Our auto insurance shopping advice covers buying tips for comparing policies, negotiating rates, and more. Wondering whether you need an auto insurance agent or a broker? Have questions about exactly what kind of coverage you should get, or what different terms actually mean for you as a policyholder and driver? Our expert authors put 100+ years of combined experience at your fingertips, so you can shop smart.

How to Switch Insurance Companies - Don’t Just Let Your Policy Lapse

How to Switch Insurance Companies - Don’t Just Let Your Policy Lapse
By Lori Mandell

Whether you have been with the same auto insurance company for years, or you just signed on with them in the current year, you have the right to change to a different insurance company at any time (usually) without penalty.  There are many reasons to switch car insurance companies. You might be unhappy with the service that your present company provides, or perhaps you've simply found another company willing to offer you the same level of coverage for considerably less money. Nowadays, performing a regular car insurance rate check-up and investigating your options has never been easier. When you decide to switch your auto insurance to another company, you'll find that it's fairly simple to do so.

Choosing Auto Insurance Coverages: What Coverages Do You and Don’t You Need?

Choosing Auto Insurance Coverages: What Coverages Do You and Don’t You Need?
By Lori Mandell

Currently, most states require you to buy auto insurance, and some even ask for proof of insurance when you register your vehicle.  But choosing the coverages for your auto insurance policy can be very confusing.  What do you need?  What can you do without? How can you save money?