{
  "id": 19187399,
  "title": "Why car insurance prices keep rising, and what drivers can do",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/why-car-insurance-prices-keep-rising-and-what-drivers-can-do",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-09T18:02:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CBS News",
    "slug": "cbs-news",
    "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-car-insurance-prices-keep-rising-and-what-drivers-can-do/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Car insurance premiums have been steadily increasing over the past few years, causing concern among many drivers. Inflation and rising costs for vehicle repairs, medical expenses, and liability claims have contributed to the steep price hikes. Additionally, severe weather events and vehicle theft rates are putting more strain on insurers, leading to further premium increases. While some of these factors may be beyond a driver's control, there are steps they can take to mitigate the impact of rising car insurance costs.",
  "summary": "Auto insurance is getting more expensive, but understanding what's driving the costs higher could help you save.",
  "key_points": [
    "Car insurance premiums have risen steadily over past few years",
    "Inflation and higher costs for repairs, medical, liability claims drive price hikes",
    "Drivers can mitigate impact by comparing quotes, raising deductibles"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}