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Oklahoma family lives in shed as insurance suit reveals alleged fraud
10+ hour, 5+ min ago (60+ words) Oklahoma family lives in shed as insurance suit reveals alleged fraud'InsuranceNewsNet Oklahoma family lives in shed as insurance suit reveals alleged fraud An Oklahoma family, displaced by a tornado, has filed a lawsuit alleging Allstate pressured adjusters to alter damage…...
California insurance non-renewals continue in 2026 while thousands of homeowners search for coverage
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (104+ words) California insurance non-renewals continue in 2026 while thousands of homeowners search for coverage'InsuranceNewsNet California insurance non-renewals continue in 2026 while thousands of homeowners search for coverage Opening your mailbox should not feel like a gamble, yet for millions of Californians, it does....
Homeowners insurance rates could reemerge in Illinois legislative session
1+ week, 3+ day ago (961+ words) SPRINGFIELD " Illinois lawmakers are poised to make a second attempt at passing a bill that would give state regulators more authority to control the rising cost of homeowners insurance. Gov. JB Pritzker called for the legislation last summer after Bloomington-based…...
Are MS Coast homeowner insurance rate hikes easing? What experts, records say
1+ week, 3+ day ago (233+ words) Rate hikes on homeowners insurance appear to be easing in Mississippi, particularly along the Coast, where premiums have grown to rival house payments for some residents. "It's getting better," said Andy Case, director of property and casualty rating for the…...
Climate-resistant home upgrades agents should be recommending
1+ week, 3+ day ago (440+ words) There's no denying that resiliency home upgrades have proven to benefit both insurance carriers and policyholders alike, leading to fewer or smaller claims, more predictable risk, reduced damage, and safer properties that often allow for more affordable premiums. "Individuals can…...
Well-intended legislation won’t solve California’s insurance woes
1+ week, 3+ day ago (658+ words) The fundamental basis of insurance " pooling risk as a safety net for communities and industries alike " has been around for thousands of years. Since the days of ancient Babylon, policyholders pay a fractional cost of the value of their business…...
PREPARE FOR SPRING AND SUMMER STORMS WITH FLOOD INSURANCE FLOOD INSURANCE AWARENESS WEEK IS FEB. 1-7, 2026
3+ week, 4+ day ago (511+ words) The following information was released by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to learn about flood risks across the state and available flood insurance options during Flood Insurance Awareness Week, Feb....
Winter Storm Fern signals a new reality for home insurance
4+ week, 4+ hour ago (582+ words) Extreme weather is no longer an occasional disruption; it is rapidly reshaping the homeowners insurance market. Winter Storm Fern, which brought widespread ice, snow and prolonged freezing temperatures to at least 34 states, is now projected to generate insured losses well…...
As Florida property insurance crisis eases, here are key efforts to lower rates
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (96+ words) A rewards program for Florida homeowners without a claims history are among the property insurance-related bills that could lower your bill. This article is available to Insider Pro subscribers only. A rewards program for Florida homeowners without a claims history…...
Bill would require home insurers to consider wildfire prevention efforts
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (638+ words) Oregon homeowners who take steps to protect their homes from wildfire could pay less for property insurance under a southern Oregon state senator's proposal to require insurers to consider fire prevention efforts when setting rates. Sen. Jeff Golden, D-Ashland, modeled…...