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  • 1 week ago | bankrate.com | R.E. Hawley |Jessa Claeys

    In the world of auto insurance discounts, the biggest savings are tied to telematics. State Farm’s Drive Safe & Save promises up to 30 percent off your auto insurance premium for safe driving; Progressive says it “handed out over $1.2 billion in discounts” through Snapshot. Although Allstate no longer advertises an average or maximum discount on its website, it claimed in the past that discounts from the Drivewise telematics program could total as much as 40 percent.

  • 1 month ago | bankrate.com | R.E. Hawley |Amelia Buckley

    The cost of car insurance has been a problem in Michigan for years. In the heart of America’s auto industry, premiums soar over those in neighboring states. Michiganders pay 63 percent more for car insurance than Wisconsinites, 82 percent more than Hoosiers and 96 percent more than Ohioans as of January 2025. Five years ago, the state’s legislature set its sights on fixing the problem with the passage of Senate Bill No. 1, a sweeping reform of Michigan’s auto insurance laws.

  • 1 month ago | bankrate.com | R.E. Hawley |Amelia Buckley

    Underinsured motorist coverage, or UIM, may be one of the least understood types of car insurance, but it’s increasingly important in an era of rising rates and precarious driving. Rising prices can easily leave drivers underinsured — sometimes unknowingly — and this key coverage gives drivers a way to recover their losses if they’re in an accident with an at-fault driver who doesn’t have enough insurance to cover the damages. What is underinsured motorist coverage?

  • 1 month ago | bankrate.com | R.E. Hawley |Amelia Buckley

    Teslas are the hottest new target for vehicle vandalism. But as the smoke clears from dealership lots, many Tesla owners are predicting a financial aftershock. Could the recent rash of Tesla vandalism cause already-high insurance premiums to rise? The short answer: Probably, but it’s not clear. Insurance premiums respond to a wide range of risk factors. All cars need insurance — but not all cars are profitable for insurance companies.

  • 2 months ago | bankrate.com | R.E. Hawley |Amelia Buckley

    What would you do if you won the lottery tomorrow? “Buy my dream car” is a common answer — and it makes sense. Luxury vehicles are more than just a status symbol. They can also be more comfortable, visually appealing and fun to drive. But when buying a luxury vehicle, it’s not just the upfront purchase price you need to consider. Ongoing costs, such as the cost of auto insurance, could make you think twice before committing to luxury vehicle ownership.

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