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 ...

Over the past few years, widespread flooding, wildfires, and violent storms have affected not only people’s homes but also their cars. Meanwhile, the number of crashes on U.S. roads has remained ...

Car insurance provides essential protection should your vehicle be damaged or stolen, or if you’re involved in an accident. The claims process should hopefully be straightforward. But there may be ...

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 ...

Sophie Venz is a former Deputy Editor at Forbes Advisor. She is an experienced editor and features reporter, and has previously worked in the small business and start-up reporting space. Previously ...

NCB, or No Claim Bonus, is a renewal discount that can lower your car insurance premium when you complete a policy term ...

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 insurance covers liability, collision, and more. Get insights into costs, what's mandatory, and how to file claims effectively.

Living in Arizona, you've likely experienced a moment driving on the highway and then heard a pop! "That loud bang against your windshield and, you know, the flinch," explained Rich Kratzenberg. He's ...