Inflation Pressures: Car Insurance Rates Spike in 2024
Inflation and Car Insurance: What's Happening?
There's some bad news ahead for the nation's car owners, with a new report forecasting that auto insurance—one of the biggest drivers of inflation this year—will continue to rise in 2024. In fact, residents of three states could see their coverage rates spike by 50% in 2024. That's according to a new report from Insurify, a company that provides data about auto insurance rates.
Expected Rate Increases in Key States
The typical U.S. insurance policy will jump 22% this year to an average annual premium of $2,469 by year-end, the report found. That follows a 24% increase in 2023. The three states where insurance rates could jump by more than 50% this year are:
- California: 54%
- Minnesota: 61%
- Missouri: 55%
Inflation's Impact on Consumers
Auto insurance remains a pain point for consumers after experiencing more than two years of elevated inflation. Even as the overall inflation rate is cooling—the Consumer Price Index dropped to 2.9% in July—drivers continue to see their policy rates rise, fueled by more climate events that are causing vehicle damage. For more details, please visit the source.
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