2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (481+ words) Washington wildfires have produced an estimated $600 mn in insured losses so far, according to figures released by the state Office of the Insurance Commissioner. Residential losses account for roughly $535 mn of the total. The fires caused the most expensive wildfire…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (719+ words) In 2021, FEMA introduced Risk Rating 2.0, the National Flood Insurance Program still carries about $2.6 bn in annual premium subsidies, according to Neptune Flood Research Group. The remaining discounts are concentrated heavily among long-standing policyholders, non-primary residences and higher-value properties. FEMA introduced…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (338+ words) The Kansas Department of Insurance closed more than 3,000 consumer complaints across six major insurance lines in 2025. Its Consumer Assistance Division recovered nearly $29 mn for policyholders, representing a 147% increase from 2024. Complaints covered auto, health, homeowners and renters insurance, along with life,…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (549+ words) Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered state insurance regulators to take immediate steps aimed at reducing costs after homeowners premiums rose sharply across Texas. The average annual homeowners insurance premium in Texas increased 79% over six years, Abbott said. He directed…...