Insights and Analysis
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Hidden Costs of Car Ownership: Drivers Spend $5,851 Per Year on Upkeep
The highest hidden cost of car ownership is car insurance, with an average annual cost of $2,237 for full coverage.
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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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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.
Auto Insurance News
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Hard Braking Spike Coincides With Deadliest Month for Pedestrians
Alaska had the highest increase in hard braking, but the dangerous driving habit rose in all 50 states during October, report finds.
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California May Bar Auto Insurers From Using Marital Status as a Rating Factor
Insurers have long argued single drivers are more likely to file claims.
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Average Car Insurance Rates as of October 2026
The overall national average cost of car insurance held steady at $143 per month in September.
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Insurance Fraud Costs $45 Billion per Year, and Honest Policyholders Often Pick Up the Tab
‘Low-trust’ fraud detection practices have created an unsustainable situation, new report says.
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Are 90% of Arkansas Kids Unsafe in Their Car Seats?
Data from safety inspections shows Arkansas has the highest rate of car seat misuse of any state
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Average Car Insurance Rates as of September 2026
The overall national average cost of car insurance held steady at $143 per month in August.
Home Insurance News
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Home Insurance Is Becoming an Election Issue. Are Candidates Listening?
Rising home insurance costs are a top affordability concern for voters heading into the 2026 midterm elections.
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Bracing for ‘Super El Niño’
A record-setting Pacific climate pattern threatens to disrupt winter weather, shifting risks and insurance losses nationwide.
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Claims Adjusters Really Dislike AI. Here’s Why That Matters to You
A recent Glassdoor analysis found that 98% of AI-related comments from adjusters on the site were negative.
Home Insurers Dropped 2 Million Policies as Premiums and Profits Rose
Insurer-initiated non-renewals increased 61% in 2024, while inflation-adjusted premiums rose as much as 43% from 2018 levels, a new industry report found.
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Costlier Claims Push Home Insurance Costs Up for All, Even Those Who Never Filed
Rising costs for wildfires, water damage, and liability claims drive home insurance prices to new record levels.
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Homeowners Think Insurance Covers These Losses. They’re Often Shocked to Learn It Doesn’t.
Costly misunderstandings about coverage for flooded basements, aging roofs, and more often come to light only after disaster strikes.
Pet Insurance News
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California Weighs Limits on Key Ingredient in Spot-On Flea and Tick Control Products
State pesticide regulators sound alarm over human health risks, waterway contamination from use of fipronil.
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Pet Insurance Rates Can Soar at Renewal, but Switching Insurers May Be Difficult
Rates are spiking across the country, and there are many reasons why.
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As Hospice Pet Care Seeks Industry Recognition, Pet Insurers Are Ahead of the Curve
American College of Veterinary Hospice and Palliative Medicine has petitioned for board certification as a veterinary specialty.
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Will Pet Insurance Cover New World Screwworm Infestation?
With 20 confirmed cases, including one dog, here’s what owners should know about pet insurance and NWS treatment.
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Average Pet Insurance Rates as of June 2026
The national average cost of pet insurance held steady through May.
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Would New Jersey’s Proposed $900 Pet Tax Credit Replace the Need for Pet Insurance?
Annual care costs and the legislation’s uncertain future mean pet parents should hold on to their policies, data indicates.
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