Is Home Insurance Going to Stay Expensive? Ft. Matt Brannon! No Dumb Questions S2E8

Matt Brannon discusses what’s going on in the home insurance market and whether rates are increasing.

Julia Taliesin
Writer: Julia TaliesinEconomic Analyst, Licensed Insurance Agent

Qualifications:
  • Licensed property and casualty insurance agent

  • 8+ years content and reporting experience

  • NPN: 22173027


Julia is a economic analyst and licensed insurance agent. She co-launched Insurify‘s podcast “No Dumb Questions“ in 2025.

Sara Getman
Editor: Sara GetmanAssociate Editor

Qualifications:
  • 3+ years in insurance content

  • Host of Insurify‘s podcast “No Dumb Questions“


Sara has been an associate editor at Insurify since 2022. She co-launched Insurify‘s podcast “No Dumb Questions“ in 2025.

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Reviewer: John LeachLicensed P&C Agent, Chief Copy Editor

Qualifications:
  • Licensed property and casualty insurance agent

  • 10+ years editing experience

  • NPN: 20461358


John is Insurify’s Chief Copy Editor, helping ensure the accuracy and readability of Insurify’s content. He’s a licensed agent specializing in home and car insurance topics.

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Are home insurance rates going to increase? What are the most expensive states? Senior economic analyst at Insurify, Matt Brannon, joins Sara and Julia to discuss the current state of the home insurance market. He helps answer:

  • What’s going on in home insurance in 2026?

  • What is the most expensive state for home insurance?

  • How can homeowners actually save on premiums?

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Disclaimer: This podcast is produced by Insurify and is intended for educational purposes only. We are not licensed insurance agents, and we do not constitute personalized financial or legal advice. Personal situations vary, and you should always consult a licensed professional before making financial decisions.

Julia Taliesin
Writer: Julia TaliesinEconomic Analyst, Licensed Insurance Agent

Qualifications:
  • Licensed property and casualty insurance agent

  • 8+ years content and reporting experience

  • NPN: 22173027


Julia is a economic analyst and licensed insurance agent. She co-launched Insurify‘s podcast “No Dumb Questions“ in 2025.

Sara Getman
Editor: Sara GetmanAssociate Editor

Qualifications:
  • 3+ years in insurance content

  • Host of Insurify‘s podcast “No Dumb Questions“


Sara has been an associate editor at Insurify since 2022. She co-launched Insurify‘s podcast “No Dumb Questions“ in 2025.

Photo of an Insurify author
Reviewer: John LeachLicensed P&C Agent, Chief Copy Editor

Qualifications:
  • Licensed property and casualty insurance agent

  • 10+ years editing experience

  • NPN: 20461358


John is Insurify’s Chief Copy Editor, helping ensure the accuracy and readability of Insurify’s content. He’s a licensed agent specializing in home and car insurance topics.