Why a United Auto Workers strike could mean higher car and insurance costs
A United Auto Workers (UAW) union strike on all three automakers could push auto prices and insurance prices up economists said.
Rising oil prices cause pain at the pump: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas increased by a nickel from last week to $3.85 as oil prices continued to surge, according to AAA.
Florida, disaster-prone states have ‘less reinsurance dollars available, more storms’ happening: Jeff Lichtenstein
Echo Fine Properties CEO Jeff Lichtenstein speaks with FOX News Digital about the property insurance landscape amid ‘self-inflicted’ policy choices and natural disasters.
Car insurance rates set to rise another 4% by year-end: survey
Already high car insurance rates can expect to see them climb another 4% before the end of 2023, according to Insurify.
Gas prices dip after Labor Day: AAA
Gas prices decreased after Labor Day weekend, AAA reported. But the rising costs of car repairs and auto insurance are still a drag on motorists. Here’s what you can do.
Some homeowners ignore climate change risks at their peril, survey says
Twenty-five percent of American homeowners are unfazed by the risk of weather-related events, a recent survey said.
Hurricane Idalia could cost $20B in damages, lost economic activity: Moody's Analytics
A new report from Moody's Analytics puts the preliminary estimate for Hurricane Idalia's cost of damages and economic disruption between $12 billion and $20 billion.
US insurers brace for billions in Hurricane Idalia claims
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation President and CEO Tim Cerio discusses the impact of Hurricane Idalia on Florida's already struggling insurance market on 'Cavuto: Coast to Coast.'
Idalia's 'silver lining' was its impact on 'very low density' area of Florida: Jimmy Patronis
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis says the financial markets are still adjusting to the 'cost of business' for hurricane-prone Florida.
Hurricane Idalia insurance claims estimated to cost Florida insurers $9.36B after historic landfall
Insurance claims for Tropical Storm Idalia, which made historic landfall as a Category 3 hurricane over Florida's Gulf Coast, are set to cost insurers in the state nearly $10 billion.
Farmers Insurance reducing staff by 2,400 in layoffs
Farmers Insurance revealed it will shed a large number of employees through layoffs. Roughly 2,4000 of its workers will see their jobs eliminated, the company said Monday.
Car repairs can add to cost and anxiety of ownership – here's how you can gain control
A lack of auto repair pricing transparency could be one reason why Americans are paying up to 33% more to fix their cars since March 2020, a recent survey by Jerry said.
Credit card users with the highest balances live in these states: survey
Subprime accounts made up a growing number of new accounts opened in the third quarter of 2022, according to a recent Scholaroo survey.
More people are moving to disaster-prone areas
The most flood-prone U.S. counties saw 103% increase in population during the last two years, according to a study by Redfin. And housing affordability may be the culprit.
Car dealers are worried about the impact of high-interest rates and weak economy: Survey
Car dealers are worried that a combination of rising interest rates, inflation, and the economy will continue to impact business negatively, a recent Cox Automotive survey said.
These are the cheapest states for car insurance, study says
Florida saw the most significant increase in insurance premiums over the last 10 years, rising by 88% since 2013, according to a study by car subscription provider FINN.
Gas prices hold steady near the summer finish line: AAA
The average price for a gallon of gas was unmoved over the past week, AAA reported. But an increase in oil prices could spike what consumers pay at the pump, even as they deal with record-high vehicle financing costs.
Real estate experts say 'challenges' to buyers and sellers are the 'greatest ever'
Mother-daughter real estate powerhouses Dolly and Jenny Lenz give a negative market outlook as homebuyers and sellers are "plagued" by "everything becoming so expensive."
Crazy thunderstorms drive 'unprecedented' $34 billion of insured losses this year
Intense thunderstorms wreaked havoc on the U.S. in the first six months of the year, driving $34 billion worth of insured losses, according to a recent report from Swiss Re.
Homebuyers flock to these hurricane-vulnerable cities despite higher insurance costs, report says
Intense storms are becoming more frequent in Florida due to climate change, but homebuyers are still flocking to the state, according to a recent Redfin report.