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ANOKA, Minn. — The cost of car insurance increased substantially in 2024, and premiums are set to rise for the seventh straight year. "The last year has been the craziest year we've ever seen, just ...

As drivers accelerate into the new year, one thing many of them can expect is an increase in auto insurance rates. Several factors — including rising repair costs, inflation, and the continued impact ...

California is as car crazy as ever, with insurance rates increasing to match. Data analyzed by the insurance comparison website Insurify showed the average annual cost of full coverage in California ...

Car insurance prices are expected to increase an average of 7.5% in 2025. That's a significant slowdown from the past two years, when car insurance rates rose an average of 16.5% in 2024 and 12.0% in ...

Car insurance prices are expected to go up by an average of less than 1% in 2026. That's the smallest year-over-year increase since 2022, before high inflation caused car insurance rates to skyrocket ...

If you’ve accumulated some traffic violations, been at fault in a few car accidents or recently filed multiple car insurance claims, your car insurance rates may climb. When someone is classified as a ...

As auto insurance rates across the country continue to rise for all drivers, seniors can face an even bigger price hike, once they reach their 70s and their driving skills begin to decline.

Penny Gusner is a senior insurance writer and analyst at Forbes Advisor. For more than 20 years, she has been helping consumers learn how insurance laws, data, trends, and coverages affect them. Penny ...

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By comparing options, bundling policies, and maintaining safe driving habits, policyholders can reduce premiums while ensuring necessary protection.