Many car insurance providers do not allow you to freely spend your claim check any way you want — as nice as that would be. After you’ve filed a claim, you will generally be obligated to direct the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Auto collision insurance covers your car's repair or replacement costs after an accident. Learn what it includes, how it works and if it's right for you. Written By Written by Insurance Senior Editor, ...

When you file an insurance claim, the check at the end is only part of the story. Behind the scenes, your insurer is methodically verifying facts, documents, and legal rights before it will sign off ...

If I claim to get a small chip in a car windscreen fixed, I know it won’t affect my no-claims discount, but will it affect my ...

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 ...

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If you caused a car crash, your auto insurance company might increase your rates significantly Written By Written by Insurance Writer, Buy Side John is a staff writer at Buy Side. He specializes in ...