2016 Annual Report - michigan.gov · 2016 Annual Report Photos taken at the Gilmore Car Museum,...

20
2016 Annual Report Photos taken at the Gilmore Car Museum, during the ATPA/MAVTI Fall Conference, 2016.

Transcript of 2016 Annual Report - michigan.gov · 2016 Annual Report Photos taken at the Gilmore Car Museum,...

Page 1: 2016 Annual Report - michigan.gov · 2016 Annual Report Photos taken at the Gilmore Car Museum, during the ATPA/MAVTI Fall Conference, 2016.

2016 Annual Report

Photos taken at the Gilmore Car Museum,  

during the ATPA/MAVTI Fall Conference, 2016. 

Page 2: 2016 Annual Report - michigan.gov · 2016 Annual Report Photos taken at the Gilmore Car Museum, during the ATPA/MAVTI Fall Conference, 2016.
Page 3: 2016 Annual Report - michigan.gov · 2016 Annual Report Photos taken at the Gilmore Car Museum, during the ATPA/MAVTI Fall Conference, 2016.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Board of Directors .................................................................................................................. 1

Letter from the Chair ............................................................................................................... 2

History and Overview ............................................................................................................. 3

ATPA Financial Statement ..................................................................................................... 4

ATPA Grantees ..................................................................................................................... 5

ATPA Grant Performance ....................................................................................................... 6

Motor Vehicle Theft Data ........................................................................................................ 7

ATPA Teams Motor Vehicle Theft Data ................................................................................. 8

Top Ten States for Motor Vehicle Theft .................................................................................. 9

Top Ten Most Stolen Motor Vehicles in 2015 ....................................................................... 10

ATPA Success Stories .................................................................................................... 11-12

ATPA Public Relations ......................................................................................................... 13

Lock It or Lose It .................................................................................................................. 14

What to Know When Buying or Selling a Motor Vehicle ...................................................... 15

Insurance Companies Assessments Received in 2016 ...................................................... 16

Auto Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) 2016 Annual Report

Page 4: 2016 Annual Report - michigan.gov · 2016 Annual Report Photos taken at the Gilmore Car Museum, during the ATPA/MAVTI Fall Conference, 2016.

2016 Board of Directors

Director, Michigan State Police

Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue, Chair

Representing Law Enforcement Officials Chief Curtis Caid

Livonia Police Department

Undersheriff Michael McCabe Oakland County Sheriff’s Office

Representing Purchasers of Automobile Insurance

Monsignor Russell Kohler (Served through January 5, 2016) Most Holy Trinity Church, Detroit

Mr. Patrick Joseph Dolan (Served through November 3, 2016)

National Representative, American Federation of Government Employees

Representing Automobile Insurers Mr. Fausto Martin

Vice President and Chief Claims Officer, Auto Club Group

Mr. William Jamnik (Served through November 4, 2016) Vice President, Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Company

Michigan Auto Theft Prevention Authority

Michigan State Police 7150 Harris Drive

Dimondale, Michigan 48821

Phone: 517-284-3207 · FAX: 517-284-3217 www.michigan.gov/atpa

   

1

Page 5: 2016 Annual Report - michigan.gov · 2016 Annual Report Photos taken at the Gilmore Car Museum, during the ATPA/MAVTI Fall Conference, 2016.
Page 6: 2016 Annual Report - michigan.gov · 2016 Annual Report Photos taken at the Gilmore Car Museum, during the ATPA/MAVTI Fall Conference, 2016.

WHAT IS THE AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY? In the mid-1980s, Michigan had the highest motor vehicle theft rate in the nation. Members of the Michigan Anti-Car Theft (ACT) Campaign Committee developed a concept that would combine the efforts of law enforcement, communities, and businesses against motor vehicle theft. In 1986, Michigan’s Governor and the Legislature decided to try the ACT committee’s idea. So began one of Michigan’s most effective weapons against the crime of motor vehicle theft, the ATPA. The ATPA was established with a sunset provision that automatically abolished the program unless it was renewed by the Legislature. The purpose of the sunset was to ensure that the program, created as an experiment in law enforcement, was doing its job as intended. In 1992, the Governor and Legislature agreed the ATPA should become a permanent state authority, housed under the auspices of the Michigan State Police (MSP). The legislation was overwhelmingly passed in both the House and Senate.

