Car insurance is more expensive in California than nearly anywhere else in the U.S.: Annual premiums for full coverage averaged $3,100 in July 2025, compared to a national average of $2,685. It's ...

For decades, Consumer Reports has offered drivers an unwavering recommendation for saving money: Shop around regularly for car insurance, ideally once a year. It’s good advice, but easier said than ...

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 ...

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Americans seem to be spending a little more on everything these days. And on auto insurance, they are spending a lot more. The average car insurance premium jumped by more than 20% over the past year, ...

We analyzed Safeco car insurance costs by various driving profiles and compared them to the national averages to show how ...

Some California drivers say they're waiting longer than usual to get coverage and must pay premiums up front. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Levi Sumagaysay of the nonprofit news outlet CalMatters. Many ...

Auto insurance rates are projected to soar by 54% in California in 2024. California is among three states expected to see auto insurance rate hikes of more than 50%. As of June, the average annual ...

Kara McGinley is a staff Insurance Writer at WSJ | Buy Side. Previously, she was an editor at USA Today and a senior editor at Policygenius. She has over seven years of experience writing, editing and ...