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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 ...

Your ZIP code affects car insurance because insurers use it to measure risk in your area. Accident rates, theft, vandalism, and severe weather damage vary by location, so car insurance companies ...

Car accidents are overwhelming, even if no one's hurt and the damage looks minor. But once the adrenaline fades, you're left with questions: Do I need to call my insurance agent? What if the other ...