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Understand Progressive Snapshot Usage-Based Insurance Before You Enroll
Aaren Ramon

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.

Does Car Insurance Cover Weather Damage? Your Complete Q&A Guide
Kyle Greenwood

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.

State Farm Settles $15.6 Million Arkansas Total Loss Claims Dispute
Brooke Grissom

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.

New York's 50% Fault Bar Ends Recovery Rights for Thousands of Crash Victims
Aaren Ramon

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.

Same Driving Record, Higher Bill: New Jersey's 8-Year Fight Over Insurance Fairness
Taleah McGuire

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.

USAA Returns $500 Million to 830,000 Florida Auto Policyholders
Aaren Ramon

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.

4 Arrested in Louisiana's $4 Million Automobile Insurance Fraud Case
Taleah McGuire

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.

Unlock Military Auto Insurance Discounts Before Deployment Orders Arrive
Cassidy Richey

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.

New York Auto Insurance Reforms Target $200–$300 in Annual Savings
Aaren Ramon

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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