Michelle is a lead editor at Forbes Advisor. She has been a journalist for over 35 years, writing about insurance for consumers for the last decade. Prior to covering insurance, Michelle was a ...

Auto insurance rates have surged because of high inflation and soaring vehicle repair costs in the car capital of the country ...

Drivers with poor credit usually pay for more car insurance. That's because, in the majority of states, car insurance companies can use your credit history when determining your monthly premiums.

Car insurance rates in California increased by nearly 50% in 2024, according to a recent report, with full coverage now costing drivers an average of $2,575 annually—11% more than the national average ...

“Swift swings” takes a quick peek at one economic trend. The number: When this year is complete, the typical auto insurance policy in California will be 54% pricier than 2023. The source: My trusty ...

SAN DIEGO — Car insurance rates are accelerating at a rapid rate here in California. A new nationwide study finds that by year's end, drivers' rates will increase by more than half compared to last ...

Drivers across the country are grappling with jaw-dropping auto insurance rate hikes driven by everything from higher repair ...