Framingham, MA—Progressive Insurance Direct went live with its private passenger auto insurance website on May 1st. Initial reports of “dirt cheap” rates led the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents (MAIA) to look deeper at the actual quotes. According to MAIA President and Chief Executive Officer, Francis A. Mancini, “Our review of the quotes provided by Progressive reminds us of
Read MoreThe Institute for Highway Safety has brochures that are downloadable or that you may order. The brochures available are: Shopping For A Safer Car, About Your Airbags, Need An Airbacy On/Off Switch Probably Not, Kids And Airbags, Beginning Teenage Drivers, Graduated Driver Licensing: Questions & Answers and Vehicle Research Center guide. Click here to view any of the brochures listed
Read MoreThere has been a lot of information regarding the managed competetion starting April 1, 2008. The competitive rates, new discounts and the different coverages that consumers will be able to shop for are on everyones minds. There hasn’t been as much said about MAIP. The Massachusetts Automobile Insurance Plan (MAIP) is an insurance plan for drivers who cannot obtain insurance in the voluntary market. If
Read MoreThe Division of Insurance has put together some answers to commonly asked questions you, the consumer, have regarding April 1, 2008 Managed Competition coming to Massachusetts and how it will affect you. Click here to get your answers or you can contact our office by email, phone or by stopping in, we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have!
Read MoreWe have received inquiries from some of our customers regarding the online Automobile Insurance Rate Comparison Tool hosted by the Massachusetts Division of Insurance. If you have visited this website, the results of your search may have been confusing. There are a few things you should know about this Rate Comparison Tool before you make any decisions regarding your automobile
Read MoreConsumers have many questions with Managed Competition on auto insurance beginning April 1, 2008 in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries has put together the most frequently asked questions and answers which includes how rate setting works, and what to expect. If you have questions, this may help give you a better understanding.
Read MoreThe Massachusetts Division of Insurance has built an information portal for consumers. Consumers can compare sample premiums for new private passenger automobiles policies sold in Massachusetts. Bear in mind: The rates are only sample premiums and do not reflect discounts, including renewal discounts, that could apply to you. Contact Dowd to see what discounts/credits you may be eligible for.
Read MoreAccording to NBC News, about 340 children have died from being left unattended in a vehicle in the last 10 years. Such tragedy does not have to happen; it can be avoided. Here are some suggestions you might want to incorporate into your daily routine if you have small children in your car. – Put something you’ll need like your
Read MoreOne of the most important insurance policies you can buy is the personal umbrella policy, but many people are unaware they need one. This policy provides high limits of liability to protect you against a catastrophic liability loss. For example, a major car accident may injure numerous people or cause head injuries or death that will result in liability far
Read MoreDowd Insurance is excited about the upcoming changes in auto insurance, and we are ready for it. Over the next few months, you will be hearing about the new competitive auto insurance market in Massachusetts. We represent the top auto insurance carriers in the state, and we will be working with them to offer a variety of coverages and discounts
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