Michael Evans writes about insurance and other finance topics for Investopedia. An insurance industry veteran, he has covered personal finance for more than 20 years for publications including ...

Over the past few years, widespread flooding, wildfires, and violent storms have affected not only people’s homes but also their cars. Meanwhile, the number of crashes on U.S. roads has remained ...

Car accidents are overwhelming, even if no one’s hurt and the damage looks minor. But once the adrenaline fades, you’re left with questions: Do I need to call my insurance agent? What if the other ...

It's no secret that repairing or replacing a car can be costly. Luckily, however, that's what you have car insurance for. Filing a claim is how you notify your insurer that something has happened and ...

Whether you cause a minor ding on your bumper or are involved in a high-speed collision on a highway, dealing with car accidents can be stressful. Since out-of-pocket costs can add up quickly, knowing ...

If you caused a car crash, your auto insurance company might increase your rates significantly Written By Written by Insurance Writer, Buy Side John is a staff writer at Buy Side. He specializes in ...

Scott Nyerges is a former senior editor and content strategist at U.S. News & World Report, where he led coverage of car insurance and other personal insurance lines. He's also served as a managing ...

You can typically file a car insurance claim over the phone, in person, online or through your car insurance company’s mobile app. How long it takes to receive a claim payout can depend on the ...

Our team looked at over 100 of the top auto insurance providers in the U.S., from national providers like USAA, Travelers, and State Farm to regional providers like Erie Insurance. 8,500 Data Points ...

A step-by-step guide for what to do if your car is damaged by a crash, flood, fire, storm, or other disaster By Benjamin ...