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

In a state already notorious for punishingly high housing, gas and grocery costs, residents are now being hit with rate hikes topping 30% in just a few years — even if they haven’t had a single ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Tariffs could raise the cost of auto insurance in 2025. California is expected to see among the highest rate increases. Tariffs could raise rates 50% faster in California. OAKLAND, Calif. - Auto ...

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 ...

Car insurance prices are expected to go up by an average of less than 1% in 2026. That's the smallest year-over-year increase since 2022, before high inflation caused car insurance rates to skyrocket ...

Geico is No. 1 in our rating of the best car insurance companies. Other top-rated insurers include Travelers for its affordability and Progressive for its customer loyalty.