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Palm Beach Post
usatoday. com > story > business > finance > 04/06/2026 > millions-owed-to-no-fault-state-farm-insurance-policyholders > 89452648007

Why a ruling against State Farm is a big win for Florida auto claims

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (347+ words) Millions of dollars that one of the state's largest auto insurers owes to thousands of auto accident victims are set to be paid as a state appeals court agreed the insurers' "brazen action" in not paying doesn't stand. The 13th Circuit…...

USA TODAY
usatoday. com > story > cars > research > do-you-need-a-used-car-warranty > 89231954007

Is a used car warranty worth the cost?

1+ mon, 18+ hour ago  (1192+ words) If you're buying a used car, chances are your dealer is going to try to sell you an extended protection plan, leaving you to wonder: do I actually need a used car warranty?" The short answer is: it depends. In…...

USA Today
usatoday. com > press-release > story > 30474 > 7-most-expensive-cities-for-home-auto-insurance-in-south-dakota-aaron-smith-insurance-2026-report

7 Most Expensive Cities for Home & Auto Insurance in South Dakota: Aaron Smith Insurance 2026 Report

6+ day, 1+ hour ago  (314+ words) The 2026 data shows the Black Hills region dominating the list. While South Dakota's statewide auto insurance premiums remain fairly competitive, specific "hotspots" have seen a rise in homeowners insurance premiums due to increasingly frequent and severe hail and wind storms,…...

Naples Daily News
usatoday. com > story > money > 04/09/2026 > so-no-major-swfl-hurricanes-last-year-home-insurance-going-up-anyway-southwest-florida > 89504988007

2026 insurance rise. SW Florida already pays way more than any state

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (54+ words) Going up again in 2026. Homeowners pay highest home insurance premiums in US, $3, 000 more than any state, driving some from Southwest Florida coast. 2026 insurance rise. SW Florida already pays way more than any state Super In the Know reader Jane Stein…...

USA Today
usatoday. com > press-release > story > 30130 > the-allen-thomas-group-expands-insurance-services-to-27-states-with-addition-of-minnesota-and-west-virginia

The Allen Thomas Group Expands Insurance Services to 27 States with Addition of Minnesota and West Virginia

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (701+ words) Akron, Ohio " April 06, 2026 " PRESSADVANTAGE " The Allen Thomas Group, an independent insurance agency based in Akron, Ohio, has expanded its service territory to 27 states with the recent addition of Minnesota and West Virginia to its licensing portfolio. The expansion strengthens the…...

usatoday. com
usatoday. com > story > news > ny-news > 03/20/2026 > ny-car-insurance-rates-are-high-how-much-could-hochul-plan-save-you > 89225369007

How much could you save on NY car insurance under Hochul's plan?

1+ mon, 3+ hour ago  (651+ words) Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan for lowering car insurance rates in New York has drawn split reviews from trade groups over how effective it will be in curbing premiums for drivers. The state has some of the highest car insurance rates…...

USA TODAY
usatoday. com > story > cars > maintenance > cheapest-car-warranties > 89101684007

Cheapest extended car warranties of 2026

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (662+ words) Cars are expensive, and gas and monthly payments are just the start. If you aren't careful (or are downright unlucky), you could find yourself drowning in car repair costs, like $3, 000 for a transmission repair or $6, 000 for an engine replacement. That's…...

USA TODAY
usatoday. com > story > cars > maintenance > carshield-vs-carchex > 89123666007

Car Shield vs. Carchex, which is the better deal?

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (939+ words) The right extended car warranty can insulate you from out-of-pocket costs after your manufacturer's warranty runs out, but the extended warranty you choose can be the difference between proper coverage and just another monthly expense." We looked at Car Shield…...

USA TODAY
usatoday. com > story > cars > research > carchex-review > 89016673007

Car Chex review: 2026 plans, cost and coverage

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1012+ words) If you're looking for an extended car warranty provider with a wide range of plan options, Carchex is one the USA TODAY team recommends. For drivers with older vehicles, Carchex is a top choice. Plans vary by coverage, cost," and…...

USA TODAY
usatoday. com > story > cars > research > 02/27/2026 > car-ownership-costs-new-used-2026 > 88864784007

Car ownership could cost drivers nearly $1, 000 a month in 2026

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (474+ words) Whether you lease or finance a vehicle, you can still pay over $500 a month in ownership costs. The true costs of car ownership are astonishingly high when you calculate fuel, insurance, maintenance costs and other car-related expenses. Average annual ownership…...