Tag: insurance affordability

Hurricane Helene’s Unyielding Wrath on Florida’s Insurance Market

John B.
Hurricane Helene in Florida

Devastating Storm Hits the Southeast Making landfall late Thursday night, Hurricane Helene unleashed its fury on Florida and extended its reach far inland to the Southeast and Appalachia. The storm’s torrential rains and fierce winds resulted in extensive flooding and property damage, marking one of the most severe weather events of the year. As the storm battered homes, it left behind a daunting trail of destruction, with early estimates suggesting up to $6 billion in private insurance losses. This catastrophic event has once again underscored the vulnerabilities within Florida’s already…

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Georgia’s Auto Insurance Rates: Unaffordable and Uninsured, New Study Uncovers Alarming Trends

John B.
Georgia's Auto Insurance Rates

Alarming Trends in Georgia’s Auto Insurance: State Ranks Among Least Affordable in Nation A recent report by the Insurance Research Council (IRC), a division of The Institutes, has unveiled alarming trends in Georgia’s personal auto insurance affordability. The report, titled “Personal Auto Insurance Affordability in Georgia,” highlights a significant deterioration over the past decade and a half, positioning Georgia as one of the least affordable states for auto insurance in the nation. With below-average income and above-average auto insurance costs, Georgia has become one of the least affordable states for…

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Florida’s Uninsured Drivers Crisis: A Dangerous Road Ahead

Loreen
florida insurance

The winding roads of Florida are becoming increasingly perilous not just because of the usual hazards, but due to a financial predicament that is putting more drivers at risk. The number of uninsured drivers in the Sunshine State is soaring. Recent data reveals that insurance affordability is becoming a significant roadblock, leading many to hit the roads unprotected. The Escalating Challenge of Uninsured Motorists Florida’s Dilemma: Costly Coverage Drives Uninsured Rates Up According to the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I), between 16 to 20% of Florida’s motorists are skipping out on…

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Auto insurance is too expensive for low income drivers, study

H. Cutner
driver car

Research conducted by the Consumer Federation of America has shown that this coverage is tough to afford. A recent report has been issued by the Consumer Federation of America (CFA), which reveals that the vast majority of Americans (76 percent), feel that minimum liability auto insurance coverage for under $500 per year is a fair amount to pay, and 40 percent believe that drivers should have to pay an amount under $250 per year. That said, the five largest vehicle insurance companies in the United States do not offer that…

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Auto insurance affordability is American government’s next focus

G. Turner
auto insurance car

Regulators are now taking a look at how much it costs to cover vehicles across the country. Over the last few years, the federal government has started to amass a list of consumer complaints and has built a database about credit card companies and banks, which has more recently included auto insurance companies. A federal office has now announced that they will be placing their focus on car insurance premiums. The office first made the announcement back in April that it would be increasing the efforts that it was making…

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