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Building codes are better and residents are a little wiser about homeowners insurance -- but risks have grown, too.
We're having more car accidents
A recovering economy means Americans are driving more, crashing more, and filing more car insurance claims.
Can a landlord make you buy renters insurance?
In most states, landlords can require a renters policy. It can pay for damage from a fire or flood, as well as cover personal belongings.
Is this the end for car insurance?
Picture a future without car accidents. It's coming. Will you still need car insurance?
The best new-car safety features
A lot of safety technology has been introduced since many of us bought our last vehicles. Here are the must-haves and the nice-to-haves.
Bikers behaving badly: Tickling, texting, taking chances
What bothers motorcyclists about other motorcyclists, and about you, according to a new survey from Erie Insurance.
How much to make you switch car insurers?
Nearly all drivers could save on car insurance, a study finds, and most would switch carriers if savings were large enough.
Maniacs, idiots and the left lane
You're speeding. They're in the wrong lane. Who has to move -- and what happens to your insurance if you get ticketed?
The 8-mph speeding ticket and other automotive firsts
The rules of the road by which most of us abide have roots that are sometimes centuries old.
How much car insurance do you need? Don't guess
Insurance.com's auto insurance coverage calculator is a great starting place as you make your decisions about which types of insurance to buy and how much.