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Texas Home Insurers Send Non-Renewals as Hurricane Season Approaches

Texas Home Insurers Send Non-Renewals as Hurricane Season Approaches

Some Texas insurers are non-renewing home insurance policies in regions at risk for hurricane activity. Policyholders received nonrenewal notices shortly before the start of hurricane season.

3 min. readJune 17, 2024
How Much Is Homeowners Insurance on a $150,000 House? (@CurrentYear)

How Much Is Homeowners Insurance on a $150,000 House? (2024)

Homeowners insurance on a $150,000 home costs $1,511 per year, on average. Learn about the factors that affect home insurance costs.

June 17, 2024
How to Get Homeowners Insurance With a Bad Roof

How to Get Homeowners Insurance With a Bad Roof

While home insurance covers your home’s roof, insurers may limit coverage if it’s in poor shape. Here’s how to get homeowners insurance with a bad roof.

June 14, 2024
Best Condo Insurance Companies (@CurrentYear)

Best Condo Insurance Companies (2024)

Condo insurance protects your belongings and lifestyle and provides liability coverage. Here, you’ll find the top condo insurance companies.

June 14, 2024
Is Earthquake Insurance Worth It?

Is Earthquake Insurance Worth It?

Wondering if earthquake insurance is worth it for you? Learn the key features of earthquake policies to help you weigh the costs and benefits.

June 13, 2024
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Trampolines?

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Trampolines?

Homeowners insurance can cover trampolines. Learn more.

4 min. readJune 13, 2024
Nearly 33M Coastal Homes at Risk From ‘Very Active’ Hurricane Season, Report Says

Nearly 33M Coastal Homes at Risk From ‘Very Active’ Hurricane Season, Report Says

Hurricane season is here, and more than 32.7 million homes on the U.S. Gulf and East Coasts are at risk from hurricane damage. If the almost unimaginable happened and all sustained catastrophic damage, it would cost nearly $11 trillion to rebuild them, according to a new report by CoreLogic.

3 min. readJune 12, 2024
Best High-Risk Home Insurance (@CurrentYear)

Best High-Risk Home Insurance (2024)

High-risk homeowners insurance can be difficult to find. Explore your options today.

June 11, 2024
Ask an Agent: Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Fourth of July Fireworks Damage?

Ask an Agent: Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Fourth of July Fireworks Damage?

Fireworks caused an estimated 12,264 fires in 2021, including 2,082 structure fires and 316 vehicle fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Buddy Parkhurst, a licensed insurance agent with Insurify, weighs in on what people can do if fireworks damage their property and whether insurance would cover the damages.

3 min. readJune 10, 2024
Texas Windstorm Insurance and TWIA

Texas Windstorm Insurance and TWIA

If an insurer denies you windstorm coverage in Texas, you may be able to get a policy through TWIA. Learn more.

4 min. readJune 10, 2024
7 Ways to Lower Your Home Insurance Costs (@CurrentYear)

7 Ways to Lower Your Home Insurance Costs (2024)

Home insurance costs are based on a variety of factors. You can take several steps to lower your premiums, including shopping around.

June 7, 2024
What Is Dwelling Coverage?

What Is Dwelling Coverage?

Dwelling insurance is part of a standard home insurance policy. Learn more about what dwelling insurance covers.

June 7, 2024
Does Home Insurance Cover Water Damage?

Does Home Insurance Cover Water Damage?

Home insurance doesn’t always cover water damage, so it’s important to know when and how to submit a claim. Learn how to protect your home.

June 7, 2024
Relief in Sight? 9 Home Insurers Cut Rates in Florida

Relief in Sight? 9 Home Insurers Cut Rates in Florida

So far this year, nine homeowners insurance companies have filed for rate decreases in Florida, and 10 have filed to keep their rates unchanged in 2024, according to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR).

2 min. readJune 6, 2024
Washington State Requires Insurers to Better Explain Auto, Home Rate Increases

Washington State Requires Insurers to Better Explain Auto, Home Rate Increases

Home and auto insurers in Washington state will have to provide renewing policyholders with specific reasons why their premiums are increasing under a new rule from the state’s Office of the Insurance Commissioner.

2 min. readJune 6, 2024