Car insurance is more expensive in California than nearly anywhere else in the U.S.: Annual premiums for full coverage averaged $3,100 in July 2025, compared to a national average of $2,685. It's ...

Kara McGinley is a staff Insurance Writer at WSJ | Buy Side. Previously, she was an editor at USA Today and a senior editor at Policygenius. She has over seven years of experience writing, editing and ...

Here’s the average car insurance cost in California, according to NerdWallet’s recent analysis. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us ...

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For decades, Consumer Reports has offered drivers an unwavering recommendation for saving money: Shop around regularly for car insurance, ideally once a year. It’s good advice, but easier said than ...

See how 21st Century car insurance costs stack up against the national average and how factors like your driving profile can impact your monthly premium.

To drive legally in California, you're required to have liability insurance, which pays for others’ injuries and property damage you cause in an accident. Many, or all, of the products featured on ...

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Nonstandard car insurance is a type of policy for drivers who may not be able to get a standard policy due to their high risk ...

Some California drivers say they're waiting longer than usual to get coverage and must pay premiums up front. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Levi Sumagaysay of the nonprofit news outlet CalMatters. Many ...