Category: Auto Insurance

News articles concerning car and auto insurance nationwide for both insurance brokers and insurance customers. Learn about changes happening in your state or even global insurance matters.

Tesla Settles Sudden Acceleration Case – What It Means for Self-Driving Tech

Nordstrom
Tesla News and how car insurance companies are dealing with AV tech

Tesla Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Sudden Acceleration in Model Y, Raising Questions About Liability in Autonomous Vehicle Era Tesla once again finds itself in the headlines—not for another innovation but for quietly settling a wrongful death lawsuit earlier this week. At the center of this case was the tragic 2021 death of Clyde Leach, a 72-year-old Model Y driver, whose vehicle unexpectedly accelerated, veered off a road, and crashed into a gas station pillar. While this legal battle has now been laid to rest, the case opens Pandora’s box…

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Why Driving in New Jersey Is Becoming Almost as Expensive as Parking in Manhattan

G. Turner
New Jersey drivers

New Jersey’s Rising Auto Insurance Costs: History, Challenges, and What’s Next Once upon a time—not too long ago—New Jersey’s auto insurance market teetered on the brink of collapse. Premiums were sky-high (we’re talking highest-in-the-nation levels), and insurers were practically running for the exits. Throw in rampant fraud, legal wrangling, and a Wild West claims environment, and you had a perfect storm. Back then, lawmakers stepped in with targeted reforms to bring order to chaos. Rates stabilized, insurers stayed put, and residents could finally afford coverage. But here we are again,…

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The Business of Big Rigs: Why Progressive Bets on Commercial Auto

Angela Linders
Progressive Insurance's launch of Cargo Plus

Progressive’s Cargo Plus Endorsement Expands Protections for For-Hire Truckers When it comes to trucking insurance, staying ahead of the curve means listening to the needs of drivers on the road. Progressive Insurance is doing just that with the launch of Cargo Plus, a new endorsement designed to provide stronger, more comprehensive coverage for for-hire truckers. Now available in 42 states, this addition is already making waves in the trucking community. What Is Cargo Plus, and How Can It Help Truckers? For truckers, disruptions like wetness, corrosion, or temperature swings can…

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Tort Reform Sparks Heated Debate in Louisiana’s 2025 Legislative Session

H. Cutner
Tort Reform

Louisiana is no stranger to the crossroads of tort reform and its auto insurance crisis, and as the 2025 legislative session gains speed, the conversation is anything but quiet. With lawmakers, legal experts, insurance companies, and citizens all deeply invested, the question remains whether the proposed changes will truly impact insurance premiums or simply shift the scales of justice. What Is Tort Reform, and Why Does It Matter? At its core, tort reform is about reshaping the rules of civil lawsuits, particularly those involving personal injury claims. A “tort” happens…

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Live Insurance News Gives Families the Tools to Face the Unexpected with Free Family Emergency Organizer

Angela Linders
Insurance news short stories this week

Simplify Your Family’s Chaos with This Free Emergency Organizer Everyone’s Talking About Los Angeles, CA 4/17/25 – Live Insurance News, a trusted source for the latest insurance news and insights, is helping families stay prepared for life’s unpredictable moments by offering a Family Emergency Organizer Free eBook. This printable resource simplifies the task of organizing crucial personal and financial information, ensuring families are ready when it matters most. Be Prepared for Life’s Surprises Life doesn’t come with a playbook—but now it can have an organizer. Imagine this scenario: an unforeseen…

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Farmers Insurance Escapes Whopping $26M Judgment – Here’s Why It Matters

Live Insurance News
Farmers court ruling insurance law

Oregon Supreme Court Ruling in Bellshaw v. Farmers Insurance Company of Oregon Rewrites the Playbook for Insurer Obligations The Oregon Supreme Court’s April 2025 decision in Bellshaw v. Farmers Insurance Company of Oregon has drawn attention across the insurance industry, raising questions about insurer liability, policyholder rights, and the future of regulatory practices. By reversing a staggering $26.3 million class action judgment against Farmers Insurance, the court defined the scope of insurers’ obligations under Oregon’s “choice-of-shop” insurance law, leaving both insurers and policyholders to grapple with its broader implications. A…

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Tesla Insurance Tweaks Draw Mixed Reactions From Drivers and Insurers

Angela Linders
Tesla

Tesla’s Risky Move to Refine Risk Ratings Tesla Insurance Services Inc. has once again landed in the spotlight—but this time, it’s about subtraction, not innovation. The electric vehicle (EV) giant recently announced it would no longer use forward-collision warnings as part of its proprietary Safety Score Beta program. This comes on the heels of ongoing lawsuits alleging some controversial practices inflated premiums for Tesla drivers. The move raises eyebrows, not just for what it says about Tesla’s insurance ambitions but also for the broader debate on telematics and consumer privacy.…

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