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Drivers Grapple With 9% Increase in Car Ownership Costs in 2023

Drivers Grapple With 9% Increase in Car Ownership Costs in 2023

Average car ownership costs reached $4,695 per year in 2023. Insurify broke down the biggest expenses and surveyed drivers to learn how they’re dealing with the 9% increase.
November 9, 2023
Investigation: Did TikTok’s Kia Challenge Cause a 55% Spike in Insurance Rates?

Investigation: Did TikTok’s Kia Challenge Cause a 55% Spike in Insurance Rates?

A viral TikTok challenge encouraged viewers to steal certain Kia and Hyundai models. Despite some insurers dropping coverage, rates are comparable to less frequently stolen vehicles.
November 29, 2023
Electric Vehicles: Costs, Trends, and Statistics (2025)

Electric Vehicles: Costs, Trends, and Statistics (2025)

More than half of car buyers are considering an EV, but high prices and poor charging infrastructure pose significant barriers to adoption. Tesla continues to dominate EV sales, but competitors are encroaching.
December 11, 2023
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Home Insurance News

Farmers Ends Cap on New Home Policies in California

Farmers Ends Cap on New Home Policies in California

Insurer credits regulatory reforms in decision to lift ban on selling over 9,500 new policies per month.
By Katie Powers|November 26, 2025
NY Needs Home Insurance Reform, Industry Watchers Tell Regulators

NY Needs Home Insurance Reform, Industry Watchers Tell Regulators

Rising premiums, fewer options, denied claims, and policy cancellations are growing the crisis, NY Senate committee hears.
By Evelyn Pimplaskar|November 24, 2025
LA County Investigating State Farm’s Handling of January Wildfire Claims

LA County Investigating State Farm’s Handling of January Wildfire Claims

Policyholders complain of slow-walking, underpayments, and denials, county says.
By Doug Bailey|November 24, 2025
Lower Disaster Losses for Insurers Won’t Add Up to Lower Rates for Homeowners

Lower Disaster Losses for Insurers Won’t Add Up to Lower Rates for Homeowners

A quiet catastrophe year gives insurance companies a break. Still, La Niña, wildfire risks, and severe storms mean homeowners should stay alert and proactive.
By Doug Bailey|October 30, 2025
USAA Seeking Another 7% Home Insurance Increase in California

USAA Seeking Another 7% Home Insurance Increase in California

The proposed increase would affect 350,000 Californians.
By Chris Schafer|October 29, 2025
Most U.S. Homeowners Worry About Increasingly Expensive Insurance Costs, Survey Finds

Most U.S. Homeowners Worry About Increasingly Expensive Insurance Costs, Survey Finds

Seventy-five percent of American homeowners think home insurance will soon be unaffordable, according to Realtor.com’s research.
By Katie Powers|September 30, 2025
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Auto Insurance News

Personality vs. Policy: Insurers Bet Big on Mascots to Drive Sales

Personality vs. Policy: Insurers Bet Big on Mascots to Drive Sales

Memorable advertisements keep companies top of mind for consumers, but do they help shoppers understand policy options?
By Doug Bailey|November 25, 2025
State Farm Suffers Credit Downgrade, Despite Signs of Financial Comeback

State Farm Suffers Credit Downgrade, Despite Signs of Financial Comeback

The downgrade could translate into rising costs for policyholders.
By Doug Bailey|November 25, 2025
Progressive to Refund Nearly $1 Billion to Florida Drivers in 2026

Progressive to Refund Nearly $1 Billion to Florida Drivers in 2026

Insurance reform in 2023 helped pave the way for auto insurance rate decreases and refunds in Florida.
By Katie Powers|November 25, 2025
Average Car Insurance Rates as of November 2025 | Insurify

Average Car Insurance Rates as of November 2025 | Insurify

The overall national average cost of car insurance was $141 in October.
By Chris Schafer|November 24, 2025
Gen Z to the Insurance Industry: Thanks, But No Thanks | Insurify

Gen Z to the Insurance Industry: Thanks, But No Thanks | Insurify

Roles in the insurance industry offer security and stability, but for Gen Z, other factors matter more.
By Doug Bailey|November 17, 2025
Drivers Feel Auto Insurers ‘Judge’ Them Unfairly, Survey Shows

Drivers Feel Auto Insurers ‘Judge’ Them Unfairly, Survey Shows

Rates based on ‘broad assumptions’ don’t reflect actual driving habits, respondents told data analytics company.
By Evelyn Pimplaskar|November 17, 2025
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Pet Insurance News

Nearly 50K Florida Pet Parents Face Double-Digit Pet Insurance Premium Hikes

Nearly 50K Florida Pet Parents Face Double-Digit Pet Insurance Premium Hikes

The state’s office of insurance regulation approved rate increase requests from three pet insurers in the past month.
By Evelyn Pimplaskar|November 24, 2025
Average Pet Insurance Rates as of November 2025 | Insurify

Average Pet Insurance Rates as of November 2025 | Insurify

The national average cost of pet insurance held steady through October.
By Chris Schafer|November 17, 2025
Average Pet Insurance Rates as of October 2025 | Insurify

Average Pet Insurance Rates as of October 2025 | Insurify

The national average cost of pet insurance held steady through September.
By Chris Schafer|October 7, 2025
Pet Anxiety Claims Are Increasing, Insurer Reports

Pet Anxiety Claims Are Increasing, Insurer Reports

In six states and Washington, D.C., year-over-year increases topped 100%, Trupanion says.
By Evelyn Pimplaskar|September 11, 2025
Average Pet Insurance Rates as of September 2025 | Insurify

Average Pet Insurance Rates as of September 2025 | Insurify

The national average cost of pet insurance held steady through August.
By Chris Schafer|September 8, 2025
Average Pet Insurance Rates as of August 2025 | Insurify

Average Pet Insurance Rates as of August 2025 | Insurify

The national average cost of pet insurance held steady through July.
By Chris Schafer|August 11, 2025

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