Penny Gusner is a senior insurance writer and analyst at Forbes Advisor. For more than 20 years, she has been helping consumers learn how insurance laws, data, trends, and coverages affect them. Penny ...

Car insurance covers a wide variety of situations to protect you, your vehicle and others. Without car insurance, you could face significant expenses if your car is damaged and even legal ...

Insuring drivers since 1916, Michigan-based Auto-Owners Insurance has some of the lowest rates in the industry and has earned a spot on our top picks for liability-only insurance. We like its robust ...

Why we chose it: Amica Mutual consistently ranks near the top of industry benchmarks for customer satisfaction, particularly in handling claims. Amica Mutual ranks at the top in J.D. Power’s 2025 U.S.

Car insurance covers external damage, while a car warranty covers internal failures. When your car is damaged or breaks down, it's not always clear who's going to pay for repairs. If you have car ...

Auto insurance costs are on the rise and customers are feeling the squeeze. The average driver in the U.S. pays $1,084 for six months of coverage, or about $181 per month, according to January 2026 ...

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