HOW IT WORKS: The ATPA is funded by an annual $1 assessment on each insured motor vehicle, plus interest earned by investing those funds. It is governed by a seven-member board of directors appointed by the Governor, which includes representatives of law enforcement, automobile insurers, and consumers of motor vehicle insurance. The board is chaired by the Director of the Michigan State Police. Each state fiscal year, the board awards grants to law enforcement agencies, prosecutors’ offices, and non-profit organizations. These grant programs provide four main functions: investigation, apprehension, prosecution, and prevention. Finally, the ATPA board members and staff are involved in long-range planning. Regular meetings provide updated goals and objectives for fighting motor vehicle theft.

IMPACT ON MOTORISTS: According to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, in 2015, Michigan motorists saved $77 per insured motor vehicle as a result of lower motor vehicle thefts. The return on investment of ATPA funds for FY16 was $7.47 for every $1 spent.

3

History and Overview

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Investment$1

Return$7.47

Return on Investment FY16 

Page 7: 2016 Annual Report - michigan.gov · 2016 Annual Report Photos taken at the Gilmore Car Museum, during the ATPA/MAVTI Fall Conference, 2016.

4

ATPA Financial Statement

Insurance Company Assessments $6,384,606

Interest on Investments $13,293

Offsets of Revenue-Civil Service Assessment ($11,181)

$6,386,718

Grantee Expenditures $5,460,691

Office Operations $604,665

$6,065,356

Excess of Sources Over (Under) Disposition $321,362

Beginning Balances $1,392,634

$1,713,996

Note 1: a. Reporting Entity

b. Basis of Accounting

Note 2: Matching Percent

The above financial schedule is prepared on the modified accrual basis of accounting, as explained in more detail in the Michigan Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

The above financial schedule includes only the sources and disposition of authorizations and the changes in balances for the ATPA’s general fund accounts. Accordingly, the financial schedule is not intended to constitute a complete financial presentation of either the ATPA or the general fund, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

The ATPA Board of Directors increased the matching fund requirement from 40 percent to 50 percent on October 1, 2009, where it remains.

AUTOMOBILE THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY (ATPA)FINANCIAL STATEMENT

SOURCES

The above financial schedule reports the results of the financial transactions of the ATPA for FY 2016. The ATPA’s operations are accounted for in the state’s general fund and are reported in the Michigan Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

The Michigan Comprehensive Annual Financial Report provides general disclosures regarding: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies; Budgeting and Budgetary Control; State Treasurer’s Common Cash; Pension Benefits; Compensated Absences; General Long-Term Obligations; Contingencies; and Other Commitments.

DISPOSITION

TOTAL UNEXPENDED AND UNRESTRICTED BALANCES

Michigan State Police

Schedule of Sources and Disposition of Authorizations and Changes in Balances

Fiscal Year (FY) Ending September 30, 2016

Page 8: 2016 Annual Report - michigan.gov · 2016 Annual Report Photos taken at the Gilmore Car Museum, during the ATPA/MAVTI Fall Conference, 2016.

Combined Auto Theft Team (C.A.T.T.) Grand Rapids Police Department* Kentwood Police Department Wyoming Police Department Communities Opting to Beat Rising Auto Theft (C.O.B.R.A.) Ecorse Police Department Hamtramck Police Department* Highland Park Police Department Dearborn Auto Theft Unit Dearborn Police Department* Detroit Fire Department - Arson Section Detroit Fire Department* Eastside Arresting Car Thieves In Our Neighborhoods (A.C.T.I.O.N.) Detroit Police Department Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety* Harper Woods Police Department Genesee Auto Theft Investigation Network (G.A.I.N.) Flint Police Department Flint Township Police Department Genesee County Sheriff’s Office* Mundy Township Police Department Macomb Auto Theft Squad (M.A.T.S.) Clinton Township Police Department Macomb County Sheriff’s Office* St. Clair Shores Police Department Sterling Heights Police Department Warren Police Department Oakland County Auto Theft Unit (O.C.A.T.) Detroit Police Department Farmington Hills Police Department Hazel Park Police Department Oakland County Sheriff’s Office* Waterford Township Police Department

