Car Insurance
News, insights and expert analysis on car insurance from the team at Kiplinger.
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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
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Your Tree, Your Neighbor’s Property: Whose Insurance Pays?
insurance How to be a good neighbor when your tree drops by uninvited.
By Elaine Silvestrini Last updated
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Five Tips for Choosing Your Insurance Agent or Broker
Selecting an insurance professional could be as important as picking a surgeon. It might not be literal life-or-death, but it could be financial life-or-death.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS Published
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2024 Results
Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards The results are in for the 2024 Kiplinger Readers’ Choice Awards — celebrating the best products and services in personal finance.
By Lisa Gerstner Published
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