Car Insurance
News, insights and expert analysis on car insurance from the team at Kiplinger.
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Are You a Danger When You Drive?
You might be shaking your head no, but read on for the five things that most of us have at some point done, or are doing, that could cause an accident.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS Published
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Your Insurance Rates Keep Rising: Why? What Can You Do?
Prices only seem to go up, up, up, and property insurance claims are bigger and more frequent, impacting everyone … What's a policyholder to do?
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS Published
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Different Parts of Car Insurance and What They Cover
Car insurance protects you against financial loss in the case of an accident or theft. Here's a look at the different types of coverage you can choose.
By Daniel Bortz Last updated
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Are You Committing Insurance Fraud?
You might not think the following behaviors are fraudulent (and hey, everyone does them, right?), but they are indeed fraud, and there's a massive cost.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS Published
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Car Insurance Rates Could Jump Over 50% in Some States This Year
Full-coverage auto insurance will increase 22% in 2024, but drivers in some states will see rate hikes of more than 50%. How does your state rank?
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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Car Insurance Rates Are Rising. Should You Switch Providers?
If you have auto insurance, you’ve probably considered changing car insurance companies at some point. When is it a good idea, and when should you stay put?
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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10 Mistakes People Make After They're in a Car Accident
Watch what you say and do in the aftermath of an auto accident, as making the wrong moves could compromise both your medical treatment and your case.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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How to Avoid a Big Hassle if Your Financed Car Gets Wrecked
How an insurance check is made out for repairs can cause a world of problems if the lienholder is left out.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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So That Car Accident Wasn’t Your Fault, Huh?
Insurance agents hear all the excuses, but speeding and distracted driving, especially when the weather is bad, are well within drivers’ control.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS Published