Auto insurance rates have surged because of high inflation and soaring vehicle repair costs in the car capital of the country ...

Several forces are driving the higher rates. They include sharply rising prices for new cars and auto parts, which is being driven by inflation and exacerbated by President Trump’s tariffs, as well as ...

Californians are furious — and fed up — as auto insurance bills skyrocket, hammering drivers with increases that feel impossible to justify. In a state already notorious for punishingly high housing, ...

State Farm has announced a record $5 billion auto insurance dividend, providing California policyholders an average $100 refund per vehicle starting summer 2026.

Already used to paying a premium for life's necessities, Californians may see their car insurance rates go up even more as the year progresses, according to a report by insurance comparison tool, ...

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 ...

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