American consumers seem to be spending a little more on everything lately. On auto insurance, they are spending a lot more.

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India, June 12 -- Buying car insurance for the first time?

Life is unpredictable. Your car might sit safely in the driveway today. Tomorrow, a fallen tree could crush it or thieves could target it. These moments often strike without warning — and without ...