Why Home and Auto Insurance Are Straining Budgets

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jan 25, 2024

The past decade of natural disasters has been the costliest ever, and home and auto insurance companies are taking note. Jean Eaglesham, reporter covering insurance for The Wall Street Journal, explains why prices for both insurance categories has shot up and how it's impacting homeowners and drivers.

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