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Smaller, More Frequent, and Severe Storms Are Growing Threats to Homeowners, Report Finds
2 min. read|March 10, 2025
‘More Stuff’ Is Leading to More Insurance Problems
3 min. read|March 10, 2025
We’re Changing the Way People Buy Insurance
March 5, 2025
Could Floridians Vote Their Way to Lower Insurance Rates?
1 min. read|March 4, 2025
Latest Car Insurance News
February 28, 2025
Nevada, Washington, and New York OK’d the Most Auto Insurance Rate Hikes Since 2023
2 min. read|February 27, 2025
Florida Homeowners Now Have Another Option for Flood Insurance
2 min. read|February 26, 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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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
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Could Floridians Vote Their Way to Lower Insurance Rates?
Proposed constitutional amendment would bar most insurer non-renewals and provide a 4% discount to policyholders for being claims-free.
1 min. read|March 4, 2025
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Florida Homeowners Now Have Another Option for Flood Insurance
HoneyQuote, a Florida-based digital insurer, launched a flood insurance quote tool. Learn how this affects the flood insurance marketplace.
2 min. read|February 26, 2025
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State Farm’s 22% Emergency Rate Hike Request Gets Pushback from California Regulator
Insurance commissioner demands more justification and a meeting with state’s largest home insurer.
3 min. read|February 24, 2025
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California Insurers Can Pass Half of $1B FAIR Plan Rescue Cost to Policyholders
California’s insurer of last resort for fire insurance says it needs $1 billion to ensure it can continue paying claims in the wake of the Palisades and Eaton wildfires.
3 min. read|February 12, 2025
Auto Insurance News
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Latest Car Insurance News
The latest news, trends, and insights in the car insurance industry.
February 28, 2025
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Nevada, Washington, and New York OK’d the Most Auto Insurance Rate Hikes Since 2023
Nevada, Washington, and New York are among the states that approved the most private auto rate increases since 2023, per a new report.
2 min. read|February 27, 2025
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Does Car Insurance in No-Fault States Cost More?
Low claim litigation thresholds and legal loopholes mean no-fault laws don’t protect drivers from rising rates and slow claims processes as intended.
4 min. read|February 26, 2025
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Average Car Insurance Rates as of February 2025 | Insurify
National averages held steady through January, but Washington, D.C., Delaware, and Connecticut experienced increases.
4 min. read|February 19, 2025
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Everyone — And Their Grandmother — Is Shopping for Car Insurance
As inflation drives up auto insurance costs, even long-term policyholders have started shopping around for a better deal.
3 min. read|February 12, 2025
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Car Insurance Costs Spiked the Most in These Five States in 2024
Minnesota had the biggest increase in average full-coverage rates last year, at 58%.
2 min. read|February 2, 2025
Pet Insurance News
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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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