Insurance

More than 50 million Americans may travel this 4th of July 2023 weekend, AAA reported. But with record travel expected, some times may be better to drive than others.

Insurance companies are turning to AI as a tool that can help them dig deeper more efficiently in the underwriting process, even as AI tools are used by fraudsters against businesses.

With all the different kinds of insurance available, there are some core types to consider as early as you can to protect yourself against any unexpected events that come your way.

As pickleball keeps sweeping the nation, the now-popular sport could rack up health care costs as high as $250 million to $500 million in 2023, according to statistics from investment bank UBS.

Some areas, including places in Florida, have high-risk exposure to home damage from hurricanes and other natural disasters. But many homes aren’t equipped to withstand these events, according to a survey. Upgrading your home can protect it while saving you money on home insurance.

Drivers paid more for insurance in 2023 than they did the year before and many are considering doing without, according to a recent Policygenius survey.

Used car prices have softened recently but remain significantly higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent Edmunds report.

Companies that insure the U.S. LNG industry are facing more pressure from climate activists, which could backfire on consumers.

DOJ argues that "enormous harms" will be done to Obamacare recipients if the appellate court upholds a ruling blocking preventative health mandates.

Gas prices decreased slightly for the week ending May 8, AAA said. Despite an increase in gasoline demand, fluctuating oil prices have limited increases at the pump.

FEMA has released new data showing how flood insurance premiums have changed since the implementation of its new Risk Rating 2.0 methodology. Here’s what you need to know.

The national average cost for a gallon stayed steady at $3.57, as demand for gas and oil prices fell, even as more than 37 million Americans drove to their holiday destinations on the holiday weekend, AAA said.

State Farm will no longer sell home-insurance policies in California. The decision follows a similar call by GEICO, which closed all sales centers in the state last year.

Your safe driving record isn't the only thing your auto insurers are looking at when it comes to determining rate – they are also factoring in your credit score and where you live, a recent report said.

Homeowners worry about hurricanes more than almost any other extreme weather event, behind only earthquakes, but may not be adequately insured for the damages these storms do to homes, according to a National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC)survey.

State Farm said it will no longer accept new applications for personal and business, and personal lines property coverage.

Point32Health, one of the largest health insurers in Massachusetts, is the victim of a recent ransomware attack. The information of members may have been compromised in the attack.

The rate at which drivers were given new auto insurance quotes increased by 13.1% in the first quarter of 2023 – the highest rate since June 2021. And the switch rate increased by 4.1%, according to J.D. Power report.

Demand for more affordable cars is growing as high-interest rates and more expensive purchase prices are putting buying a new vehicle out of reach for many consumers, according to a recent Edmunds report.