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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 10, 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
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 4, 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 24, 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
12% Rate Hike on the Way for Thousands of California Home and Condo Owners

12% Rate Hike on the Way for Thousands of California Home and Condo Owners

California Automobile Insurance Company won state approval for a 12% rate increase that will affect nearly 600,000 homeowners, condo owners, and renters in the Golden State.
2 min. read|January 26, 2025
Oklahoma Reminds Insurers to Play Fair If They Want to Use AI

Oklahoma Reminds Insurers to Play Fair If They Want to Use AI

Oklahoma is the latest U.S. state to recommend insurers prioritize fairness, transparency, and compliance when integrating AI models.
2 min. read|January 15, 2025
California Bars Home Insurers from Shedding Policies in Wildfire-Hit Areas

California Bars Home Insurers from Shedding Policies in Wildfire-Hit Areas

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has issued a moratorium blocking insurers from canceling or non-renewing policies in wildfire areas. Learn more here.
2 min. read|January 14, 2025
Farmers Insurance Taking on More Policies in California

Farmers Insurance Taking on More Policies in California

Farmers is reopening property insurance lines and increasing bandwidth for more new home insurance policies in California. Learn more here.
2 min. read|January 6, 2025
New Mexico’s Last-Resort Home Insurer May Get $50M to Expand, Raise Coverage Limits

New Mexico’s Last-Resort Home Insurer May Get $50M to Expand, Raise Coverage Limits

Learn more about plans to expand the New Mexico FAIR Plan to make home insurance more affordable and accessible.
2 min. read|December 19, 2024
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