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State Farm to offer $100 average refund to car insurance customers
1+ week, 6+ day ago (223+ words) Updated on: February 27, 2026 / 12:20 PM EST / CBS News State Farm is issuing an average refund of $100 per vehicle to its auto insurance customers in what the company says is the largest dividend in its history. The insurer said Thursday that the…...
Insurance pitfall: Why your old car could be declared a total loss
2+ week, 2+ day ago (63+ words) A South Florida couple nearly lost their beloved 2007 Lexus after a minor accident, exposing a hidden insurance risk for drivers with cars over ten years old. CBS News Miami's Larry Seward reveals how insurance companies can pressure owners to surrender…...
State Farm faces scrutiny over total loss claim denial for Florida couple
2+ week, 2+ day ago (653+ words) February 23, 2026 / 9:08 PM EST / CBS Miami A South Florida couple said a fender bender crash almost ripped away their fully covered car. Consumer advocates said what happened is an auto insurance pitfall that could cost you if you're not prepared. Patricia…...
N.Y. governor takes aim at high car insurance costs
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (40+ words) N.Y. governor takes aim at high car insurance costs'CBS News - The 5:33 | Legacy of the LIRR Massacre - On The Dot with David Schechter: Wildfires & Climate Change N.Y. governor takes aim at high car insurance costs...
Gov. Kathy Hochul takes aim at car insurance costs, fraud and "staged accidents"
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (241+ words) February 11, 2026 / 12:22 PM EST / CBS New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced new proposals Wednesday to bring down the cost of car insurance and crack down on insurance fraud." Hochul called car insurance a necessity, particularly for people who rely on their…...
What to know about buying a car as prices spike to new highs
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (53+ words) CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger says that the average cost of owning and operating a car is now estimated to be about $1,000 per month. What to know about buying a car as prices spike to new highs What to…...
Colorado businesses denied insurance coverage during planned outages
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (524+ words) January 16, 2026 / 8:15 AM MST / CBS Colorado In the aftermath of last month's planned power outages, businesses that lost money are hearing rough news about their insurance coverage. The common word is "denied." "So I didn't think that we weren't going to…...
Rising car costs mean maintenance is more important than ever
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (21+ words) Rising car costs mean maintenance is more important than ever'CBS News Rising car costs mean maintenance is more important than ever...
Travel expert warns about "worthless insurance" after Mass. family charged for damaged rental car tire
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (395+ words) November 21, 2025 / 6:41 PM EST / CBS Boston A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage. It was the trip of a lifetime for the Petersons, visiting Ireland…...
Massachusetts family charged for damaged rental car tire despite buying extra insurance
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (42+ words) A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage. WBZ-TV chief investigator Cheryl Fiandaca reports. Massachusetts family charged for damaged rental car tire despite buying extra…...