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Thousands of US Communities Forgo Federal Flood Insurance
Thousands of communities, many in areas with high inland flood risks, don’t participate in the National Flood Insurance Program
October 23, 2024
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Severe Flood Risk Threatens Over One-Third of Global Population, Report Finds
The proportion of the population exposed to flood risk has consistently grown since 1975, and the number continues to increase.
3 min. read|October 23, 2024
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US Hit With 20 Billion-Dollar Climate Disasters So Far in 2024
Since 1980, the U.S. has had nearly 400 weather disasters that resulted in losses of $1 billion or more — 20 have occurred this year. Learn more here.
2 min. read|October 16, 2024
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Suing Over an Insurance Claim Often Leads to Smaller Payout, Experts Say
Litigation used to be the last resort. Now, deceptive attorney practices and third-party funding drive up claims costs while consumers get less.
3 min. read|October 11, 2024
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Rising Home Insurance Rates Hamper Customer Satisfaction and Drive Policy Shopping, Study Finds
Insurance rates are rising across the country, yet consumers appear hesitant to switch insurers. Learn more about the latest research from J.D. Power here.
2 min. read|September 25, 2024
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California Finalizes New Wildfire-Modeling Regulation to Mandate Coverage in High-Risk Areas
The California insurance commissioner invites the final round of public input on the proposed updates to Proposition 103 by Sept. 17.
3 min. read|September 19, 2024
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Farmers Seeking 22% Home Insurance Rate Hike in Ohio
Farmers Insurance subsidiaries submitted three rate increase filings in Ohio, seeking a 22% home insurance rate hike. Learn more here.
2 min. read|September 18, 2024
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Rising Reconstruction Costs May Keep Property Insurance Rates Climbing
Reconstruction costs have risen over 5% since 2023 and could affect homeowners insurance rates across the country.
3 min. read|September 18, 2024
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September 16, 2024
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California OKs 15% Rate Hike for Liberty Mutual Condo Policies
Condo insurance rates will increase an average of 15% next month for more than 34,000 Liberty Mutual policyholders.
1 min. read|September 12, 2024
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California Insurers Approved to Pass Hefty FAIR Plan Loss Assessment Costs on to Policyholders
California homeowners and businesses could face hefty temporary property insurance fees if the state’s insurer of last resort ever suffers losses that push it to the brink of insolvency.
3 min. read|September 12, 2024
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Allstate Gets OK for 34% Home Insurance Hike in California
Allstate customers in California will see their home insurance premiums rise when their policies next come up for renewal.
2 min. read|September 12, 2024