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By Aaren Ramon
•Jun 12, 2026
•9 min read
Understand Progressive Snapshot Usage-Based Insurance Before You Enroll
Full coverage auto insurance averages around $2,697 per year in 2026, and Progressive Snapshot usage-based insurance is one of the few programs that can move that number based entirely on how you actually drive.
By Kyle Greenwood
•Jun 10, 2026
•10 min read
Does Car Insurance Cover Weather Damage? Your Complete Q&A Guide
Is your car actually covered the next time a hailstorm, flood, or wildfire tears through your ZIP code? Most drivers assume the answer is yes, and most are wrong. Only comprehensive coverage pays for weather damage car insurance claims, according to CarInsurance.com.
By Brooke Grissom
•Jun 10, 2026
•8 min read
State Farm Settles $15.6 Million Arkansas Total Loss Claims Dispute
While State Farm denies any wrongdoing, it agreed to a $15.6 million settlement over allegations it systematically underpaid Arkansas drivers on total loss auto claims, and if your vehicle was totaled between November 29, 2016, and October 18, 2021, you may be owed money.
By Aaren Ramon
•Jun 10, 2026
•7 min read
New York's 50% Fault Bar Ends Recovery Rights for Thousands of Crash Victims
For years, a New York driver could be 99% at fault in a crash and still walk away with a settlement, that era is now over. Audacy (WBEN) reports that as New York's state budget was enacted, sweeping new auto insurance claim rules took effect that fundamentally alter who can sue and who walks away with nothing.
By Taleah McGuire
•Jun 9, 2026
•10 min read
Same Driving Record, Higher Bill: New Jersey's 8-Year Fight Over Insurance Fairness
A single mother in Newark can pay double what a driver in a wealthier suburb pays for the exact same coverage and the exact same driving record, and under current New Jersey law, that disparity is perfectly legal.
By Aaren Ramon
•Jun 9, 2026
•8 min read
USAA Returns $500 Million to 830,000 Florida Auto Policyholders
A Florida military family checking their bank account starting June 15 may find an unexpected windfall, an average of $760 landing directly from their auto insurer, with more than a quarter of recipients collecting over $1,000.
By Taleah McGuire
•Jun 8, 2026
•6 min read
4 Arrested in Louisiana's $4 Million Automobile Insurance Fraud Case
Four suspects now sit in an Iberia Parish jail cell after investigators say they tried to turn a 2025 garbage truck collision into a $4 million payday. Louisiana State Police confirmed the arrests in a case that Carrier Management reported on June 8, 2026.
By Cassidy Richey
•Jun 6, 2026
•8 min read
Unlock Military Auto Insurance Discounts Before Deployment Orders Arrive
Military life creates insurance circumstances that civilian drivers rarely face. Frequent PCS moves, overseas deployments, vehicles sitting in stateside storage for months, and rapid changes in driving mileage all affect what coverage you need and what you pay.
By Aaren Ramon
•Jun 6, 2026
•7 min read
New York Auto Insurance Reforms Target $200–$300 in Annual Savings
New York state lawmakers have approved a package of auto insurance reforms backed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, and the people who pay premiums every month have real reason to pay attention. Reporting from Beinsure confirms the measures are already part of the enacted state budget, targeting fraud, insurer conduct, and consumer protection rules.
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