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Tanveen Vohra is an editorial manager at Insurify specializing in writing about property and casualty insurance, focusing on market and pricing trends in home and auto insurance. Through her work, she helps consumers better understand the components of their insurance policies so they can make smarter purchase decisions. She received a bachelor's degree from SUNY Buffalo. You can connect with her on LinkedIn.
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12 Steps for Buying a Car for Business and What to Avoid
Buying the right company car is just a few steps away. Start by assessing your needs, setting a budget, researching, test-driving, and more. And don’t forget to insure your new company car once the sale is complete.
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How Much Does a Car Weigh? Average Weights of Common Cars
The most recent data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows that the average 2022 model-year car in the U.S. weighs 4,303 pounds. Depending on factors like size and body style, this number can vary from between 2,600 and 5,700 pounds.
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Which Insurance Companies Don’t Use Credit History?
Most insurance companies use credit history in determining their rates. However, telematics and usage-based insurance (UBI) programs typically don’t require credit scores and can be a good alternative to standard insurance.
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How Old Do You Have to Be to Drive in Each State?
In most states, you can get a learner’s permit at 15 and a half, your driver’s license at 16, and a restriction-free license by 18 years old.
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How Much Will Insurance Pay for My Totaled Car? (Full Guide)
In the event of a totaled car, insurance companies will generally pay the car’s market value prior to the collision or incident minus your deductible and any other fees you may owe.
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Tickets vs. Citations: What’s the Difference?
Yes, a citation is a ticket. Both words refer to the written statement an officer issues for a traffic or parking violation. “Ticket” is an informal version of the legal term “citation.”
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Cheap Auto Insurance Quotes in Las Vegas, NM
The best and cheapest car insurance quotes for Las Vegas drivers for 2026. Compare rates, coverages, and discounts from 200+ car insurance companies.
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For 61% of Gen Z Renters, Emotion — More Than Financial Security — Drives Homeownership Desires
Nearly all Gen Z renters want to be homeowners, but over a third can’t afford a down payment.
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EVs Cost 49% More to Insure Than Gas-Powered Cars, Data Reveals
Florida and Nevada drivers pay the most for EV coverage, at $5K per year, on average.
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Survey: Driving Stresses 93% of Gen Zers, but Most Still Aren’t Ready to Rely on Self-Driving Cars
Nearly two-thirds of Gen Z said they don’t want or trust self-driving cars, but one-third could become believers.
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In Vulnerable Areas, Climate Risk Drives Home Insurance Non-Renewals, Not Just Rate Hikes
Forget unaffordable, home insurance is becoming unavailable as insurers withdraw from high-risk areas.
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Pet Insurance Regulations by State: Only 14 States Offer Additional Protection for Pet Parents
States treat pet insurance like home and auto insurance, not health insurance.
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‘Above-Normal’ Atlantic Hurricane Season Could Cause Surge in Home Insurance Rates
Last year, just two storms caused $16 billion in insured losses and more than $113 billion in total damages. Favorable hurricane conditions could again spell disaster in 2025.
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Almost 70% of DINK Pet Owners Sacrifice Financially for Their Pets, but the Cost of Children Remains Daunting
Double-income pet owners with no kids spend an average of $159 monthly, or about $1,906 annually, on their pets — a fraction of the cost of childrearing.
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20 States With the Safest and Most Dangerous Drivers
Michigan has the safest drivers, while Rhode Islanders are the most dangerous, Insurify data shows.
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10 Car Models With the Fastest-Rising Insurance Costs Between 2024 and 2025
Average insurance costs for three Tesla models increased by more than double the national rate, Insurify data revealed.
10 States Where Tornadoes Increased the Most Over the Past 3 Years
Tornadoes increased by 39% across the U.S. between 2022 and 2024, but some states saw nearly 10 times more tornadoes in the same period. Home insurers are noting the risk and hiking rates in response.