Operation Auto Recovery Team Ingham County (A.R.T.I.C.) Lansing Police Department* Preventing Auto Theft (P.A.T.) Detroit Police Department* Livonia Police Department Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Wayne State University Police Department South East Auto Theft Team (S.E.A.T.T.) Detroit Police Department Michigan State Police* Redford Township Police Department Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office Southfield Auto Theft Prevention Squad Southfield Police Department* Southwest Commercial Auto Recovery (S.C.A.R.) Kalamazoo Township Police Department Michigan State Police* Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Prosecutors’ Offices Genesee County Prosecutor's Office Macomb County Prosecutor's Office Saginaw County Prosecutor's Office Wayne County Prosecutor's Office Non-Profit Organizations and State Departments Bethune Community Council Michigan Auto Vehicle Theft Investigators (M.A.V.T.I.) Michigan Department of State West Grand Neighborhood Organization

The following law enforcement teams, prosecutors’ offices, and non-profit organizations were funded by the ATPA in FY 2016.

ATPA Grantees

*Lead agency for the team.

5

Page 9: 2016 Annual Report - michigan.gov · 2016 Annual Report Photos taken at the Gilmore Car Museum, during the ATPA/MAVTI Fall Conference, 2016.

As Reported for the Period of October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016

Law enforcement and prosecutors’ offices have a required 50 percent local cash match. Non-profit organizations are exempt.

ATPA Grant Performance

6

VALUE

A.C.T.I.O.N. 331,286$ 5,719,249$ 545 7 3 123 1

C.A.T.T. 315,110$ 1,540,650$ 149 8 1 236 6

C.O.B.R.A. 172,064$ 925,005$ 103 4 0 15 6

Dearborn Auto Theft Unit 116,626$ 665,500$ 58 2 0 84 1

Detroit Fire Department - Arson Section 69,866$ 2,280,000$ 224 0 0 0 45

G.A.I.N. 350,831$ 3,185,550$ 298 7 0 38 0

M.A.T.S. 561,154$ 1,629,829$ 101 17 1 148 42

O.C.A.T. 686,081$ 3,484,570$ 303 71 13 237 6

Operation A.R.T.I.C. 68,981$ 1,194,242$ 165 3 0 42 2

P.A.T. 1,263,599$ 9,804,366$ 1,132 37 4 555 0

S.E.A.T.T. 647,564$ 5,069,896$ 209 37 9 89 56

Southfield Auto Theft Prevention Squad 139,110$ 787,901$ 36 1 1 46 0

S.C.A.R. 317,687$ 1,385,057$ 33 21 11 37 4

SUBTOTAL 5,039,959$ 37,671,815$ 3,356 215 43 1,650 169

Genesee County Prosecutor's Office 86,891$ 55 3 43 24 0 0

Macomb County Prosecutor's Office 75,193$ 122 11 67 126 0 0

Saginaw County Prosecutor's Office 68,111$ 43 4 31 47 1 1

Wayne County Prosecutor's Office 562,921$ 1,781 223 1,155 925 38 20

SUBTOTAL 793,116$ 2,001 241 1,296 1,122 39 21

Bethune Community Council 15,856$ 270 66 N/A N/A N/A

M.A.V.T.I. 70,000$ N/A N/A N/A 44 1074

Michigan Department of State 84,713$ N/A N/A 2,464 N/A N/A

West Grand Neighborhood Organization 43,396$ 739 36 N/A N/A N/A

SUBTOTAL 213,965$ 1009 102 2,464 44 1074

GRAND TOTAL 6,047,040$

FraudParts

Incidents

Motor Vehicle Thefts

LAW ENFORCEMENT

PROSECUTORS

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

ATPAGrant Award

Vehicle Theft Cases

ATPA Grant Award

Vehicles Etched

RECOVERIES ARRESTSATPA

Grant Award

Training Meetings

Title History

Vehicles and Equipment Recovered

Passenger Vehicles

Other Vehicles

Exams Held

Exams Waived

Pre-Trial Guilty Pleas

TrialsTrial

Convictions

Technical Assistance

Officers Trained

Page 10: 2016 Annual Report - michigan.gov · 2016 Annual Report Photos taken at the Gilmore Car Museum, during the ATPA/MAVTI Fall Conference, 2016.

*Most recent data available at time of publication, MICR.

