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Will Florida Roll Back Insurer-Friendly Litigation Rules?
4 min. read|April 14, 2025
Minnesota Considers ‘Lifeline’ Car Insurance Program for Low-Income Drivers
3 min. read|April 14, 2025
Average Car Insurance Rates as of April 2025 | Insurify
3 min. read|April 8, 2025
Three Insurers to Take Over More Than 135,000 Florida Property Insurance Policies From Citizens
2 min. read|March 30, 2025
Florida Legislators Weigh Second Attempt to Repeal No-Fault Car Insurance Laws
2 min. read|March 30, 2025
Consumers Complained the Most About These Insurance Companies in 2024, Report Says
2 min. read|March 27, 2025
Texas Legislators Weigh Creation of State-Funded Car Insurance Option
2 min. read|March 24, 2025
Insights and Analysis
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Report: Drivers Grapple With 9% Increase in Car Ownership Costs in 2023
Car ownership costs an average of $4,695 annually in 2023, a 9% increase since the year before. Rising insurance and maintenance costs are primary drivers behind this increase.
November 8, 2023
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Investigation: Did TikTok’s Kia Challenge Cause a 55% Spike in Insurance Rates?
TikTok’s Kia Challenge probably isn’t to blame for insurance rate hikes. Inflation and rising car repair costs are the more likely culprits behind increases.
November 28, 2023
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Analysis: Electric Car vs Gas Car Costs
Tesla cuts contribute to falling EV prices, but electric models are still too expensive. Cost concerns are a deterrent for 70% of potential EV buyers.
December 10, 2023
Home Insurance News
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Will Florida Roll Back Insurer-Friendly Litigation Rules?
The proposed bills would reinstate one-way attorney fees, which some argue would again incentivize insurance litigation, driving up costs.
4 min. read|April 14, 2025
Three Insurers to Take Over More Than 135,000 Florida Property Insurance Policies From Citizens
More than 135,000 Citizens policyholders in Florida may soon have coverage from one of three private insurers. Learn more.
2 min. read|March 30, 2025
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Consumers Complained the Most About These Insurance Companies in 2024, Report Says
Car and home insurance customers lodged hundreds of complaints, according to analysis of industry database.
2 min. read|March 27, 2025
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State Farm OK to Hike California Home Insurance Rates — For Now
State Farm can raise homeowners, renters, condo, and landlord policy insurance rates in California — at least until April 8, when the state’s largest property insurer must prove in a public hearing that it really needs the increase.
2 min. read|March 17, 2025
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Smaller, More Frequent, and Severe Storms Are Growing Threats to Homeowners, Report Finds
Damaging hail of 2 inches or more fell on more than 567,000 single- and multi-family homes in 2024, according to a CoreLogic report.
2 min. read|March 10, 2025
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‘More Stuff’ Is Leading to More Insurance Problems
When areas with a high risk of severe weather are also popular places to live, property insurance costs can skyrocket fast.
3 min. read|March 10, 2025
Auto Insurance News
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Minnesota Considers ‘Lifeline’ Car Insurance Program for Low-Income Drivers
The bill creating the Minnesota Lifeline Insurance Program would have to gain bipartisan support to get a floor vote for final approval.
3 min. read|April 14, 2025
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Average Car Insurance Rates as of April 2025 | Insurify
The overall national average cost of car insurance rose slightly in March to $150 per month.
3 min. read|April 8, 2025
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Florida Legislators Weigh Second Attempt to Repeal No-Fault Car Insurance Laws
House and Senate committees are reviewing a bill to repeal no-fault insurance. If passed, 18 million drivers would need more coverage. Learn more.
2 min. read|March 30, 2025
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Texas Legislators Weigh Creation of State-Funded Car Insurance Option
Texans struggling with high auto insurance premiums might get a reprieve soon.
2 min. read|March 24, 2025
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Severe Weather Spurs Rising Auto Insurance Costs
As cars become more technically complex and auto repair costs rise, weather-related damage in high-risk areas can increase car insurance rates.
2 min. read|March 17, 2025
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Maryland May Put the Brakes on How Auto Insurers Can Collect and Use Telematics Data
The bill would require auto insurers to disclose any telematics use and create a process for policyholders to correct or appeal their driving data.
3 min. read|March 16, 2025
Pet Insurance News
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Average Pet Insurance Rates as of March | Insurify
The national average cost of pet insurance held for cats at $24 per month but decreased to $44 per month for dogs.
3 min. read|March 12, 2025
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Average Pet Insurance Rates as of February 2025 | Insurify
The national average cost of pet insurance stands at $45 per month for dogs and $24 per month for cats.
3 min. read|February 26, 2025
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24% and 31.6% Rate Hikes on the Way for Pet Parents With American Home Insurance
Californians with pet insurance coverage through American Home will soon see their rates soar.
1 min. read|February 4, 2025
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33% Rate Hike on the Way for AXIS Pet Insurance Policyholders in New York
Increase will boost base rate for premiums by more than $70 annually for cats and $150 for dogs.
2 min. read|February 2, 2025
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Latest Pet Insurance News
Latest pet insurance news, insights, and trends.
January 30, 2025
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NY Governor’s Veto Leaves Pet Insurers Off Leash
A bill that would have regulated insurers, set industry standards in the state, and required greater transparency from insurers is dead — for now. Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed the bill on Nov. 22, after both the state Senate and Assembly had unanimously passed it.
2 min. read|December 18, 2024
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Vet Clinic Pet Insurance Coordinators May Be a Prescription for More Coverage and Healthier Pets
Pet health insurance may be less common than health insurance for humans, but it’s often every bit as complicated. A handful of U.S. veterinary hospitals have begun offering help — dedicated pet insurance coordinators — the Veterinary Information Network (VIN) reports.
2 min. read|November 3, 2024
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Lemonade Set to Hike Pet Insurance Rates in California
More than 57,000 pet owners will see their pet insurance premiums rise sharply following the California Department of Insurance’s approval of substantial rate increases for Lemonade pet insurance policies.
1 min. read|September 26, 2024
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New York Moves to Regulate Pet Insurance Industry in the State
New York legislators have passed a bill that establishes standards for pet insurers operating in the state. Learn more.
3 min. read|July 31, 2024
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Nationwide May Drop 100K Pet Insurance Policies
Nationwide, one of the largest U.S. pet insurers, says high veterinary costs are spurring underwriting changes and plan availability in some states.
2 min. read|June 3, 2024
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Two Large California Pet Insurers Set to Hike Rates in 2024
More than 84,000 California pet owners could see double-digit rate increases for their pet insurance coverage this year.
2 min. read|May 14, 2024
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Florida Mulls Bill to Leash Pet Insurance Providers
Faced with the highest home insurance premiums in the country, Floridians may not be giving much thought to escalating pet insurance costs and potential pitfalls. But some state lawmakers are.
2 min. read|March 13, 2024
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