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USAA Home Insurance Rates Climbing for 265,000 California Homeowners
Home insurance rates are about to increase dramatically for hundreds of thousands of California policyholders. State insurance regulators recently approved rate increases for two of USAA’s largest subsidiaries.
2 min. read|November 19, 2024
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Got Flood Insurance? You’ll Be Able to Make Monthly Payments Come January
Flood insurance policyholders renewing or buying new coverage after Dec. 31 can opt for monthly payments instead of an annual up-front sum.
3 min. read|November 12, 2024
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Milton Lands Among Top 10 Costliest Hurricanes for Insured Losses
Hurricane Milton is among the top 10 costliest Hurricanes for insured losses, but Helene was deadlier.
2 min. read|October 31, 2024
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Cost-Sharing Bill Would Spread Natural Disaster Losses Across Unaffected States
U.S. states could soon share in the cost of keeping insurers afloat after catastrophic natural disasters anywhere in the country, under a new bill put forth by a Florida congressman.
2 min. read|October 30, 2024
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Colorado Pushes Insurers to Incentivize Wildfire Mitigation Efforts
As insurers cut coverage to avoid expensive wildfire claims, homeowners have few options and little incentive to make pricey mitigation improvements.
3 min. read|October 30, 2024
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No Rate Hike for Texas Windstorm Insurer, State Insurance Regulator Decides
The Texas Department of Insurance has blocked a Texas Windstorm Insurance Association rate increase request. But it’s not all good news for policyholders.
2 min. read|October 30, 2024
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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