*Most recent data available at time of publication, Michigan Incident Crime Reporting (MICR). **Most recent data available at time of publication, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Motor Vehicle Theft Data

7

Wayne60%

Macomb8%

Oakland6%

Kent3%

Genesee3%

Remainder of State20%

Motor Vehicle Thefts FY16County

Motor Vehicle

Thefts FY16*

Wayne 11,177

Macomb 1,461

Oakland 1,185

Kent 642

Genesee 606

Remainder of the State 3,724

Total Motor Vehicle Thefts

18,795

2005 48,064 NA 1,235,226 NA

2006 49,709 3.4 1,192,809 -3.4

2007 41,510 -16.5 1,095,769 -8.1

2008 35,467 -14.6 956,846 -12.7

2009 29,647 -16.4 794,616 -17.0

2010 26,875 -9.4 737,142 -7.2

2011 25,048 -6.8 715,373 -3.0

2012 24,973 -0.3 721,053 0.8

2013 24,369 -2.4 699,594 -3.0

2014 21,557 -11.5 689,527 -1.4

2015 21,157 -1.9 707,758 2.6

-56.0 -44.2% Change

The following table provides data indicating Michigan thefts* have declined 56% and national thefts** have declined by 44.2% from

2005 to 2015.

% ChangeNational% ChangeMichiganYear

Page 11: 2016 Annual Report - michigan.gov · 2016 Annual Report Photos taken at the Gilmore Car Museum, during the ATPA/MAVTI Fall Conference, 2016.

ATPA Teams Motor Vehicle Theft Data

*Most recent data available at time of publication.

8

0

500

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000

3,500

ATPA Funded Team Arrests

                2006         2008         2010         2012         2014         2016 

*Most recent data available at time of publication.

$0

$10,000,000

$20,000,000

$30,000,000

$40,000,000

$50,000,000

$60,000,000

Value Recovered

                2006         2008         2010         2012         2014         2016 

Year

ATPA FundedTeam

Arrests*2006 2,957

2007 3,073

2008 2,256

2009 2,583

2010 2,311

2011 2,281

2012 2,701

2013 1,996

2014 1,976

2015 2,012

2016 1,819

Totals 25,965

Auto thefts have declined nationwide as newer vehicles utilize high-tech anti-theft devices making them harder to steal. Anti-theft devices include smart keys containing computer chips needed to start the vehicle, kill switches, and devices that disable starters. Simultaneously, auto theft arrest rates have also declined, while the recovery value of stolen vehicles has risen. Due to these trends, carjacking and fraud cases have been on the rise.

Year Value Recovered*

2006 $49,220,230

2007 $50,391,560

2008 $39,541,465

2009 $39,316,557

2010 $28,370,280

2011 $27,508,471 2012 $34,246,620

2013 $33,278,814

2014 $36,444,712

2015 $41,299,501

2016 $37,671,815

Totals $417,290,025

Page 12: 2016 Annual Report - michigan.gov · 2016 Annual Report Photos taken at the Gilmore Car Museum, during the ATPA/MAVTI Fall Conference, 2016.

Top Ten States for Motor Vehicle Theft

*Most recent data available at time of publication, FBI.

9

StateNumber of

Motor Vehicles Stolen in 2015*

1 California 170,993

2 Texas 67,485

3 Florida 40,661

4 Washington 26,867

5 Georgia 26,482

6 Michigan 18,795

7 Illinois 17,652

8 Ohio 17,229

9 Missouri 16,999

10 Arizona 16,785

California

Texas

Florida

Washington

Georgia

Michigan

Illinois

Ohio

Missouri Arizona

Number of Motor Vehicles Stolen in 2015

Page 13: 2016 Annual Report - michigan.gov · 2016 Annual Report Photos taken at the Gilmore Car Museum, during the ATPA/MAVTI Fall Conference, 2016.

United States* Michigan*

1. 1996 Honda Accord 2008 Chevrolet Impala

2. 1998 Honda Civic 1999 Chevrolet Pickup

3. 2006 Ford Pickup 2006 Ford Pickup

4. 2004 Chevrolet Pickup 2003 Dodge Caravan

5. 2014 Toyota Camry 2015 Dodge Charger

6. 2001 Dodge Pickup 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer

7. 2014 Toyota Corolla 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

8. 2015 Nissan Altima 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix

9. 2002 Dodge Caravan 2000 Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee

10. 2008 Chevrolet Impala 2014 Ford Fusion

Top Ten Most Stolen Motor Vehicles in 2015

*Most recent data available at time of publication, National Insurance Crime Bureau.