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Survey: 98% of College Students Find Renters Insurance Beneficial
Most students with renters insurance (72%) were not required to have insurance — but chose to purchase it anyway, according to an Insurify survey.
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10 States Where Climate Change Isn’t Driving Home Insurance Spikes
Major natural disasters have caused nearly $750 billion in damages in the U.S. over the past five years, leading to higher home insurance rates. Insurify analysis shows some states are faring better than others.
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10 States With the Sharpest 3-Year Increase in Severe Hail
Missouri and Illinois saw the most significant increases in severe hailstorms since 2022. Home and auto insurers have noted the risk and factored it into rate hikes.
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Dog Breeds With the Most Expensive Pet Insurance
Mastiffs and the standard schnauzer have the most expensive pet insurance premiums, averaging $2,546 and $1,797 annually, respectively.
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The Most Affordable and Unaffordable Cities to Buy a Home on a Median Household Income of $81,000
Cities like Knoxville and Savannah, which once proved to be affordable options for people earning less than six figures, are now pricing out middle-income buyers.
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Why Idaho Home Insurance Premiums Have Increased by 17% in 2024
Growing wildfire risks are largely to blame, insurance regulators say.
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10 Car Models With the Most DUIs in 2024: SUVs and Minivans Dominate the List
If you’re trying to avoid drunk drivers, take your eyes off the hot rod. They’re probably behind the wheel of a Chrysler Pacifica.
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Insuring America’s Most Popular Truck: Ford F-150 Coverage Is 11% Cheaper Than the U.S. Average
Car insurance for the bestselling Ford F-150 costs $260 less per year than the U.S. average.
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15 States Facing an Imminent Insurance Crisis
Hurricane damage is fueling mounting insurance crises in North Carolina and Texas as insurers pull back in more than a dozen states across the U.S.
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Holiday Shopping Trends 2024: 84% of Americans Plan to Buy Online, But Porch Pirates and Payment Plans Could Hamper Gift Giving
An Insurify survey revealed that 14% of Americans plan to spend more than they can afford on holiday gifts this year, and buy-now-pay-later loans are fueling overspending. The nearly 40% of online shoppers who’ve had package thefts risk not receiving their gifts at all.
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New Survey: Gen Z Shuns Driving, But Isn’t Ready for Technology to Take the Wheel
Gen Zers aren’t fond of driving, but more than 70% expressed reservations about self-driving cars. As one Gen Zer stated, “I have a phobia of driving, but I’ll be damned if I let a machine do that.”
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The 10 Best Cities for Cat Owners
Insurify analyzed pet-friendly amenities, veterinary access, cat-friendly housing, and more to find the best cities for cat owners in 2024.
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The 10 Best Cities for Dog Owners
Amenity-rich Tampa, Florida, tops Insurify’s list of the most dog-friendly cities, with hundreds of pet-friendly restaurants and nearly two dozen dog parks.
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Ask an Agent: Does Your Car or Home Insurance Premium Subsidize High-Risk States?
Policyholders wonder why insurance is skyrocketing as federally regulated coverage becomes a topic of national debate. A licensed agent answered these complex insurance questions.
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‘Everything Has Gone Up’: Retirees Feel Burdened by Inflation as Home Insurance Costs Surge
Popular retirement states may lose their luster as home insurance rates skyrocket. The average Florida premium costs more than one-third of the average retirement income.
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Gen Z Grasps at the American Dream of Homeownership but Struggles With Nihilistic Spending
Gen Z is clawing toward stability and homeownership through sheer grit and a new twist on ’90s-style financial advice. But first, they’ll need to curb some doom spending.
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The Best States for a Road Trip in 2024
Insurify data ranks Florida as the best overall state for a road trip in 2024, but California and New Jersey place as the most scenic and safest, respectively.
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Investigation: Where Is It Cheaper to Charge an Electric Vehicle Than Fuel a Gas-Powered Car?
Powering an EV saves $1,056 annually compared to fueling a gas car, but only if drivers can afford a costly home charging setup.
