Car Insurance
News, insights and expert analysis on car insurance from the team at Kiplinger.
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The One Surefire Way to Keep Your Car Insurance Premium From Soaring
I'm an insurance expert, so I know from extensive experience: The more claims you file, the higher your car insurance premium. So maybe don't ask your insurer to fix that tiny scratch on your bumper.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS Published
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Is Your Smartphone Making Your Car Insurance More Expensive?
Apps that track your location and behavior could be quietly raising your rates — even if they're not from your insurance company.
By Paige Cerulli Published
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I'm an Insurance Pro: How Not to Get Dumped by Your Insurance Agent
Your insurance agent or broker might show you the door if you do any of these five things. Being a good customer is about more than paying your bill on time.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS Published
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Hail Damage Insurance Claims: Are They Worth the Hassle?
Before filing a hail damage insurance claim, understand the potential costs, risks and whether it’s worth the effort. Learn when to file and when to pay out of pocket.
By Paige Cerulli Published
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Why You Should Pay Your Traffic Tickets Before They Become a Six-Figure Headache
Skip a ticket, pay a fortune: How ignoring traffic fines can wreck your wallet, credit and coverage.
By Carla Ayers Published
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Four Reasons It May Be Time to Shop for New Insurance
You may be unhappy with your insurance for any number of reasons, so once you've decided to shop, what is appropriate (or inappropriate) timing?
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS Published
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How to Switch Your Car Insurance
cars Figuring out how to reshop your car insurance can be challenging, but also can save you lots of money in the long-term.
By Daniel Bortz Last updated
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How Do Car Insurance Deductibles Work?
Setting the best deductible for car insurance is key to getting the right coverage at the right price.
By Karon Warren Last updated
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How to Balance Your Insurance Expectations vs the Reality
Just because you have an insurance policy doesn't mean that you're totally covered in the event something bad happens.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS Published