SOUTH ASIAN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS DEMAND ACTION AS AUTO INSURANCE CRISIS PUSHES WORKING FAMILIES TO THE BREAKING POINT

NEW YORK—As working families across New York struggle with soaring auto insurance costs that force them to choose between essentials, a coalition of South Asian community leaders is demanding immediate action from Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers to address the affordability crisis. Citizens for Affordable Rates (CAR) announced six prominent South Asian organizations have joined its expanding movement, representing tens of thousands of immigrants and working families who can no longer afford to live, work, and thrive in the communities they have helped build.

The reality on the ground is stark: working families can't afford car insurance premiums that have skyrocketed nearly 40% above the national average. Parents are choosing between car insurance and groceries. Small business owners are closing their doors because commercial insurance costs are eroding their ability to serve their communities. Read more.