“If Albany wants to do something about the cost of living, our state leaders can start by lowering the cost of driving,” said James Freedland, a spokesperson for the group…

New TV Ad Calls on Gov. Hochul and State Lawmakers to Address New York’s Soaring Car Insurance Costs in Upcoming Legislative Session…

America is in a cost crisis when it comes to home and auto insurance. A number of states have a controversial answer: price controls…

Citizens for Affordable rates today released a new fact sheet highlighting how surging auto insurance premiums are worsening New York’s affordability crisis, squeezing working families, small businesses, and delivery drivers across the state…

Most New Yorkers don’t think twice about car insurance – until the renewal bill lands. But for small-business owners across the Downstate region, including New York City, Long Island, and the Northern suburbs, skyrocketing premiums have quietly created an economic crisis that is choking commercial activity…

According to expert analysts at Bankrate, New Yorkers pay an average of $4,031 annually for full-coverage auto insurance – nearly $1,500 above the national average of $2,679…

New York drivers, already grappling with a high cost of living, are now facing a new financial pressure point: rapidly escalating auto insurance premiums. The surging costs are adding to the state’s broader affordability crisis, pushing household budgets to their breaking point…

Auto coverage has surged 50 percent in the past five years, but calculating a driver’s cost plays out very differently from one state to the next…

Citizens for Affordable Rates (CAR) today issued a consumer warning urging New York drivers to be vigilant against staged car crashes – criminal networks that are a major driver of the state’s skyrocketing auto insurance costs. The warning accompanies a new fact sheet detailing how these schemes operate and their impact on every driver’s wallet…

If your car insurance cost has doubled or tripled, you're not alone. In New York State, the average annual cost is $4,031, while nationwide it's $2,400…

…In the past few years, there has been a rise in the use of fraudulent license plates, also known as ghost plates, across the country to avoid cameras that are used to collect tolls without stopping the vehicle…

Citizens for Affordable Rates (CAR) today responded to the Partnership for New York City’s new report, “Excessive Litigation Is Driving New York’s Affordability Crisis,” highlighting how legal system abuse and insurance fraud are fueling New York’s skyrocketing car insurance premiums…

New York is the most expensive city in America. A major contributing factor to the city’s affordability crisis is the prevalence and high cost of litigation…

The NYC Council published a new report, “Plate and Switch,” on Thursday. The report found that vehicles with “ghost plates” are most prevalent in the Bronx and accrue more fines and serious traffic violations than other cars…

In its latest report Amwins has outlined how economic, regulatory and legal factors are shaping insurance conditions across the sector…

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has signed into law legislation reducing the auto insurance liability coverage that for-hire vehicles must carry…

Citizens for Affordable Rates (CAR) hailed the reform, which is expected to lower premiums, curb rampant fraud, and attract new insurers…

Reducing the insurance burden on drivers of yellow taxis and for-hire vehicles will save them an average of $300 per year – real money for families living paycheck-to-paycheck…

In a major victory for New York City’s 74,000 for-hire vehicle (FHV) drivers and the millions of New Yorkers who rely on them, Mayor Eric Adams today signed into law legislation sponsored by Council Member Carmen De La Rosa…

Although original City Council bill proposed reduction to state-mandated $50K PIP limit, cut from $200K to $100K should help disincentivize frivolous claims…