10

*Most recent data available at time of publication, MICR.

*Most recent data available at time of publication, MICR.

*Most recent data available at time of publication, MICR.

*Most recent data available at time of publication, MICR.

 ‐

 500

 1,000

 1,500

 2,000

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Michigan Motor VehicleThefts by Month*

 1,900

 2,000

 2,100

 2,200

 2,300

 2,400

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Michigan Motor VehicleThefts by Day*

Page 14: 2016 Annual Report - michigan.gov · 2016 Annual Report Photos taken at the Gilmore Car Museum, during the ATPA/MAVTI Fall Conference, 2016.

ATPA Success Stories

S.E.A.T.T., Detroit S.E.A.T.T. received information about six 2016 Ford Mustangs that had been stolen from the Ford Woodhaven plant. A lead was developed from a previous investigation involving multiple vehicle thefts from the same plant. During the investigation, two new Ford Mustangs were found partially hidden under tarps in the backyard of a suspect's home. Working with Ford Security and Detroit Police Department Special Operations, officers developed enough information for the authorization of a search warrant. Officers recovered two Mustangs in one location and a third Mustang nearby; all confirmed stolen from the Woodhaven plant. Witnesses identified the person that parked the vehicle on the street as the owner of the residence, who parked it there while officers were searching his home. Total recovery was valued at $165,000.

A.C.T.I.O.N., Detroit In August 2016, Officer Dan Kolar, a Grosse Pointe Park police officer assigned to the A.C.T.I.O.N. auto theft team, was recognized with a State of Michigan Senate Special Tribute, courtesy of Sen. Steven Bieda. Officer Kolar was recognized for the arrest of a Hazel Park man who was charged with assault with intent to murder in March 2016. Officer Kolar’s intervention saved a woman’s life.

11

G.A.I.N., Genesee County G.A.I.N. detectives began an investigation into an unknown suspect stealing brand new pickup trucks off the General Motors (GM) parking lot in the City of Flint. Several months later, the Flint Police Department investigated a hit and run crash involving a brand new 2016 Chevrolet LTZ Duramax pickup truck, which was later determined to be stolen from the GM parking lot. At the same time, a neighboring police department became involved in a high-speed pursuit with a brand new pickup truck; however, the chase was terminated. Investigators later identified a suspect, who confessed to stealing five 2016 high-end pickup trucks from the GM parking lot in Flint. The suspect also admitted to being involved in a high-speed chase with the Burton Police Department and a hit and run which left a pedestrian in critical condition. Total recovery value of the trucks involved was over $290,000.

Page 15: 2016 Annual Report - michigan.gov · 2016 Annual Report Photos taken at the Gilmore Car Museum, during the ATPA/MAVTI Fall Conference, 2016.

ATPA Success Stories

12

MAVTI, Statewide MAVTI is an ATPA-funded non-profit organization consisting of law enforcement, insurance representatives, and others committed to fighting auto theft and fraud in Michigan. MAVTI provides extensive training programs that address all aspects of vehicle theft and fraud, including but not limited to, investigative techniques, statewide trends, and legal updates. MAVTI recently conducted hands-on auto theft training for the Michigan State Police 131st Trooper Recruit School.

S.E.A.T.T., Detroit S.E.A.T.T. received information on a 2016 BMW that had been stolen from a Washtenaw County car dealership. The investigation revealed that the suspect had swapped keys during a showroom visit, returned to the dealership, and then stole the vehicle. Utilizing GPS, the BMW was located and recovered, along with a stolen Ford Fusion, and the suspect was arrested. During interrogation, information was obtained and a search warrant was executed resulting in the recovery of two additional stolen vehicles and ten sets of suspected stolen wheels/tires. The total recovery value exceeded $120,000. S.E.A.T.T. also discovered evidence of an identity theft/credit card fraud operation from which officers seized numerous blank credit and gift cards, an embossing machine, and a large quantity of other evidence connected to the operation.

