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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA RECORD

Thursday, November 21, 2024

A. A. Sanchez News


Inflation in car insurance index continues to outpace overall inflation

By A. A. Sanchez |
The increase in motor vehicle insurance over the month was August was three times faster than the national inflation rate.

Excessive lawsuits, backed by third-party funding, raise insurance costs, hurting low-income Californians

By A. A. Sanchez |
Third-party entities, such as hedge funds, are increasingly providing financing for lawsuits in exchange for a share of the settlement. This practice is driving up insurance costs, disproportionately affecting low-income policyholders.

California’s high cost of car insurance hurts low-income, minority residents

By A. A. Sanchez |
The average cost of car insurance in California is almost 21% higher than the national average, as reported by MarketWatch, a subsidiary of Dow Jones. The elevated cost of insurance, which is uniformly distributed among all Californians, has been particularly burdensome for low-income and minority residents who are already struggling to afford basic necessities. This surge in prices is attributed to "unnecessary" lawsuits.