Car insurance is a necessary expense for drivers, but the cost can vary significantly depending on several factors. One factor that can have a surprising impact on your premium is your zip code.

More importantly, compare auto insurance quotes aggressively. Some insurers use more granular data than just a ZIP code, giving less weight to neighborhood crime statistics and more to your personal ...

Car insurance rates have surged in recent years, but relief might be on the horizon Written By Written by Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Kara McGinley is a staff Insurance Writer at WSJ | Buy ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- There's a new effort to address disparities in how car insurance rates are determined and prevent insurance companies from using socio-economic data like credit scores, zip codes and ...

You drive safely. You haven’t filed a claim in years. Yet, when that auto insurance bill arrives, the number seems stubbornly high. Why? Most drivers believe their rate is based solely on their ...