Four Ways to Save Money on Car Insurance as Rates Rise

Cost of insuring car jumped 8.3% in past year, projected to rise as much as 10% more in 2023, analysts say

Car insurance is getting more expensive and inflation is only partly to blame. Here are four moves to consider to save money.

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BySept. 26, 2022 8:00 am ETDrivers who have been complaining aboutcan now shift gears and gripe about car-insurance rates instead.While the average cost of a gallon dropped about 26% since June, car-insurance premiums have risen8.3% on average compared with a year ago, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.