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The Safest Car of the Future, According to AI
AI has imagined the safest car of the future. Its refined autonomous driving technology may mean lower car insurance premiums and lower accident rates in the future. However, adoption, viability, and insurance considerations may present a hurdle.
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The Most Popular Cars by Generation, From Zoomers to Boomers
Are pickup trucks on their way out? Younger drivers favor small vehicles with high-tech features, which could influence how manufacturers design future cars.
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Car Models With the Most Speeding Tickets
Whether they’re behind the wheel of a zippy compact car or a practical sedan, drivers with speeding violations pay an average of $2,976 annually for full coverage.
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‘Our Pay Has Not Kept Pace’: Rideshare Driver Discontent Grows With Rising Insurance and Maintenance Costs
Rising car ownership costs are fueling rideshare driver discontent as gig workers protest for better wages and working conditions across the country.
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‘Hurricane Season from Hell’ Could Drive Up Home Insurance Costs on Vulnerable U.S. Coastline
Experts predict a severe 2024 hurricane season, but outdated building codes leave homeowners vulnerable to weather-related damages and skyrocketing insurance rates.
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The Most and Least Climate-Resilient Cities for Homeowners
Home insurance rates are skyrocketing due to increasingly severe weather. Insurify analyzed 100 metro areas to find the best and worst cities to avoid the damaging effects of climate change.
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What It Would Really Take for U.S. Drivers to Go Fully Electric
Reaching 100% EV adoption would benefit public health and the environment, but high transaction prices, expensive insurance, and a lack of charging infrastructure present major barriers.
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High Car Insurance? Your Car Maker May Be Selling Your Driving Data
Consumers allege major automakers sold driving and other types of data to third-party brokers without permission, resulting in higher insurance premiums and coverage denials.
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Rural States Underreport the Most Mileage on Car Insurance Applications
Wyoming drivers have the highest average annual mileage in the U.S., at 25,779 miles. The mileage they report to insurance companies is 73% lower.
How Gender Inequity Affects Car Insurance Costs
If women paid the same percentage of income toward car insurance as men, female drivers would save an average of $337 per year on coverage.
10 States With the Most Speeding Tickets
From Virginia to Oregon, drivers in some states are speeding at higher rates than the U.S. average. Find out if you live in one of the 10 states with the most speeding tickets.
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These Car Insurance Providers Have the Highest Market Share in Each State
Insurify mapped car insurance providers with the highest market share by state, using data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
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10 Best Cities for Homebuyers With a Household Income of $75,000
Revitalization projects and inexpensive housing make these cities attractive to homebuyers on a budget.
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5 reasons your car could be uninsurable
Insurify researched why insurance providers may not insure a car and how people can avoid being put in that position.
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Soaring Home Insurance Costs Could Push Homeowners Out of These 10 States
Climate catastrophes are driving insurers and homebuyers out of high-risk areas like Florida, but the American dream of homeownership lives on in less disaster-prone states.
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The 8 most widespread vehicle recalls this year
Insurify identified the eight recalls affecting the most motor vehicles in 2023, using data from the Department of Transportation.
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Prolonged UAW Strike Could Drive Up Car Insurance Rates Even Further
Car insurance rates have already spiked 17% in 2023. The UAW strike could lead to more price surges.
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Electric Vehicles: Costs, Trends, and Statistics
More than half of car buyers are considering an EV, but high prices and poor charging infrastructure pose significant barriers to adoption. Tesla continues to dominate EV sales, but competitors are encroaching.
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Would Homeowners Insurance Cover Kevin McCallister’s Destruction in ‘Home Alone’?
A licensed insurance agent weighs in on the McCallisters’ hefty repair bill, and a personal injury attorney analyzes the Wet Bandits’ case.
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Investigation: Did TikTok’s Kia Challenge Cause a 55% Spike in Insurance Rates?
A viral TikTok challenge encouraged viewers to steal certain Kia and Hyundai models. Despite some insurers dropping coverage, rates are comparable to less frequently stolen vehicles.
