Scott Nyerges is a former senior editor and content strategist at U.S. News & World Report, where he led coverage of car insurance and other personal insurance lines. He's also served as a managing ...

The cost of auto claims has soared across the United States since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Insurance Information Institute. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times) ...

Peer-to-peer car-sharing platforms like Turo have transformed California’s driving scene. Many California residents are choosing to rent out their personal vehicles or book rides through the Turo app.

RaShawn Mitchner is a MarketWatch Guides team senior editor covering personal finance topics and insurance. She’s spent over a decade writing and editing articles about how to save money on travel, ...

Five auto insurers have the largest market share in at least one U.S. state, but State Farm holds the title in more states than any of its competitors—29 to be exact. “People are getting into more car ...

When looking for car insurance, one metric to consider is the ratio of customers lost versus gained. These insurers have the worst ratios per Consumer Reports.

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 ...

Our team looked at over 100 of the top auto insurance providers in the U.S., from national providers like USAA, Travelers, and State Farm to regional providers like Erie Insurance. 8,500 Data Points ...

“Swift swings” takes a quick peek at one economic trend. The number: When this year is complete, the typical auto insurance policy in California will be 54% pricier than 2023. The source: My trusty ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Auto insurance rates have been skyrocketing ...

California is as car crazy as ever, with insurance rates increasing to match. Data analyzed by the insurance comparison website Insurify showed the average annual cost of full coverage in California ...