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Florida Has Now Added More Home Insurers Than It Lost Since 2020

Florida Has Now Added More Home Insurers Than It Lost Since 2020

Two more property insurers started doing business in Florida this summer, boosting competition in a market clawing back from an insurance industry crisis.
2 min. read|July 28, 2025
Most Americans Don’t Trust Insurers Will Help Them When Something Goes Wrong, Study Finds

Most Americans Don’t Trust Insurers Will Help Them When Something Goes Wrong, Study Finds

Only 37% of Americans trust insurance companies, and 29% cut back or canceled insurance coverage in the past year to save money. Learn more.
2 min. read|July 28, 2025
Already, U.S. Natural Disasters Drive Near-Record Global Insurance Losses in 2025

Already, U.S. Natural Disasters Drive Near-Record Global Insurance Losses in 2025

Insurers around the world lost $84 billion in the first half of 2025, the highest global loss since 2011, according to a new report from the reinsurance firm Gallagher Re.
2 min. read|July 27, 2025
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July 24, 2025
Illinois Homeowners Face Near-Record Insurance Rate Hike

Illinois Homeowners Face Near-Record Insurance Rate Hike

State Farm rolls out 27% increase in July and August, prompting governor to call for legislative intercession.
2 min. read|July 22, 2025
3 More California Home Insurers Get Go-Ahead for Hefty Rate Hikes

3 More California Home Insurers Get Go-Ahead for Hefty Rate Hikes

Property insurance rate hikes are on the way for more than 61,000 Californians, after the state’s Department of Insurance approved three insurers’ requests for higher premiums.
1 min. read|July 9, 2025
Insurance Reform in Louisiana Sparks Controversy, Expands Oversight

Insurance Reform in Louisiana Sparks Controversy, Expands Oversight

New legislation allows the state insurance commissioner the power to block rate increases, despite opposition from the current commissioner. Learn more.
3 min. read|June 30, 2025
CA Judge Rules State Insurer of Last Resort Can’t Deny Smoke Damage Claims

CA Judge Rules State Insurer of Last Resort Can’t Deny Smoke Damage Claims

California’s FAIR Plan may have to cover thousands of smoke-damage claims it had previously denied, following a Los Angeles Court ruling.
2 min. read|June 29, 2025
String of Cyberattacks Against Insurance Industry Could Disrupt Home and Auto Policyholders

String of Cyberattacks Against Insurance Industry Could Disrupt Home and Auto Policyholders

Customers could face delayed claims filing and communication blackouts as a notorious hacker group targets U.S. insurance companies.
2 min. read|June 18, 2025
California’s Home Insurer of Last Resort Sees 74% Jump in Policy Numbers

California’s Home Insurer of Last Resort Sees 74% Jump in Policy Numbers

California’s FAIR Plan has $599 billion at risk and faces growing threat of eventually running out of money. Learn more.
4 min. read|June 16, 2025
New Bill Would Allow Louisiana Home Insurers to Block Lawsuits in Exchange for Cheaper Premiums

New Bill Would Allow Louisiana Home Insurers to Block Lawsuits in Exchange for Cheaper Premiums

In response to Louisiana’s rapidly rising home insurance premiums, a state lawmaker has proposed legislation that would lower homeowners’ costs — at a unique price.
2 min. read|June 16, 2025
Erie Insurance: Cyberattack Caused Network Outage

Erie Insurance: Cyberattack Caused Network Outage

A June 7 cyberattack has left Erie Insurance policyholders unable to access their online accounts, Erie’s parent company reported on June 11.
1 min. read|June 12, 2025
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