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Drivers Grapple With 9% Increase in Car Ownership Costs in 2023
Average car ownership costs reached $4,695 per year in 2023. Insurify broke down the biggest expenses and surveyed drivers to learn how they’re dealing with the 9% increase.
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New Report: SUVs, Ford F-series, Toyotas are 2023’s bestselling cars in America
America’s current bestselling car is the Ford F-Series pickup — and it isn’t even close. The Toyota RAV4 lags behind with less than half the number of sales.
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Americans still love buying trucks, even as gas prices rise
Gas prices are staying stubbornly high compared to pre-pandemic prices. Insurify examined vehicle sales data to see how Americans are responding.
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New Insurify Housing Market Report Reveals Top Markets to Watch
Cities in the Sun Belt continue to provide a promising future for new homebuyers, with cities in Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina dominating most of the top 20 cities with home markets to watch.
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These insurance companies control the biggest chunks of the market
Top insurers thrive not by securing a monopoly but by finding the lowest-risk customers, according to rankings from the insurance shopping website Insurify.
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Burglary Statistics 2026: Trends and Insights
Bakersfield, Lafayette, and Amarillo top the list of cities with the most home burglaries. Check to see if your home is located in these risky areas.
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Healthy competition: Ranking the 25 largest home insurers in the US
State Farm, Allstate, and Liberty Mutual top Insurify’s list of the largest homeowners insurance companies in America.
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Speeding Toward Trouble: States with the Most Street Racers
Racing modified vehicles on public roads is a dangerous but growing pastime. Find out which states have the most street racers.
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10 Cities with the Greatest Rise in Rent Prices in 2023
Price increases have eased since 2022, but rent hikes continue nationwide. Small to midsize cities, from Mobile to Madison, were most affected in 2023.
Crash Course: Cities with the Rudest Drivers in Each State 2023
How rude are the drivers in your hometown? Here are the cities with the rudest drivers in each state.
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Crash Course: Car Models With the Most Accidents in 2023
Insurify identified 2023’s most accident-prone vehicles. Sports cars like the Audi S4 and Subaru WRX sit atop the list, but some unexpected models made the top 10.
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These regions see the worst wildfires
The Southwest, South, Pacific Northwest, and Northern Rockies see the most destructive wildfires. Check out which other regions made our list.
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The 10 Cities Most Vulnerable to Flooding in the United States
Miami, Hialeah, and Brooklyn top Insurify’s list of cities most prone to flood damage. Check out the full list for more insights.
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These 10 Car Brands Have the Most Speeding Tickets
Infiniti, Scion, and Volkswagen are the car brands with the most speeding tickets for 2023. Find out more.
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New Insurify Report Reveals Housing Market Trends
Falling home values, upside-down mortgages, and climate change worries are rewriting how homeowners navigate the real estate market.
Mortgages, Home Values, and Climate Change: Insurify Poll Reveals Top Homeowner Concerns
Mortgages, fluctuating home values, and the pressure of climate change are at the forefront of homeowner concerns.
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States with the Fastest-Falling Home Prices
Home prices have fallen for the last five months in Nevada, California, Utah, and Idaho. Check out the full list of states with the fastest-falling home prices.
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Trouble on Wheels: 20 Cities with the Most Aggressive Drivers
Cincinnati, Des Moines, and Dayton are among the cities with the most aggressive drivers in the U.S. Find out what factors contribute to aggressive driving.
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Hybrid and EV Drivers Are Safer Drivers, Data Shows
Hybrid and electric vehicle drivers have fewer moving violations, and are slightly safer drivers, Insurify data shows. Read more.
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10 States with the Best Pet Healthcare
Florida, South Dakota, and Oregon are the top three states with the best healthcare for pets. See where else your pet is in safe hands.
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These Occupations Have the Rudest Drivers in 2022
Journalists, taxi drivers, and floor layers make up some of the rudest drivers on our list. Check out the full list for more insights.
