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Shorter, dated pieces about car insurance after an accident: what is changing, what readers ask, and what to do about it.

September 15, 2026 · Nathan Price

Reader Question: I Wasn't at Fault—Why Did My Rate Go Up?

A reader whose car was rear-ended saw a renewal increase and wants to know how that is possible.

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