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

Several forces are driving the higher rates. They include sharply rising prices for new cars and auto parts, which is being driven by inflation and exacerbated by President Trump’s tariffs, as well as ...

California drivers are getting hit with yet another round of higher auto premiums, capping years of steady rate hikes.

In a state already notorious for punishingly high housing, gas and grocery costs, residents are now being hit with rate hikes topping 30% in just a few years — even if they haven’t had a single ...

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State Farm has announced a record $5 billion auto insurance dividend, providing California policyholders an average $100 refund per vehicle starting summer 2026.

OAKLAND, Calif. - Auto insurance rates have been on the rise across the nation, as inflation has increased costs associated with auto accidents. But in California, motorists have been experiencing ...

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