Auto Costs Set to Rise as Tariffs Reshape Repair, Insurance, and Dealership Economics

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Beginning April 3, new 25% tariffs on auto imports are expected to affect multiple layers of the automotive and insurance industries. While positioned as a move to bolster domestic manufacturing, the tariffs will likely introduce new cost pressures across the vehicle lifecycle.

The Hidden Lawsuit Tax: How Legal System Abuse Is Driving Up Insurance Costs for Everyone

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From homeownership to auto insurance, consumers across the U.S. are feeling the sting of rising costs — and not just because of inflation. A growing number of experts point to another, lesser-known culprit: widespread abuse of the legal system.

California Commissioner Backs Bill to Enhance Homeowners’ Privacy and Insurance Transparency

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The Commissioner of California, Ricardo Lara, announced last Friday his support for new legislation designed to safeguard homeowner privacy and improve transparency regarding how insurance companies use aerial imagery.