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CA Judge Rules State Insurer of Last Resort Can’t Deny Smoke Damage Claims
2 min. read|June 30, 2025
Insurance Reform in Louisiana Sparks Controversy, Expands Oversight
3 min. read|June 30, 2025
Safe Drivers Pay the Price for Reckless Neighbors, According to Allstate’s Most Dangerous Driving Cities
2 min. read|June 26, 2025
In the Doghouse: Pet Owners Take Nationwide to Court
2 min. read|June 23, 2025
String of Cyberattacks Against Insurance Industry Could Disrupt Home and Auto Policyholders
2 min. read|June 18, 2025
Pet Care Costs Soared 19% for Cats, 12% for Dogs in Last 3 Years, Study Shows
2 min. read|June 17, 2025
California’s Home Insurer of Last Resort Sees 74% Jump in Policy Numbers
4 min. read|June 16, 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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CA Judge Rules State Insurer of Last Resort Can’t Deny Smoke Damage Claims
California’s FAIR Plan may have to cover thousands of smoke-damage claims it had previously denied, following a Los Angeles Court ruling.
2 min. read|June 30, 2025
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Insurance Reform in Louisiana Sparks Controversy, Expands Oversight
New legislation allows the state insurance commissioner the power to block rate increases, despite opposition from the current commissioner. Learn more.
3 min. read|June 30, 2025
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String of Cyberattacks Against Insurance Industry Could Disrupt Home and Auto Policyholders
Customers could face delayed claims filing and communication blackouts as a notorious hacker group targets U.S. insurance companies.
2 min. read|June 18, 2025
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California’s Home Insurer of Last Resort Sees 74% Jump in Policy Numbers
California’s FAIR Plan has $599 billion at risk and faces growing threat of eventually running out of money. Learn more.
4 min. read|June 16, 2025
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New Bill Would Allow Louisiana Home Insurers to Block Lawsuits in Exchange for Cheaper Premiums
In response to Louisiana’s rapidly rising home insurance premiums, a state lawmaker has proposed legislation that would lower homeowners’ costs — at a unique price.
2 min. read|June 16, 2025
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Erie Insurance: Cyberattack Caused Network Outage
A June 7 cyberattack has left Erie Insurance policyholders unable to access their online accounts, Erie’s parent company reported on June 11.
1 min. read|June 12, 2025
Auto Insurance News
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Safe Drivers Pay the Price for Reckless Neighbors, According to Allstate’s Most Dangerous Driving Cities
Bostonians are the most dangerous drivers in the U.S., crashing every three years on average, and their insurance premiums reflect that.
2 min. read|June 26, 2025
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Average Car Insurance Rates as of June 2025 | Insurify
The overall national average cost of car insurance held steady in May, at $152 per month.
4 min. read|June 11, 2025
P&C Insurers Logged Their Best Year in a Decade While Consumers Chased Cheaper Rates
Property and casualty insurers recovered from a rocky two-year stretch in 2024, posting their most profitable underwriting results since 2013.
2 min. read|May 21, 2025
Average Car Insurance Rates as of May 2025 | Insurify
The overall national average cost of car insurance held steady in April at $150 per month.
4 min. read|May 13, 2025
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Risky Phone Behavior Behind the Wheel Historically Soars on Mother’s Day
Drivers make more handheld phone calls and interact with their phones significantly more on Mother’s Day than on other Sundays in the year, according to a new study by Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT).
1 min. read|May 4, 2025
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New York May Limit Use of Credit Info for Car Insurance Ratings and Renewals
The new bill would prohibit insurers from using credit information as a determining factor when issuing and underwriting car insurance.
2 min. read|April 28, 2025
Pet Insurance News
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In the Doghouse: Pet Owners Take Nationwide to Court
Lawsuit alleges insurer promised ‘whole life care’ but dropped sick, older pets — leaving them potentially uninsurable with other companies.
2 min. read|June 23, 2025
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Pet Care Costs Soared 19% for Cats, 12% for Dogs in Last 3 Years, Study Shows
Many owners underestimate costs and are unprepared to pay for pet care.
2 min. read|June 17, 2025
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Average Pet Insurance Rates as of June 2025 | Insurify
The national average cost of pet insurance held steady to begin summer.
3 min. read|June 11, 2025
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Trupanion Policyholders Face 33% Rate Hike for Pet Insurance in California
Higher rates take effect this summer following insurance department’s rate increase approval.
1 min. read|May 20, 2025
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Average Pet Insurance Rates as of May 2025 | Insurify
The national average cost of pet insurance fell slightly, but prices remain high in the Northeast.
3 min. read|May 13, 2025
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45% Rate Hike on the Way for Pets Best Policyholders in California
Pet insurance premiums are set to skyrocket for more than 64,000 California pet owners.
1 min. read|May 7, 2025
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Average Pet Insurance Rates as of April 2025 | Insurify
The monthly national average cost of pet insurance decreased slightly to $23 for cats and $43 for dogs.
3 min. read|April 15, 2025
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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