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Texas Senate Bill 1246 Proposes State-Run Auto Insurance Program

February 25, 2025February 24, 2025 Nordstrom

With insurance premiums steadily climbing and accessibility becoming a key concern, Texas lawmakers are pushing for change through Senate Bill 1246 (SB 1246). This groundbreaking proposal introduces a state-administered auto insurance option, aiming to improve affordability and competition in the auto insurance market. Sponsored by State Senator Roland Gutierrez (D-San Antonio), the bill brings the promise of accessible coverage for millions of Texans while challenging the dominance of private insurers. Affordable Auto Insurance for Texans SB 1246 seeks to establish a public auto insurance program administered by the Texas Department…

Uber Launches New Ad Campaign Targeting Insurance Costs and Legal Reforms

February 18, 2025February 17, 2025 G. Turner

Uber has kicked off a major digital advertising push to urge legal and insurance reforms in California, Georgia, Nevada, and New York, spotlighting the financial pressures faced by both rideshare drivers and passengers. The ridesharing giant is spending seven figures on this campaign, which features personal stories from drivers, aiming to shed light on how state-mandated insurance costs affect their bottom line. The Rising Cost of Rideshare Insurance in California One of the central arguments in Uber’s campaign is how disproportionate insurance costs are impacting both drivers and consumers in…

Auto Insurance in 2025: Are Tariffs the New Driving Hazard?

February 14, 2025February 13, 2025 Logan B.

Why Auto Insurance Costs Are Skyrocketing in 2025 Auto insurance prices in 2025 aren’t just creeping upward—they’re climbing rapidly, leaving many drivers feeling the financial pinch. According to the February 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI), the motor vehicle insurance index jumped 2% in January alone. Over the past 12 months, insurance rates have risen nearly 12%, continuing a trend that began three years ago. For millions of drivers across the U.S., the cost of staying insured is becoming an increasingly significant burden. With the average full-coverage premium now sitting at…

Crashes, Claims, and Calm Driving—Lessons from Tesla and Cadillac Owners

February 12, 2025February 11, 2025 Nordstrom

Tesla Drivers See Spike in Incidents New data from Lending Tree paired with other research sources provides a deeper look into Tesla drivers and their driving patterns. The findings raise pressing questions about driver behavior, advanced vehicle technology, and their collective impact on road safety. Lending Tree’s analysis shows that Tesla owners reported an average of 37 incidents—accidents, speeding tickets, DUIs, and more—per 1,000 drivers in 2024. That’s a rise from 31 in 2023, suggesting that factors like increased Tesla ownership, overconfidence in vehicle technology, or regional driving dynamics might…

Auto Theft in Michigan Breaks Records—The New Plan to Reverse the Trend

February 11, 2025February 10, 2025 Marc

Michigan Strengthens Fight Against Auto Theft with Expanded Task Force Michigan is taking a decisive stand against the surge in auto theft, transforming its Auto Insurance Fraud Unit into the newly-expanded Auto Fraud Task Force (AFTF). Spearheaded by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, this initiative comes in response to alarming state-wide trends in vehicle theft, which have risen by 48.4% over the last five years. Auto Theft in Michigan Reaches Record Numbers Residents across Michigan have felt the effects of climbing auto theft rates. Recent data reveals that the number…

Rising Car Insurance Rates in 2025: Why Wisconsin Is Bucking the Trend

February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 Ester Adams

Car insurance rates are climbing steadily across the United States, with most policyholders seeing their premiums rise again in 2025. While this trend isn’t new—rates have been increasing since 2022—Wisconsin drivers may find some relief compared to the rest of the nation. A recent study by insurance platform Insurify predicts that Wisconsin’s rate hike will be significantly smaller than most states, offering residents a bit of a silver lining amidst this nationwide trend. Wisconsin Car Insurance Rates vs. the National Average According to Insurify’s projections, the average annual cost of…

Legislative Reforms and New Programs Drive Florida’s Insurance Rate Reductions

February 6, 2025February 5, 2025 H. Cutner

Florida Insurance Market Relief Gains Momentum Floridians may experience meaningful financial relief as recent insurance rate reductions are announced for both homeowners and drivers. While the newly proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26 includes additional measures to lower costs moving forward, the current savings are largely the result of older legislative reforms that are only now beginning to yield results. Impact of Older Legislative Reforms Recent decreases in insurance rates can be traced back to a series of reforms passed across previous years aimed at addressing deep-seated issues in Florida’s…