Penny Gusner is a senior insurance writer and analyst at Forbes Advisor. For more than 20 years, she has been helping consumers learn how insurance laws, data, trends, and coverages affect them. Penny ...

In 2025, auto insurance costs in the U.S. varied significantly by state, impacting household budgets. Understanding these ...

The average cost of a full coverage auto insurance policy with Auto Owners is $181 per month for a good driver—7% cheaper than the national average. Complaints against Auto-Owners have decreased in ...

Car warranty vs. car insurance — what’s the difference? One covers repairs, the other covers accidents and damage. Here’s how ...

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Direct Auto Insurance is a good option for drivers who need basic coverage after a ticket or accident. But, most other drivers can find better coverage elsewhere. Direct Auto specializes in covering ...

Auto insurance helps protect drivers from unexpected costs, and providers help hedge their bet by charging cheaper premiums for “low-risk” drivers and higher premiums for “high-risk” drivers. U.S. car ...

Car insurance rates have continued to rise in recent years, with the national average for a full coverage policy hitting $2,638 per year in 2025, up 12% from $2,349 in 2024. However, it's still ...

USAA only sells insurance to active-duty military members, veterans and their immediate family members, but it's one of CNBC Select's top picks for coverage in a variety of categories. Rates for both ...

Auto-Owners is a great choice for people who want reliable customer service and don't mind working with an agent. Auto-Owners has very affordable car insurance rates. Its home insurance tends to be ...

Car warranties and car insurance have some similarities — both can provide financial protection in case you need car repairs. However, they’re very different in terms of coverage, requirements and ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...