Michigan Auto Insurance Rates Rise

July 6, 2010

The median six-month auto insurance rate in Michigan has increased approximately 5.4 percent over the last six months to reach $688, according to online insurance provider InsWeb.

InsWeb also reported some findings of Michigan median auto insurance rates segmented by specific demographic groups:

Men in Michigan pay a median auto insurance rate that is more than 3 percent higher than the rate paid by women.

Drivers in Michigan 19 years of age and younger pay a median auto insurance rate that is more than double the rate paid by drivers ages 50 to 59.

A Michigan household that pays the six-month median rate of $688 and earns the Michigan household median annual income of $44,727 pays approximately 3.1 percent of its gross income for car insurance. By this “affordability factor,” Michigan is the 24th most affordable state in which to insure a vehicle.

Currently, Massachusetts is the most affordable state with a factor of 2.0 percent, while Louisiana is the most expensive with a factor of 7.1 percent.

Topics Trends Auto Pricing Trends Michigan

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  • July 9, 2010 at 11:59 am
    Former MI agent says:
    When I left MI 10 years ago there was not a difference in rate between male & female, when did that go back into effect?
  • July 7, 2010 at 7:06 am
    Ratemaker says:
    Complete rankings http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2010/07/07/111330.htm Ohio is 11th in affordability.
  • July 6, 2010 at 1:08 am
    MI Underwriter says:
    I would like to know where this info came from. Most people who are paying $688 for insurance on a 6mths basis in this state are paying for the minimal in coverage for liabil... read more

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