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By Levi Sumagaysay, CalMatters If you’re having trouble finding affordable car insurance, you’re not alone. Drivers across California say they’re having to wait longer than usual to get coverage — and when they finally find an insurer and a plan, they’re having to pay their premiums up front. “Something is definitely not right,” said Willis […]

As if high gas prices werent making life miserable enough, California drivers are being buffeted by higher auto insurance premiums — if they can find coverage at all.

Insurers say state regulators are responsible for the difficulties that some drivers are having lining up new policies. Consumer advocates blame greed.

Insurers say state regulators are responsible for the difficulties that some drivers are having lining up new policies. Consumer advocates blame greed.

Many Californians say they have experienced added difficulty over the past year in getting car insurance, while rates have gone up more than usual.

Californians have said they experienced added difficulty over the past year in getting car insurance. Insurer rates have gone up more than usual.

California drivers are reporting difficulty finding affordable car insurance, with some having to wait longer than usual to get coverage, while insurers have complained of rising costs and cumbersome regulations, leading to skyrocketing premiums.

Californians have said they experienced added difficulty over the past year in getting car insurance. Insurer rates have gone up more than usual. Story from @CalMatters.

Californians have said they experienced added difficulty over the past year in getting car insurance. Insurer rates have gone up more than usual.

Californians have said they experienced added difficulty over the past year in getting car insurance. Insurer rates have gone up more than usual.