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Critics: Arizona wildfire liability plans lacking
6+ hour, 11+ min ago (1732+ words) PHOENIX " A 2025 law shielding Tucson Electric Power, Arizona Public Service and other electric utilities from most lawsuits if their equipment sparks a catastrophic wildfire had just one requirement: The power companies must create comprehensive plans to minimize the risk of…...
Home warranty company to pay restitution to Arizona customers
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (859+ words) PHOENIX " A home warranty company accused of defrauding Arizonans for a decade has finally agreed to provide restitution. Under a deal announced Tuesday, Choice Home Warranty will pay $11.8 million that will provide reimbursement to customers who bought what they thought…...
Rosie on the House: Protecting homes from Arizona's natural disasters
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (974+ words) Jim Kowalski, a Rosie on the House Certified Partner and co-owner of Kowalski Construction, said many homeowners are surprised by how quickly things can go wrong when the weather shifts from calm to severe. Monsoon season brings some of the…...
The state of home insurance in 2026: Increasing rates, climate change, and consumer frustration
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1052+ words) Rate increases over the past few years have been hitting homeowners hard, thanks to increasingly volatile weather, inflation, and other factors. 2026 should see stabilization in the home insurance market, but, depending on where you live, you probably shouldn't count on…...
Homeowners insurance and earthquake coverage: Which states offer protection?
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (705+ words) Earthquake damage is not covered by a standard homeowners insurance policy in the United States. Instead, earthquake protection is typically available either as a separate earthquake policy or an endorsement added to a homeowners policy, depending on the state and…...
Deal reached in measure to limit wildfire liability for Arizona utilities
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (987+ words) The latest version of the bill gives Arizona utilities new liability protection, but it still allows some lawsuits against them if their equipment sparks a major blaze. PHOENIX " A deal has been reached over a measure that initially gave sweeping…...
Bill to limit Arizona utilities' wildfire liability set to dim
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (1589+ words) Here's the latest for Sunday, March 23 2025: Pope Francis returns to Vatican after five weeks of hospitalization; Gaza's Health Ministry says more than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed during the war between ISrael and Hamas; Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative…...