You can typically file a car insurance claim over the phone, in person, online or through your car insurance company’s mobile app. How long it takes to receive a claim payout can depend on the ...

Michael Evans writes about insurance and other finance topics for Investopedia. An insurance industry veteran, he has covered personal finance for more than 20 years for publications including ...

Car accidents are overwhelming, even if no one’s hurt and the damage looks minor. But once the adrenaline fades, you’re left with questions: Do I need to call my insurance agent? What if the other ...

It's no secret that repairing or replacing a car can be costly. Luckily, however, that's what you have car insurance for. Filing a claim is how you notify your insurer that something has happened and ...

It’s easy to forget about car insurance — until you need to file a claim, that is. Being in a car accident can be very stressful. Luckily, insurance companies make filing a claim relatively easy. Most ...

Scott Nyerges is a former senior editor and content strategist at U.S. News & World Report, where he led coverage of car insurance and other personal insurance lines. He's also served as a managing ...

Auto insurance helps protect drivers from unexpected costs, and providers help hedge their bet by charging cheaper premiums for “low-risk” drivers and higher premiums for “high-risk” drivers. U.S. car ...

TROY, Mich.: 26 Oct. 2023 — Long repair shop backlogs and lingering parts shortages have caused the average auto insurance repair cycle time to reach 23.1 days in 2023, up 6.2 days from 2022 and more ...

TROY, Mich.: 29 Oct. 2024 — Auto insurers have been fighting two major headwinds ever since the pandemic: rising costs and longer repair cycle times. This year, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S.