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Here's why your home insurance deductible may be higher than you think
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (14+ words) NBC 5 Chicago...
Your home insurance deductible may be higher than you think. Here's why
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (416+ words) More home insurers are promoting a specific type of policy to keep premiums down " but they can come with a big surprise. NBC 5 Responds" PJ Randhawa explains. One Hazel Crest woman found out the hard way when she overlooked the…...
Wildfires expand in Oregon and California, threatening homes and prompting evacuations
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (624+ words) Thousands of homes were under evacuation orders and warnings on Sunday from wildfires in Northern California wine country and central Oregon as crews battled the flames in dry, hot weather. The Pickett Fire, which had charred about 10 square miles (26 square…...
Pritzker calls for ban on companies instituting "unnecessary rate hikes" amid State Farm decision
9+ mon, 5+ day ago (395+ words) Illinois Gov. J. B. Pritzker is pushing for lawmakers to ban "severe and unnecessary rate hikes" after a major insurance company sought a substantial hike. This week, State Farm revealed that it plans to escalate insurance rates by more than 25% amid what…...
Major insurance company announces massive rate hike for Illinois homeowners
9+ mon, 5+ day ago (420+ words) Homeowners in Illinois could soon see massive insurance rate increases under a recent filing in the state. State Farm revealed plans for a substantial rate hike due to what it said was an increase catastrophic weather events. The change would…...