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 ...

If you've noticed your premium creeping up, you're not alone. Car insurance rates have skyrocketed this year, up 12% average from 2024, according to Bankrate data. With costs rising, you might be ...

Liberty Mutual and Farmers are reputable insurance companies that offer a good selection of add-on coverage and discounts.

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Insurance rates can vary greatly by location, which influences factors like exposure to extreme weather, repair costs, traffic congestion, and vehicle crime rates. Here are the monthly averages for ...

Did you know there are eight types of car insurance? Some are required by law and vary depending on where you live, while others are optional. We’ll break down each type to help you figure out which ...

In order for your primary insurance to cover your rental car you need three types of coverage: liability, collision, and ...

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What exactly does car insurance cover? This is one of the most common questions we get, but the answer is surprisingly complex. It depends on the state where you live, what coverage you’ve chosen, who ...