Auto insurance coverage comes in many forms, and what you'll pay — both for your premium and if you need to file a claim — will rely heavily on the coverages you choose. Two of the primary types ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Collision insurance is auto coverage that reimburses the insured for damage sustained to ...

Progressive, Travelers and Geico are among the best car insurance companies in our analysis. We conducted an extensive ...

Alexi Morgan is a writer who has spent her career curating data-driven content to help consumers make better financial decisions. Specializing in topics from car insurance to banking, she has led ...

What exactly does car insurance cover? This is one of the most common questions we get, but the answer is surprisingly complex. It depends on the state where you live, what coverage you’ve chosen, who ...

Scott Nyerges is a former senior editor and content strategist at U.S. News & World Report, where he led coverage of car insurance and other personal insurance lines. He's also served as a managing ...

See how rates, coverage and quality compare.

One caveat is colliding with an animal, such as a deer. That type of damage is covered by comprehensive coverage. If you are not at fault for an accident, the other driver’s property damage liability ...