O.C.A.T., Oakland County O.C.A.T. investigated a chop shop, recovering several stolen items which included vehicles, boats, trailers, and snowmobiles. During the investigation, a confidential informant provided information on additional cases surrounding Pontiac. The information received led to the recovery of several re-tagged vehicles and other stolen equipment which had ties to both northern Michigan and other states. O.C.A.T. was able to connect a multitude of suspects involved in the criminal enterprise and recovered ten re-tagged vehicles. The recoveries were over $100,000 with several warrants and arrests processed.

Page 16: 2016 Annual Report - michigan.gov · 2016 Annual Report Photos taken at the Gilmore Car Museum, during the ATPA/MAVTI Fall Conference, 2016.

ATPA Public Relations

ATPA teams, as well as police officials, rely on the cooperation of community members to provide information about auto theft-related crimes in their neighborhoods. ATPA teams work diligently to build relationships with the communities they serve. In addition, at public events, ATPA staff members were able to share information on how to keep vehicles and valuables safe from thieves. General Motors (GM) River Days, Detroit, June 24-26, 2016 ATPA staff, equipped with the GM police display vehicle, participated in the GM River Days festival along Detroit's riverfront. The ATPA booth was centrally located and received significant traffic thanks to many promotional giveaway items and photo opportunities. The organizers of the event estimated more than 140,000 people attended the event. Back to the Bricks, Flint, June 9-14, 2016 ATPA staff also participated in the Back to the Bricks, Flint’s annual outdoor auto show event. ATPA staff handed out promotional items and spoke to car enthusiasts about what they can do to keep their vehicles and vehicle accessories safe from thieves. Festival organizers estimated more than 500,000 people attended the three-day event.

13

Page 17: 2016 Annual Report - michigan.gov · 2016 Annual Report Photos taken at the Gilmore Car Museum, during the ATPA/MAVTI Fall Conference, 2016.

Lock It or Lose It The ATPA implemented the Lock It or Lose It campaign and asked for participation and support from funded teams to promote the effort. The Lock It or Lose It campaign reinforces the importance of locking doors and preventing motor vehicle theft. The ATPA hopes this important effort helps to continue the decrease in motor vehicle theft.

Tips for keeping your vehicle and valuables safe:  

Always close windows, lock doors and  

take the key with you. 

 

Never leave your vehicle una ended while running.   

 

Park in a garage, if available.  Lock both the car and garage. 

 

Don't leave your car keys una ended,  

especially in an easily accessible area. 

 

Keep vehicle registra on and proof of insurance on you; don't 

leave these documents in your glove compartment. 

 

Always park in well‐lit areas. 

 

Never leave valuables or packages in your vehicle,  

especially where they can be seen.   

Put them in the trunk, if necessary. 

 

Report suspicious ac vity to law enforcement. 

 

 

  

In the United States,  

a motor vehicle is stolen  

every 44 seconds.  

 

Nearly half of vehicle the  is the result of driver error such as 

leaving a key in the igni on or a door unlocked. An  

unlocked door or open window is an easy target for thieves. 

 

The es mated total value of vehicles stolen na onwide each 

year exceeds $4.3 billion. 

 

Only half of vehicles reported stolen are recovered.  

 

This message is brought to you by the  

Michigan Auto The  Preven on Authority. 

Learn more at www.michigan.gov/ATPA. 

   

14

Page 18: 2016 Annual Report - michigan.gov · 2016 Annual Report Photos taken at the Gilmore Car Museum, during the ATPA/MAVTI Fall Conference, 2016.

PRIVATE SALE Ask for the purchaser’s driver’s license to fully complete the purchaser’s section of the title and copy the

information onto a separate receipt form for you. Fill in the actual vehicle mileage box and the sales price line before you sign the title. If the purchaser presents a

bank money order or cashier’s check, go to that financial institution and cash it before releasing the vehicle title. Never agree to meet the purchaser at a remote location after normal business hours. Conduct the vehicle sale inside a Secretary of State office. They have records on all drivers, and can help you

identify the purchaser. PRIVATE PURCHASE Be suspicious of any deal that seems “too good to be true”. Make sure the title and registration match the name and address of the seller. Ask the seller for their cell phone

and land line numbers. Ask the seller for their driver’s license and write down their license number. Ensure the VIN plate looks original and the rivets that secure the plate have not been tampered with. Match the VIN on the dash with the VIN on the registration, title, and federal safety sticker on the driver’s door. Check the issue date on the vehicle’s registration and title. If either were issued recently, ask the seller why. Complete the vehicle purchase inside a Secretary of State office. They can identify counterfeit registrations and

titles. For a modest fee, you can find information about a vehicle’s history from an online service.

