Michelle is a lead editor at Forbes Advisor. She has been a journalist for over 35 years, writing about insurance for consumers for the last decade. Prior to covering insurance, Michelle was a ...

Learn how collision insurance covers car damage from accidents, its costs, and when to use it. Protect your vehicle against ...

Rachael Brennan is an experienced insurance writer with 20 years of industry experience. She previously held a senior editor role at Policygenius, an online insurance marketplace, where she wrote ...

Collision insurance pays for repairs to your vehicle if you hit another car or object, such as a tree or guard rail. Comprehensive insurance pays for car theft and damage to your car caused by ...

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Our team looked at over 100 of the top auto insurance providers in the U.S., from national providers like USAA, Travelers, and State Farm to regional providers like Erie Insurance. 8,500 Data Points ...

Collision and comprehensive insurance are two types of auto insurance coverages. They are not legally required by any state, but your lender will require them if you have a loan or lease. These ...