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End Insurance Redlining Now

End Insurance Redlining Now

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Started by Anonymous 22 years, 10 months ago
Introduction:Insurance Redlining is a hot topic in Detroit. However, it seems that there is plenty of talk on this issue, but limited action. In discussions, particpants are told that we have higher insurance rates because of this or that. We know that Michigan is the only NoFault State. We know that the Detroit area has some of the highest insurance rates in the state. We know that The Consumer Protection Act has been weakened. We also know the following:The Senate Democratic Caucus announced the formation of its Consumer Protection Task Force. Chaired by senators Gilda Z. Jacobs (D-Huntington Woods) and Martha G. Scott (D-Highland Park), the task force has held hearings across the state taking testimonies on insurance reform. The two state senators have said;

Updates

October 24, 2003

The stories shared in the comments regarding the disparity of insurance rates across our neighborhoods are both revealing and frustrating. I am currently compiling these experiences to present them directly to the members of the Consumer Protection Task Force. This momentum ensures that our concerns remain the primary focus during their ongoing hearings.

October 24, 2003

The momentum behind this petition highlights a collective demand for accountability regarding unfair insurance practices. It is evident that many residents are ready to move past empty discussions and toward meaningful reform.

6 Comments

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Marcus Walton
22 years ago Featured

Living in the city is already expensive enough. These rates are a total joke compared to the burbs.

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Sarah Webb
22 years ago Featured

sick of paying double just for having a detroit zip code. UNFAIR!!!!

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Linda Ellis
22 years ago Featured

My premiums went up again even though I have a perfect record. Fix this already.

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Brenda Phillips
22 years ago Featured

Insurance companies are just greedy. They take our money and count on us not fighting back.

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David Riley
22 years ago Featured

It is straight up discrimination and everyone knows it. Stop letting these companies rip us off.

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Kevin Mwangi
22 years ago Featured

Too much talk and no movement. Just do your jobs and lower the rates.