Insurance costs are rising faster than inflation, leaving families stretched thin — here’s what’s driving the surge and how states plan to respond

The cost of covering homes has soared as natural disasters become more frequent and severe, forcing insurers to pay out ...

Homeowner insurance cost hikes grind to near stop for homeowners in September, latest data shows

A long run of home insurance cost hikes might have come to an end in September, when average premiums for multi-peril home ...

Average cost of family insurance nears $27,000 a year

Average family health insurance premiums rose 6% in 2025, nearing $27,000, underscoring consistent increases and warning of ...
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Home Insurance Price Hikes Are Far Outpacing Inflation. Here’s Where Premiums Cost the Most

In recent years, homeowners insurance prices have risen far faster than inflation, with the national average premium for a typical policy reaching a staggering $3,303 in 2024. From 2021 to 2024, home ...

How much will your insurance increase after a speeding ticket?

Speeding isn't just dangerous, it can also be expensive. Here's how much more drivers can expect to spend on car insurance ...

It's harder to get home insurance. That's changing communities across the U.S.

Home insurance is getting less affordable, and less available, as insurers raise prices and pull back from areas with extreme weather. That's forcing families across the country to make tough choices.
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2025 Auto Insurance Industry Report

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