Auto Insurance News
Latest updates, rate changes, and industry insights for drivers across the U.S.
Heather Wilson
IIHS Tool Reveals: 277 Lives Lost Each Year Because of Weak State Seat Belt Laws — Is Your State One of Them?
A new IIHS tool shows how your state's seat belt laws compare and how many lives stricter enforcement could save — and what it means for your insurance rates.
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Heather Wilson
New York Auto Insurance Reform: What Hochul's Plan Means for 20 Million Drivers
Governor Hochul's auto insurance reform could save NY drivers 15-20% on premiums. Here's what the 5-pillar plan covers and where it stands in budget talks.
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Heather Wilson
Auto Tariffs Are About to Hit Your Car Insurance -- Here's What to Expect and When
The 25% tariff on imported vehicles is about to raise your car insurance. See which brands are hit hardest and what to do before your next renewal.
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Heather Wilson
2026 Hurricane Season Forecast Is In: What Coastal Drivers Must Do for Their Auto Insurance Now
AccuWeather forecasts 11-16 named storms for 2026. Without comprehensive coverage, hurricane damage to your vehicle isn't covered. Here's what to do now.
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Heather Wilson
New HLDI Data: These Car Safety Features Cut Your Insurance Claims by Up to 39%
New HLDI study: bundled safety tech cuts property damage claims up to 39%. Rear AEB is the single most impactful feature. Here's what to prioritize.
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Heather Wilson
2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick Winners: Cybertruck Makes It, F-150 Doesn't
IIHS names 63 vehicles as 2026 Top Safety Pick winners. Tesla Cybertruck earns TSP+ while Ford F-150 and all minivans miss the list.
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Heather Wilson
Illinois Just Passed a Bill to Regulate Car Insurance Rates — What 14 Million Drivers Need to Know
Illinois House passed SB 1486 giving regulators power to reject excessive auto insurance rates. Here's what it means for Illinois drivers.
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Heather Wilson
New York's Car Insurance Reform Is on Life Support — What Happens If It Dies in the Budget?
NY Gov. Hochul's auto insurance reform was left out of both legislative budgets. Here's what's at stake, what happens next, and how NY drivers can lower their r...
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Heather Wilson
New Traffic Laws in 2026 That Could Raise (or Lower) Your Car Insurance Rate
New 2026 traffic laws — from camera tickets to hands-free crackdowns — could spike your car insurance by 15–30%. Here's what changed in your state.
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Heather Wilson
Michigan Cut Car Insurance Costs by 18% — Here's the Reform Blueprint Every High-Rate State Should Copy
Michigan's 2019 no-fault reform cut premiums 18.8% — saving drivers $357/vehicle. Now NY, FL, and LA are following the same playbook.
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Heather Wilson
IIHS Is Rating Cargo Vans and Work Trucks for the First Time — What It Means for Your Insurance
For the first time, IIHS will rate cargo vans and work trucks in spring 2026. Here's what it means for your commercial auto insurance.
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Heather Wilson
How Trump's 25% Auto Tariffs Could Spike Your Car Insurance in 2026
The 25% tariff on imported cars and parts is driving up repair costs. Premiums could jump 4-7% by year end. Here's what drivers need to know.
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