The rising tide of insurance costs in 2025
Car insurance is a critical financial safeguard that protects you in an accident, theft or other unexpected disaster. But this protection comes at a cost, and it's different for everyone.
Rising car insurance rates affected many Americans in 2024 and will likely continue to do so in 2025. These price increases are driven by factors such as increased claims, frequent natural disasters and changing insurance regulations.
The Zebra is the nation’s leading insurance comparison site and an independent source for auto insurance quotes, industry research and educational resources for consumers. Our Auto Insurance Trends Report explores rates across all 34,500 U.S. ZIP codes over the past decade to identify trends and critical factors impacting rate changes and what that means for 242 million U.S. drivers in 2025.