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7 Home Improvements to Lower Home Insurance Costs

7 Home Improvements to Lower Home Insurance Costs

Some home improvements, like installing a home security system or replacing your roof, could reduce your home insurance premiums.

November 20, 2023
7 Things Landlords Can’t Do (And One That They Can)

7 Things Landlords Can’t Do (And One That They Can)

What are your rights as a tenant in your state? Read on to find out.

November 20, 2023
What Is a Homeowners Insurance Declaration Page?

What Is a Homeowners Insurance Declaration Page?

A homeowners insurance declaration page contains important details about your policy, including what it covers, the deductibles, and the limits.

November 20, 2023
How Virginia Wildfires Could Impact Home Insurance Rates

How Virginia Wildfires Could Impact Home Insurance Rates

Virginia homeowners may see higher home insurance rates down the road because of the wildfires that led Gov. Glenn Youngkin to declare a state of emergency. Homeowners in “very high” risk areas pay nearly 2.5 times as much for home insurance than those in “very low” risk areas, according to Insurify’s analysis of Quadrant and FEMA data.

2 min. readNovember 14, 2023
Types of Homeowners Insurance Policies

Types of Homeowners Insurance Policies

No homeowners policy protects you against every possible threat. So which is truly the best for you?

November 13, 2023
Maui Wildfire Insurance Claims Already Top $1.3 Billion

Maui Wildfire Insurance Claims Already Top $1.3 Billion

Property loss claims stemming from the wildfires that ripped through Maui in August have topped $1.35 billion so far, the Hawai‘i Insurance Division reports.

2 min. readNovember 12, 2023
How to Buy Home Insurance (@CurrentYear)

How to Buy Home Insurance (2024)

: Wondering how to buy home insurance? This article can show you what you need to consider when making this important purchase.

November 7, 2023
What to Know About California’s New Plan to Bolster Home Insurance Market

What to Know About California’s New Plan to Bolster Home Insurance Market

Californians’ home insurance options shrunk significantly in 2023, with seven of the state’s 12 largest home insurance companies either limiting new business or leaving the state marketplace altogether. But the state’s governor and insurance commissioner recently took action aimed at curtailing the state’s growing insurance crisis.

4 min. readNovember 5, 2023
How to Switch Homeowners Insurance Companies

How to Switch Homeowners Insurance Companies

It’s possible to switch homeowners insurance companies when you have an escrow account. Here’s how to switch for a better deal.

October 27, 2023
Louisiana Homeowners Can Still Get $10K for Roof Improvements

Louisiana Homeowners Can Still Get $10K for Roof Improvements

Louisiana homeowners who missed out on the first two rounds of the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program (LFHP) still have a chance to get up to $10,000 from the state to fortify their roofs against hurricane damage. The application window opens at 12 p.m. on Nov. 6, 2023.

3 min. readOctober 26, 2023
New Michigan Slip-and-Fall Law Leaves Property Owners More Liable for Damages

New Michigan Slip-and-Fall Law Leaves Property Owners More Liable for Damages

Michigan property owners are now more legally responsible than ever for addressing hazards on their properties — no matter how obvious and avoidable a hazard might be. On July 28, 2023, the State Supreme Court ruled Michigan homeowners and businesses now have a duty to protect others from “open and obvious” hazards on their properties.

3 min. readOctober 24, 2023
Slide Insurance to Pick Up 86K Farmers Home Insurance Policies in Florida

Slide Insurance to Pick Up 86K Farmers Home Insurance Policies in Florida

Slide Insurance, a 2-year-old insurtech startup based in Tampa, announced it has acquired renewal rights for 86,000 Florida homeowners and condo owners policies from Farmers. Earlier this year, Farmers announced it will no longer sell home insurance in Florida.

2 min. readOctober 23, 2023
NEXT Insurance Set to Raise $100M+ in Late VC Funding Round

NEXT Insurance Set to Raise $100M+ in Late VC Funding Round

NEXT Insurance is raising at least $100 million — and as much as $250 million — in its latest round of funding, the industry news publication The Insurer recently reported.

1 min. readOctober 23, 2023
High Premiums Keep Florida Homeowners Stuck with State’s Insurer of Last Resort

High Premiums Keep Florida Homeowners Stuck with State’s Insurer of Last Resort

Florida homeowners who can’t find coverage from standard insurers turn to Citizens Property Insurance Corp. for affordable home insurance. Through its depopulation program, Citizens aims to help transfer its policyholders to private insurers. But high premiums from private insurers are prompting homeowners to stay with Citzens.

3 min. readOctober 18, 2023
Progressive Dropping 100K Home, Landlord Policies in Florida

Progressive Dropping 100K Home, Landlord Policies in Florida

Progressive announced it will non-renew 100,000 home insurance policies in Florida, leaving homeowners in the Sunshine State with even fewer insurance options.

2 min. readOctober 10, 2023