FLOOD DAMAGE IDENTIFIERS Over the last several years, many cars have been damaged by severe floods across the county. Here are a few ways to identify a flood damaged vehicle: Stain marks, rust, mildew, sand, or silt under the floorboard carpet. Dried mud under the dashboard, behind wiring harnesses, and in alternator crevices. Rust on screws in the

console and other areas where water normally would not reach. Rust and water residue in the electrical wiring system.

Anything unusual in the vehicle’s title history. Additional information can be found at www.nicb.org.

What to Know When Buying or Selling a Motor Vehicle

15

Page 19: 2016 Annual Report - michigan.gov · 2016 Annual Report Photos taken at the Gilmore Car Museum, during the ATPA/MAVTI Fall Conference, 2016.

16

Insurance Companies Assessments Received in 2016

(The following schedule represents 2015 assessments, which are based on the number of earned car years of insured vehicles in 2015, providing no-fault personal injury protection. The assessments were due April 1, 2016.) 

Name of Company ATPA Assessment Name of Company ATPA Assessment

1 State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins. Co. $1,097,791.00 64 LM Ins. Corporation $5,376.00

2 Home‐Owners Ins. Co. $624,308.00 65 Michigan Automobile Ins. Placement Facility $5,000.00

3 MemberSelect Ins. Co. $470,771.47 66 American Bankers Ins. Co. of Florida $4,741.00

4 Progressive Marathon Ins. Co. $350,271.10 67 Titan Ins. Co. $4,060.00

5 Allstate Property & Casualty Co. $324,016.00 68 Great Lakes Casualty Ins. Co. $3,504.00

6 Citizens Ins. Co. of Midwest $316,207.29 69 21st Century Advantage Ins. Co. $2,975.00

7 Farm Bureau General Ins. Co. of Michigan $267,550.60 70 Harleysville Lake States Ins. Co $2,899.79

8 Auto Club Group Ins. Co. $243,609.12 71 Encompass Property & Casualty Co. $2,428.00

9 Meemic Ins. Co. $234,131.95 72 American Modern Home Ins. Co. $2,107.00

10 Progressive Michigan Ins. Co. $222,975.52 73 21st Century North America Ins. Co. $2,012.00

11 Frankenmuth Mutual Ins. Co. $154,039.49 74 Travelers Indemnity Co. of America $1,947.00

12 Geico Indemnity Co. $148,759.00 75 Foremost Property & Casualty Ins. Co. $1,689.00

13 LM General Ins. Co. $132,294.00 76 USA Underwriters $1,671.00

14 USAA Casualty Ins. Co. $122,345.00 77 Bristol West Ins. Co. $1,537.00

15 Pioneer State Mutual Ins. Co. $104,564.00 78 Great Northern Ins. Co. $1,439.00

16 Auto‐Owners Ins. Co. $102,924.00 79 Bankers Standard Ins. Co. $1,364.00

17 Farmers Ins. Exchange $98,663.00 80 21st Century Centennial Ins. Co. $1,231.00

18 Fremont Ins. Co. $78,171.45 81 NGM Ins. Co. $971.00

19 Safeco Ins. Co. of Illinois $73,150.00 82 Electric Ins. Co. $903.00

20 Essentia Ins. Co. $69,763.20 83 State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. $775.00

21 Trumbull Ins. Co. $66,773.00 84 National Interstate Ins. Co. of Hawaii $709.29

22 Farm Bureau Mutual Ins. Co. of Michigan $64,499.20 85 American Select Ins. Co. $685.00

23 United Services Automobile Assoc. $62,511.00 86 Travelers Property Casualty Co. of America $663.00

24 Esurance Property & Casualty Ins. Co. $61,602.00 87 Secura Ins., A Mutual Co. $623.00

25 The Cincinnati Ins. Co. $55,405.00 88 Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. $604.00

26 Liberty Mutual Fire Ins. Co. $53,628.00 89 Ironshore Indemnity Inc. $572.00

