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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 17, 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 17, 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
Rising Storm Risks, Insurance Costs Drive Home Values Down and Residents Out, Report Finds

Rising Storm Risks, Insurance Costs Drive Home Values Down and Residents Out, Report Finds

Storm-damaged home values and crushing home insurance costs aren’t just a Florida problem, according to a new report from Cotality, a data company formerly known as CoreLogic.
3 min. read|June 2, 2025
End of Energy-Efficient Home Improvement Credits Moves Closer to Reality

End of Energy-Efficient Home Improvement Credits Moves Closer to Reality

Senate passage of policy bill would end popular multibillion-dollar residential tax credits.
3 min. read|May 23, 2025
State Farm Seeks Another 11% Hike for California Homeowners Insurance

State Farm Seeks Another 11% Hike for California Homeowners Insurance

Insurer updated its previous rate request just days after winning OK for a 17% rate increase.
3 min. read|May 20, 2025
$10K Tax Credit May Be on the Way for Louisiana Homeowners Who Stormproof Their Roofs

$10K Tax Credit May Be on the Way for Louisiana Homeowners Who Stormproof Their Roofs

A new bill could help Louisiana homeowners fortify their homes against hurricane damage and combat the state’s insurance crisis.
2 min. read|May 20, 2025
4 More Insurers Join Florida’s Home Insurance Market

4 More Insurers Join Florida’s Home Insurance Market

State’s homeowners insurance rates fell 3% in 2024 but are still highest in the nation.
2 min. read|May 16, 2025
State Farm OK to Hike Home Insurance Rates 17% in California

State Farm OK to Hike Home Insurance Rates 17% in California

California homeowners with State Farm policies can soon expect a 17% rate increase.
2 min. read|May 15, 2025
CA Homeowners Sue Top Insurers, Allege ‘Collusion’ Left Thousands of Wildfire Victims Underinsured

CA Homeowners Sue Top Insurers, Allege ‘Collusion’ Left Thousands of Wildfire Victims Underinsured

Dual lawsuits claim the home insurers agreed to stop offering certain property coverages to push homeowners onto the state’s insurer of last resort.
2 min. read|May 5, 2025
Iowa Homeowners Could See 19% Spike in Home Insurance Rates, Report Predicts

Iowa Homeowners Could See 19% Spike in Home Insurance Rates, Report Predicts

Iowa ranks No. 3 on Insurify’s list of states where home insurance premiums are rising the fastest.
2 min. read|April 29, 2025
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