Why Today's Headlights Feel Blinding and How to Stay Safe
Posted: March 3, 2026
If driving at night feels more stressful than it used to, you are not imagining it. Headlight glare has become one of the most common complaints among motorists, and safety groups say it is a real and growing issue. The main culprit is whiter, harsher LED lighting, which risks blinding oncoming drivers. This glare can reduce contrast, slow reaction times and make it harder to...
How to Thwart Porch Pirates This Holiday Season
Posted: November 25, 2025
As the holiday shopping season gets started and more people are shopping online, the threat of having your packages stolen from your doorstep continues growing. One of the modern plagues during the holiday season is the emergence of "porch pirates" — the thieves that cruise neighborhoods looking for packages that have been delivered on people's doorsteps by UPS, FedEx and other delivery services. Thefts of...
Liability, Large Court Verdicts Drive Commercial Auto Insurance Price Surge
Posted: October 28, 2025
Commercial auto insurance companies continue to post steep losses for liabilities like third-party injuries and property damage, which is driving continued rate hikes for businesses, particularly fleet operators, according to a new report from A.M. Best. The line posted its 14th consecutive year of underwriting losses in 2024, with liability coverage alone accounting for $4.5 billion in red ink. Those losses were slightly offset by...
As Home Value Rises, So Does Coverage Complexity
Posted: October 21, 2025
The more your home is worth, the trickier it is to make sure that it and all of its contents are covered properly and that you are not paying too much premium. First off, a typical homeowner's insurance policy may not be suitable for your home. If you have a high-value estate with expensive furnishings, décor and collectibles, you will need specialized insurance to cover...
Wildfire Disclosure Rule for Home Sales Takes Effect
Posted: October 14, 2025
If you're selling a home in a high-risk wildfire area of California built before 2010, you now face stricter disclosure requirements under new rules that took effect this summer. The new rule requires sellers to tell buyers not only that the property is in a fire-prone zone, but also features that make the home more susceptible to wildfire and what steps they have taken to...