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Are ‘Frivolous’ Lawsuits Contributing to Record-High Insurance Rates in Louisiana?

Are ‘Frivolous’ Lawsuits Contributing to Record-High Insurance Rates in Louisiana?

Legal-reform advocates are urging Louisiana residents to write to their representatives demanding legal reforms to prevent escalating costs.
3 min. read|April 17, 2025
NY State Weighs New Hurricane Deductible Regulations

NY State Weighs New Hurricane Deductible Regulations

New York homeowners may soon get more clarity and protections on hurricane deductibles for property insurance.
2 min. read|April 15, 2025
Will Florida Roll Back Insurer-Friendly Litigation Rules?

Will Florida Roll Back Insurer-Friendly Litigation Rules?

The proposed bills would reinstate one-way attorney fees, which some argue would again incentivize insurance litigation, driving up costs.
4 min. read|April 13, 2025
Three Insurers to Take Over More Than 135,000 Florida Property Insurance Policies From Citizens

Three Insurers to Take Over More Than 135,000 Florida Property Insurance Policies From Citizens

More than 135,000 Citizens policyholders in Florida may soon have coverage from one of three private insurers. Learn more.
2 min. read|March 30, 2025
Consumers Complained the Most About These Insurance Companies in 2024, Report Says

Consumers Complained the Most About These Insurance Companies in 2024, Report Says

Car and home insurance customers lodged hundreds of complaints, according to analysis of industry database.
2 min. read|March 27, 2025
State Farm OK to Hike California Home Insurance Rates — For Now

State Farm OK to Hike California Home Insurance Rates — For Now

State Farm can raise homeowners, renters, condo, and landlord policy insurance rates in California — at least until April 8, when the state’s largest property insurer must prove in a public hearing that it really needs the increase.
2 min. read|March 17, 2025
‘More Stuff’ Is Leading to More Insurance Problems

‘More Stuff’ Is Leading to More Insurance Problems

When areas with a high risk of severe weather are also popular places to live, property insurance costs can skyrocket fast.
3 min. read|March 10, 2025
Smaller, More Frequent, and Severe Storms Are Growing Threats to Homeowners, Report Finds

Smaller, More Frequent, and Severe Storms Are Growing Threats to Homeowners, Report Finds

Damaging hail of 2 inches or more fell on more than 567,000 single- and multi-family homes in 2024, according to a CoreLogic report.
2 min. read|March 9, 2025
Could Floridians Vote Their Way to Lower Insurance Rates?

Could Floridians Vote Their Way to Lower Insurance Rates?

Proposed constitutional amendment would bar most insurer non-renewals and provide a 4% discount to policyholders for being claims-free.
1 min. read|March 3, 2025
Florida Homeowners Now Have Another Option for Flood Insurance

Florida Homeowners Now Have Another Option for Flood Insurance

HoneyQuote, a Florida-based digital insurer, launched a flood insurance quote tool. Learn how this affects the flood insurance marketplace.
2 min. read|February 26, 2025
State Farm’s 22% Emergency Rate Hike Request Gets Pushback from California Regulator

State Farm’s 22% Emergency Rate Hike Request Gets Pushback from California Regulator

Insurance commissioner demands more justification and a meeting with state’s largest home insurer.
3 min. read|February 23, 2025
California Insurers Can Pass Half of $1B FAIR Plan Rescue Cost to Policyholders

California Insurers Can Pass Half of $1B FAIR Plan Rescue Cost to Policyholders

California’s insurer of last resort for fire insurance says it needs $1 billion to ensure it can continue paying claims in the wake of the Palisades and Eaton wildfires.
3 min. read|February 12, 2025
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