Best Cities to Be a Single Homeowner
Pittsburgh, Missoula, Minneapolis, Rapid City, and Portland top our list as the best cities for single homeowners in 2023.
Cities with the Worst Drivers in 2022
Dangerous driving behavior is on the rise in 2022. These cities are home to the worst drivers in every state, as measured by traffic infraction rates.
These Are the Worst Cities for Commuters in 2022
These cities have the worst commutes in 2022. Challenges include lengthy trips, busy roads, and high rates of dangerous driving behavior.
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To Rent or to Buy? The Top 10 Cities Where Each Option Provides the Best Value
Millions of Americans decide between renting or owning a home each year. The choice can be hard, though the financial math in these 20 cities makes it simpler.
These 20 Cities Have the Most Competitive Real Estate Markets in 2022
Real estate markets in these 20 cities are extremely competitive in 2022 as home values soar, buyers bid high, and houses sell faster than ever.
These 20 Cities are the Most Dangerous for Pedestrians in 2022
Pedestrians should always be on the lookout for motor vehicles, but walkers in these 20 most dangerous cities for pedestrians need to be especially alert.
Car Models With the Rudest Drivers in 2021
Insurify ranked the 10 car models with the rudest drivers in 2021.
Rents Are Rising the Highest in These 20 Cities
Rental values have increased the most over the past year in these 20 cities.
Look Out Behind! States with the Most Tailgating Violations
These 10 states have amassed the most tailgating violations in the nation this year.
These are the Cities with the Rudest Drivers in Every State
Each state has a city with less-than-kind drivers. See where the rudest drivers in your state live.
Blame Game: Cities With the Most At-Fault Car Accidents in 2021
Insurify ranked the top city in every state with the most accident-prone drivers
These Are the Most Popular Vehicles for Each Generation
See which car models are the most popular for each generation of drivers in 2021.
Cities With the Most Stolen Cars in America
These cities have the highest rates of car theft in the entire country.
The Most Dangerous States for Driving
Drivers, beware: these 10 states are the most dangerous for driving in 2021.
10 States with the Best Drivers in 2022
These 10 states are home to the best drivers in 2022, bucking a recent trend of increased dangerous driving behavior across America.
The States With the Rudest Drivers in 2022
Drivers in these 10 states exhibit rude driving behavior at the highest rates in 2022.
The Car Models with the Most DUIs in 2021
These 10 car models have the drivers with the most DUIs in the nation over the past year.
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These Are the Best Cities for New Homebuyers in 2022
Insurify ranked the best city for new homebuyers in every state for 2022.
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These are the Most Affordable Cities to Buy a House in 2022
These 20 cities have the most affordable housing markets in 2022.
Notorious Nine: The Most Notorious Driving States of 2022
From DUIs to speeding, drivers in these 9 states consistently place the highest across national bad driver rankings.
The Super Bowl of Driving
Insurify analyzed traffic incident rates to determine which city -- Los Angeles or Cincinnati -- wins 2022’s Super Bowl of Driving
Cities With the Most Reckless Drivers in Every State in 2021
Insurify identified the city in every state with the most reckless drivers in 2021.
The Cities with the Most DUIs in Every State in 2021
These cities have the highest DUI rates in their state this year. Did your city make the list?
These are the Cities with the Most Aggressive Drivers in Every State
Aggressive drivers rule the roads the most in these cities. Did yours make the list?
The 10 Most Stolen Cars in America (Updated 2021)
These 10 cars are the most stolen vehicles in America according to a new report from Insurify.
Pickup Trucks With the Most Aggressive Drivers
Insurify ranked the top 5 pickup trucks whose drivers exhibit the most aggressive driving behavior.
Occupations with the Rudest Drivers in 2021
Insurify ranked the top 10 occupations whose drivers have the most rude driving violations on record.
Walker’s Paradise: The 20 Safest Cities for Pedestrians in 2021
Insurify ranked the 20 safest U.S. cities for pedestrians in 2021.
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