Smart Auto Insurance Blog

Allstate stopped selling auto insurance in Massachusetts back in 1988 because of the auto insurance environment being extremely regulated.  But with the state’s recent system change back in April of 2008, Allstate would like to serve Massachusetts again.  The new system allows more flexibility for customers and a greater competition between auto insurance companies. 

Massachusetts is currently the only state that Allstate does not serve so this comes as a great opportunity for them.  The targeted date to offer products to customers would be November 2, 2009 assuming they are successful with the Massachusetts Division of Insurance. It will be important to shop around for auto insurance at this time if you live in MA, and of course all drivers should be shopping to ensure they have the best rate.

The Associated Press reports that GEICO has filed paperwork with the Department of Insurance and will begin selling auto insurance in Massachusetts.

GEIGO will be the second national auto insurance carrier to enter the Massachusetts auto insurance market since the state moved to “managed competition” last year, Progressive Insurance Company was the first.

Massachusetts was the last state to have their auto insurance rates set by state regulators before moving to a managed competition environment last year.