The Auto Insurance Crisis: 2024 Updates Summary
Helpful Facts
- Auto insurance premiums have sharply increased in 2024, with New York's average cost at $3,484 annually.
- Rising repair costs, reckless driving, and post-pandemic accident surges are driving up insurance rates.
- New York's new law enhances uninsured motorist coverage but raises premiums for consumers.
- Premium inflation will likely continue, but telematics programs may offer discounts for safe drivers.
- Strategies to lower premiums include raising deductibles, using telematics, bundling policies, and reviewing coverage.