Michelle is a lead editor at Forbes Advisor. She has been a journalist for over 35 years, writing about insurance for consumers for the last decade. Prior to covering insurance, Michelle was a ...

Inflation, poor driving habits, increased road fatalities — these are just a few reasons Californians have seen auto insurance rate increases throughout the past couple of years. In 2023, residents ...

Drivers with poor credit usually pay for more car insurance. That's because, in the majority of states, car insurance companies can use your credit history when determining your monthly premiums.

The looming threat and uncertainty of tariffs are keeping most industries on edge. In California, a new report estimates that auto insurance rates could rise significantly in the second half of 2025 ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. California drivers face auto insurance rate increases exceeding 30% since 2022, driven by expensive vehicles, ...

Car insurance rates in California increased by nearly 50% in 2024, according to a recent report, with full coverage now costing drivers an average of $2,575 annually—11% more than the national average ...

If you drive in California, it’s important to know that the state’s minimum car insurance requirements have changed. As of 2025, California has updated the minimum amount of insurance drivers must ...

Driving can be fun and convenient, but its downsides can't be ignored. There's inherent danger to getting behind the wheel and loads of paperwork when buying a car, and insurance is a whole other can ...