 11, 2012
You hear the commercials on the television, internet, billboards, etc…… “15 minutes can save you 15% or more on car insurance!” or they challenge you with “So Easy a Caveman can do it!” What are these insurance companies really saying to you as a consumer? Better yet where are they coming up with these…
April 18, 2012
A Legal Update on the Helmet Repeal Law MAIA received numerous calls last Friday regarding specifics of the motorcycle helmet repeal signed into law last week. In order to answer many of the legal questions surrounding the repeal, the Michigan State Police issued a Legal Update that appears to provide many of the answers we…
