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Homeowners, builders can lower risk of damage from wildfires
3+ hour, 9+ min ago (250+ words) Homeowners, builders can lower risk of damage from wildfires'News On 6 Homeowners, builders can lower risk of damage from wildfires Experts recommend fire-resistant building features and vegetation management to protect homes from wildfires and potentially lower insurance costs. The Oklahoma Insurance…...
State Farm announces $5 billion cash back to auto customers, averaging $100 per payout
1+ week, 3+ day ago (178+ words) State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company announced it will pay $5 billion in cash back to customers through a dividend they recently received State Farm Mutual said that starting this summer, it will make one-time distribution to qualifying customers across more…...
Judge orders State Farm to release records, execs for depositions
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (481+ words) An Oklahoma County judge ordered State Farm to produce internal documents and make executives available for depositions. The case could affect homeowners statewide. An Oklahoma County judge has ordered State Farm to turn over disputed internal documents and make company…...
Oklahoma investigation raises questions about State Farm hail claims
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (517+ words) An Oklahoma Watch investigation details lawsuits alleging reduced wind and hail insurance payouts by State Farm. State leaders are now weighing legal action. An Oklahoma-based investigation into State Farm homeowners insurance claims is drawing national attention as state leaders consider…...
Oklahoma Lawmakers Push for more transparent, affordable home insurance
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (332+ words) Oklahomans are facing rising insurance costs, with many people relying on larger companies who may not have people's best interest in mind. State lawmakers are working on legislation to ensure people are getting the best prices from companies who will…...
AG Drummond files motion to join case alleging State Farm limited hail insurance payouts
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (337+ words) Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed a motion Thursday to intervene in a case alleging that State Farm Fire and Casualty Company operated a coordinated program to limit roof-related insurance payouts by denying or reducing valid hail and wind claims....
What to do when your car is damaged by hail in Tucson
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (695+ words) Wednesday, November 27th 2019, 3:00 am So your car was hit by hail now what?! In Tucson, we are used to the heat, and we are used to the monsoons. But occasionally storm season brings another surprise that isn't easy to prepare for…...
Inside a Florida lab testing how well equipment can withstand lightning strikes
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (475+ words) Thursday, July 3rd 2025, 12:16 pm About 40 million lightning strikes hit the ground in the U.S. each year, according to the'Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While lightning lasts for less than a second and is only about as thick as a broomstick, it…...
Oklahoma Homeowners Pay 93 Percent National Average For Insurance
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (88+ words) Thursday, April 3rd 2014, 4:34 pm Oklahoma homeowners are paying the highest insurance rates in the country, according to new data. Insurance premiums in Oklahoma are paying $1,564, which is 93 percent higher than the national average, homeownersinsurance.com reports. The second highest premiums were…...
What's behind Oklahoma's skyrocketing home insurance costs?
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (313+ words) Tuesday, July 15th 2025, 5:53 am Oklahoma has claimed the top spot in the U.S. for the most expensive home insurance rates, with an average rate of $6,133. Homeowners in Oklahoma pay 119% more than the national average of $2,801. According to Lending Tree Analyst Rob Bhatt,…...