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Auto Insurance Rate Hikes: What You Should Know
During the heart of the pandemic, drivers were getting a break on their car insurance. Prices were at their lowest, which was ideal for many during such a trying time. However, those days are gone. Most of life is going back to normal, which means prices are going back up for car insurance. Not only are the prices rising back to what they were, but prices are also getting even higher. Here’s what you need to know about auto insurance rate hikes. Location How high your auto insurance rate is rising depends significantly on where you live. The average cost of auto insurance as it stands right now is $1,655 per year, but due to an increasing number of accidents and inflation, those costs are going up in certain states. For example, in Texas, some insurers are planning on making a 20% increase in their rates statewide. In Arizona, rates rose by 8% for Geico. In addition, rates for Allstate, StateFarm, and Progressive are moving to raise rates by 4.8 to 12% in Illinois. Louisiana, Michigan, and Florida are among the highest rise in auto insurance rates. Average rates have gone up to $3,265, and some drivers have reported rates... Read more