Drivers in Pennsylvania and Michigan have benefited from temporary consumer protections during economic downturns and declared emergencies. During these periods, insurers have offered short-term relief, such as extended grace periods, flexible payment arrangements, and delayed cancellations.

Tariffs, inflation, and other federal policies have battered U.S. farmers' bottom lines. Now many farmers say the expiration of federal health care subsidies will make their coverage unaffordable.

That’s why it’s critical to understand your documentation and know how much each monthly mortgage payment is impacting your equity. You could potentially save money in the process. While PMI is usually cancelled once you reach 20% equity,

If you have a physically demanding career, obtaining disability insurance could be a smart move to protect your income if you're unable to work due to a chronic illness or injury. People in trade work could also be good candidates for disability insurance for a similar reason.

Since 1999, insurance premiums increased at 3 times the rate of US workers’ earnings, along with escalating hospital prices.

Another one at the top of the list is beef. Prices are anticipated to rise because the U.S. cattle herd is the smallest in decades. Those who rely on Affordable Care Act subsidies will face sharply higher costs in 2026.

In the housing market, consumers need more tools to assess risks from climate change. As insurers improve their risk management tools, what tools do consumers get?

See how coverage, rates and quality compare in Pennsylvania.

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - New changes to insurance and unemployment laws are coming to Louisiana in 2026. Starting Jan. 1, anyone found to be 50% or less at fault may still recover damages in a car accident, reduced by their share of responsibility. Plaintiffs found to be 51% or more at fault will be barred from recovering damages entirely.

HB 655, a bill that amends property insurance to include coverage for pets, is one of two insurance-related bills that take effect Jan.1. The other, SB 158, prohibits the state group health insurance program from imposing any cost-sharing requirements with respect to coverage for diagnostic breast examinations and supplemental breast examinations.

Climate change is reshaping the insurance landscape in ways most homeowners never imagined possible. The financial giants that once eagerly wrote policies for beachfront properties and coastal communities are now performing dramatic reassessments of risk.