27 IDS Property Casualty Ins. Co. $48,792.00 90 Merastar Ins. Co. $531.00

28 MIC General Ins. Corporation $45,052.00 91 RLI Ins. Co. $513.00

29 Metropolitan Group Property & Casualty Ins. Co. $44,103.00 92 Horace Mann Ins. Co. $509.40

30 Encompass Indemnity Co. $38,705.00 93 Metropolitan Property & Casualty Ins. Co. $502.00

31 Allstate Ins. Co. $37,771.00 94 The American Ins. Co $446.00

32 Westfield Ins. Co. $33,944.00 95 Star Ins. Co. $273.00

33 Citizens Ins. Co. of America $30,330.96 96 Travelers Casualty Ins. Co. of America $268.00

34 Michigan Ins. Co. $28,886.37 97 Travelers Indemnity Co. $265.00

35 Hastings Mutual Ins. $28,413.00 98 Standard Fire Ins. Co. $256.00

36 Grange Ins. Co. of Michigan $27,920.00 99 Federal Ins. Co. $254.00

37 Auto Club Ins. Assoc. $27,659.74 100 Travelers Indemnity Co. of CT $208.00

38 AMCO Ins. Co. $26,938.08 101 Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Ins. Co. $185.00

39 Property & Casualty Ins. Co. of Hartford $24,257.00 102 Charter Oak Fire Ins. Co. $154.00

40 Wolverine Mutual Ins. Co. $23,741.00 103 Nationwide Property & Casualty Ins. Co. $145.27

41 Allstate Fire & Casualty Ins. Co. $21,922.00 104 United States Liability Ins. Co. $128.00

42 Titan Indemnity Co. $21,121.00 105 Pacific Indemnity Ins. Co. $100.00

43 Michigan Millers Mutual Ins. Co. $17,900.00 106 Pennsylvania Man. Assoc. Ins. Co. $75.00

44 Nationwide Mutual Fire Ins. Co. $17,384.70 107 Nationwide Mutual Ins. Co. $73.92

45 Bristol West Preferred Ins. Co. $16,698.00 108 Hartford Underwriters Ins. Co. $58.00

46 Everest National Ins. Co. $15,261.47 109 Pacific Specialty Ins. Co. $58.00

47 Foremost Ins. Co. Grand Rapids, Michigan $14,563.00 110 Phoenix Ins. Co. $53.00

48 Teachers Ins. Co. $12,453.40 111 Safeco Ins. Co. of America $48.00

49 Integon National Ins. Co. $12,387.00 112 Depositors Ins. Co. $41.52

50 Esurance Ins. Co. $11,577.00 113 Pharmacists Mutual Ins. Co. $37.00

51 Central Mutual Ins. Co.  $10,203.00 114 Allstate Indemnity Co. $36.00

52 Allied Property & Casualty Ins. Co. $9,452.67 115 Metropolitan General Ins. Co. $21.00

53 Amica Mutual Ins. Co. $9,048.00 116 StarStone National Ins. Co. $14.00

54 21st Century Premier Ins. Co. $8,362.00 117 St. Paul Fire And Marine Ins. Co. $13.00

55 State Automobile Mutual Ins. Co. $8,135.00 118 Vigilant Ins. Co. $12.00

56 Hartford Ins. Co. of the Midwest $7,508.00 119 Security National Ins. Co. $9.00

57 National  General Ins. Co. $7,444.00 120 Pennsylvania Manufacturers Indemnity Co. $8.00

58 Secura Supreme Ins. Co. $7,167.00 121 The First Liberty Ins. Co. $5.00

59 Northern Mutual Ins. Co. $7,135.15 122 Horace Mann Property & Casualty Ins. Co. $3.50

60 Philadelphia Indemnity Ins. Co. $6,978.44 123 Hartford Casualty Ins. Co. $3.00

61 Mercury National Ins. Co. $5,837.00 124 Manufacturers Alliance Ins. Co. $2.00

62 AIG Property Casualty Co. $5,633.00 125 Great American Ins. Group $1.00

63 Metropolitan Direct Property & Casualty Ins. Co. $5,403.00 Grand Total $6,384,606.06

Page 20: 2016 Annual Report - michigan.gov · 2016 Annual Report Photos taken at the Gilmore Car Museum, during the ATPA/MAVTI Fall Conference, 2016.

This report of the Michigan Automobile Theft Prevention Authority is published as required by Public Act 174 of 1992. Not Paid For With State General Purpose Funds.