Frustrated About Insurance Denials? You’re Not Alone.
Frustrated About Insurance Denials? You’re Not Alone.

My book “Delay, Deny, Defend: Why Insurance Companies Don’t Pay Claims and What You Can Do About It” was thrust into the spotlight recently after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed last month in what authorities say was a targeted attack. Investigators at the scene…
NJ auto insurers seeking double-digit rate hikes
NJ auto insurers seeking double-digit rate hikes

NJ auto insurers seeking double-digit rate hikes Most of New Jersey’s auto insurers are asking for double digit rate hikes this year — the most, 63% from Metromile, followed by 43% from Farmers. “It’s really related to how insurers are reacting in general both to…
Auto insurance costs up nearly 20% nationwide. Here’s how to save | Dollars & Sense
Auto insurance costs up nearly 20% nationwide. Here’s how to save | Dollars & Sense

You’re likely paying more for auto insurance here in California than you were last year, according to new data. The Consumer Price Index shows auto insurance rates went up 20% from May 2023 to May 2024, based on the U.S. average. Amy Bach, executive director…
Phoenix insurance consumers have few ways to minimize skyrocketing premiums
Phoenix insurance consumers have few ways to minimize skyrocketing premiums

Most American auto and homeowners insurance consumers have noticed the recent spike in premiums. Disasters and other incidents, the corporate push for profits and the use of technology are combining to have consumers see jaw-dropping overnight increases for many Valley residents, across the U.S, and…
Be pro-active to get a fair payout on a totalled car
Be pro-active to get a fair payout on a totalled car

If you’ve been in an accident and an insurance company declares your car a total loss, we recommend making sure their valuation and settlement offer are accurate and fair. Earlier this year a District Attorney in Northern California sued two major insurers and two software…
Auto insurance costs up nearly 20% nationwide. Here’s how to save | Dollars & Sense
Auto insurance costs up nearly 20% nationwide. Here’s how to save | Dollars & Sense

You’re likely paying more for auto insurance here in California than you were last year, according to new data. The Consumer Price Index shows auto insurance rates went up 20% from May 2023 to May 2024, based on the U.S. average. Amy Bach, executive director…
Car insurance is getting even more expensive in Los Angeles. Here’s why
Car insurance is getting even more expensive in Los Angeles. Here’s why

Motorists in the Los Angeles area are paying over 25% more for their insurance, compared to last year. Many California drivers may be feeling squeezed by the rising costs of insurance as premiums are being fueled by inflation, traffic volume, accidents and crime, according to…
Auto insurance costs up nearly 20% nationwide. Here’s how to save | Dollars & Sense
Auto insurance costs up nearly 20% nationwide. Here’s how to save | Dollars & Sense

“Across all lines of insurance, home, car, you name it, business, prices are up, options are down,” said Amy Bach, executive director of United Policyholders. You’re likely paying more for auto insurance here in California than you were last year, according to new data. The…
Insurers Report Rising Hail Damage Claims
Insurers Report Rising Hail Damage Claims

Inflation is driving up the cost of materials and labor to repair roofs and cars. Adding to insurers’ costs is increased development in areas affected by severe storms. Golf balls, tennis balls, softballs. All sound like the stuff of fun games — except when they…
Tightening the Reins: California Insurance Companies and Car Accident Compensation Claims
Tightening the Reins: California Insurance Companies and Car Accident Compensation Claims

California, with its sprawling cities and vast highway networks, sees a significant volume of traffic, making car accidents a common occurrence. The aftermath of such incidents often spirals into a complex web of insurance claims and legal battles as victims seek compensation for their damages.…
As premiums rise, consumers need answers – some states are on the case
As premiums rise, consumers need answers – some states are on the case

As auto and home insurance premiums continue to rise across the United States, insurance oversight agencies are reporting a marked increase in consumer complaints and inquiries that seek to understand the reasons for increased pricing and what they can do to qualify for lower rates.…
Is Your Car Insurance Due for a Tune Up?
Is Your Car Insurance Due for a Tune Up?

Why pay for comprehensive coverage on your car? To save money, many people drop both comprehensive and collision coverage as their cars age. However, ask anyone whose car has been damaged or totaled in severe weather…If your auto policy includes comprehensive coverage, insurance kicks in.…
Waiting On Wheels? Call Kurtis Investigates How Supply Chain Issues Are Impacting Car Repairs
Waiting On Wheels? Call Kurtis Investigates How Supply Chain Issues Are Impacting Car Repairs

ROSEVILLE (CBS13) — After waiting five months to get a new gas tank, a Roseville viewer called Kurtis to investigate cars that aren’t getting fixed because of supply chain issues. Vicki Robinson was out to dinner in Roseville last November when a thief drilled a…
Insurers Say Data Shows Low Credit Scores Predict Risky Driver Behaviors
Insurers Say Data Shows Low Credit Scores Predict Risky Driver Behaviors

The insurance industry says it now has hard data proving that if you have a bad credit score, you’re more likely to slam on the brakes or step hard on the gas. Also if you’re less educated, unmarried, or sell real estate for a living.…
First theft claim in 20 years leads to policy cancellation in what consumer groups call ‘use and lose’
First theft claim in 20 years leads to policy cancellation in what consumer groups call ‘use and lose’

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) — An untold number of Californians lost their fire insurance due to increased wild fire risk in recent years. Now there’s yet another reason to lose your insurance, and it has nothing to do with climate change. Layla Dreyer loves to…
Why Your Education and Job Could Mean You’re Paying Too Much for Car Insurance
Why Your Education and Job Could Mean You’re Paying Too Much for Car Insurance

Cuqui Rivera bought car insurance from Liberty Mutual for almost a decade before she started shopping around for a cheaper policy in December. She hadn’t planned to look elsewhere—she liked the customer service at Liberty—until she heard something that made her think again: An acquaintance…
High Car Insurance Rates? Bad Credit May Be to Blame
High Car Insurance Rates? Bad Credit May Be to Blame

If you can’t afford to pay all your bills right now, the last thing you need is overpriced car insurance. But that’s exactly what can happen if your credit dips low enough (and you live in a state where insurers can charge you more for…
Car insurers gave everyone a pandemic discount. Now some are raising rates
Car insurers gave everyone a pandemic discount. Now some are raising rates

It was a relief for most people when vehicle insurers said a few months ago they’d offer temporary discounts to reflect the fact that few of us were driving because of the pandemic. In most cases, those discounts are now in the rearview mirror, meaning…