Erik J. Martin is a Chicago area-based insurance writer whose articles have been featured in AARP The Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, Reader's Digest, USAA Magazine and other publications.

Minnesota saw the largest increase in car insurance premiums in the country in 2024, according to a new report by Insurify.

That's a difference of about $183 per month, or $2,196 per year, depending on the state where you live. Car insurance rates vary by location because of state regulations, weather, crime and road risks ...

Americans place a high value on car ownership, a fact made evident by the latest car ownership statistics ... ownership rates by state, car ownership costs by state (including car insurance ...

Teen drivers have the highest car insurance rates of any demographic: A couple adding a 16-year-old to their policy could see their rates more than double, from an average of $2,169 a year for ...

Car insurance rates have skyrocketed in California, but they are not the highest in the nation. Find out the reasons behind ...

More expensive repairs and an increase in risky driving behavior are some of the factors driving up car insurance rates.

Car insurance companies consider motorists with a history of at-fault accidents, speeding tickets or DUI convictions high-risk drivers and charge them some of the highest rates of any demographic.

Specializing in topics from car insurance to banking ... data from the NICB and NHTSA to uncover trends in recent car theft statistics. We also spoke to experts about factors that contribute ...