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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Too Much Tech Can Be a Turnoff for Drivers, New Study Finds
J.D. Power report evaluates driver satisfaction, while scrutiny grows around risks of driver-controlled tech.
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Average Car Insurance Rates as of August 2026
The overall national average cost of car insurance held steady at $143 per month in July.
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Illinois Puts the Brakes on Unchecked Home, Auto Insurance Rate Hikes
New laws give state regulators authority to review and reject rate changes, require insurers to notify policyholders of rate increases
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Supersize Pickups, Muscle Cars, and Small Cars Are Deadliest Vehicles, New Report Shows
Small cars have higher rates of driver deaths, while vehicles with powerful engines have higher rates of other-driver deaths.
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Last Holdout: Will California Finally Let Auto Insurers Employ Telematics?
The battle for real-time tracking of driver data is playing out in the California legislature.
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Ford Recalling 500M+ Broncos for Potential Fire Risk
Faulty wiring harness in engine compartment could lead to fire in 2021–2026 Broncos.
Home Insurance News
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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.
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Eyes in the Skies: How Insurers Are Using Airborne Tech to Inspect Your Home
From drones to AI-driven satellite imagery, insurers are remotely assessing property risks — often catching homeowners by surprise with repair demands or policy nonrenewals.
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FEMA Just Redrew the Map: Is Your House Now in a Flood Zone?
States and counties are adjusting their flood maps but homeowners remain generally unaware of the changes.
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Your Pool Could Cost You More Than You Think
New safety laws and tightening insurance rules are changing what it costs to own a backyard pool.
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Forget Hurricanes. This Is America’s Fastest-Growing Insurance Threat
Billion-dollar thunderstorms are quietly rewriting the rules of home insurance
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Homeowners Are Paying More for Insurance, but They Still May Be Underinsured
Rising premiums and a lack of understanding surrounding coverage limits are leaving millions of homeowners financially vulnerable to significant losses.
Pet Insurance News
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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.
Pet Insurance Costs Heating Up for Nearly 300K California Pet Parents This Summer
Two insurers set to implement rate increases ranging from just under 8% to 19% in July.
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Average Pet Insurance Rates as of April 2026
The national average cost of pet insurance held steady through March.
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