Car insurance is not just a good idea, it’s required by law in all states except New Hampshire. While states set their own mandates, you’re typically required to have liability-only coverage as a bare ...

A road collision can damage vehicles, destroy property and cause severe injuries. Liability car insurance covers associated costs when you’re at fault, protecting you from shelling out thousands in ...

Auto liability insurance is required in most states—but what does it actually cover? Here's how it works and why it's essential for every driver Written By Written by Insurance Senior Editor, Buy Side ...

Penny Gusner is a senior insurance writer and analyst at Forbes Advisor. For more than 20 years, she has been helping consumers learn how insurance laws, data, trends, and coverages affect them. Penny ...

Most states require drivers to carry auto insurance, but this requirement usually targets liability insurance. Basic coverage required by law doesn't protect your vehicle against damage. Instead, ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Timothy Li is a consultant, accountant, and finance manager with an MBA from USC and over 15 ...

As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...

Leslie Kasperowicz is the former managing editor at insurance marketplace Quote.com. She has spent more than a decade writing about auto and home insurance after spending four years in customer ...