Car Insurance
News, insights and expert analysis on car insurance from the team at Kiplinger.
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Does My Car Insurance Cover Rental Cars?Is it safe to decline the extra coverage car rental companies offer you when booking? Here's what you need to know.
By Rachael Green
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USAA Giving Out $1 Billion in Refund Checks and Discounts: Are You Getting One?Florida drivers could soon see discounted premiums and cash refunds from USAA. Here's what you need to know.
By Rachael Green
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Luxury & Exotic Car Insurance: How to Get the Best Coverage for LessLearn what luxury and exotic car insurance covers and how to compare policies.
By Jacob Wolinsky
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10 Things You Need To Know About Hurricane Insurance ClaimsBecoming a Homeowner Hurricane damage? Know what your insurance will and won't cover to make the most of your policy if you need to file a claim.
By Rachael Green
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When an Extended Car Warranty is Worth It — and When it's NotGot the "we're trying to reach you about your car's extended warranty" call? Here's what you need to know before buying.
By Rachael Green
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The Best Thing About Having Insurance? Not Needing to Use ItAn insurance policy isn't a lottery ticket — it's a contract that acts as a backstop against disaster, which is why the best claim is the one you never have.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
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Don't Get Ripped Off by an Extended-Warranty Auto ContractRead the contract first (and have it reviewed by a mechanic). Some third-party providers are selling coverage that might not be all that it's claimed to be.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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You May Be Overcharged for Home and Car Insurance, Study Says. Here's What to Do About It.Insurance companies are charging $150 billion more than they should be for home and car insurance every year, according to a new study.
By Rachael Green
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Your Insurer Owes You a Discount for Taking a Defensive Driving Course in These StatesYou can get up to 10% off your insurance for taking a defensive driving class in these states.
By Rachael Green
