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Insurance giants grapple with the sun’s trillion-dollar threat
4+ hour, 53+ min ago (1770+ words) Business news in association with With the sun at its most volatile state in a decade, the country and the world have never been more vulnerable to a solar storm. So while New Zealand's officials prepare for how to safeguard…...
Which States Limit Renters Insurance Requirements, And Which Do Not
7+ hour, 10+ min ago (357+ words) What varies by location is how much control state law gives landlords when requiring coverage. California Connecticut Delaware Illinois Maine Maryland Massachusetts New Jersey New York Oregon Rhode Island Vermont Washington Renters in these states are more likely to see…...
What Policyholders Should Know About Carrier Underwriting Tightening
12+ hour, 55+ min ago (457+ words) In recent years, carriers operating in Louisiana and Mississippi have faced increased claims activity related to hurricanes, flooding, wind damage, and secondary losses such as water intrusion and mold. Even properties that have not experienced direct losses can be affected,…...
Coon Rapids Approves 2026 Insurance Renewals With Sewer Backup Coverage
23+ hour, 47+ min ago (592+ words) In early 2026, the Coon Rapids City Council finalized the city's annual insurance renewals, approving a $439,675 comprehensive package designed to manage rising municipal risk while maintaining targeted protections for residents affected by sewer backups and water main breaks. The action, approved…...
DIY Home Security Upgrades That Can Lower Your Insurance Premium
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (78+ words) DIY Home Security Upgrades That Can Lower Your Insurance Premium Upgrading your home security can give you peace of mind, help minimize property damage, protect your family and even save you money on your home insurance rates. Ask Angi: Should…...
California’s Wildfire Blind Spots: Why Your “Safe” Zone Might Not Be » Live Insurance News
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (743+ words) Imagine feeling safe. Really safe. You check the federal maps. FEMA says your neighborhood is low risk. No red flags. No soaring premiums. You breathe easy. Then the fire comes. This isn't a hypothetical nightmare. It happened. According to a…...
What you need to know about insurance when it comes to wildfires
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (328+ words) January 9, 2026 / 1:48 PM PST / CBS LA One of the key takeaways of last year's January wildfires was that most Southern Californians are underinsured, as many as half of all homeowners in fact. Homeowners often rely on an insurer's computer models to…...
Armadillo CEO Challenges Home Warranty Industry's Core Assumptions with Actuarial Approach
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (259+ words) Armadillo CEO Challenges Home Warranty Industry's Core Assumptions with Actuarial Approach'citybuzz - The home warranty industry faces a fundamental reputation problem rooted in decades of prioritizing cost structures over customer experience, according to Matan Slagter, CEO and Co-Founder of Armadillo. With…...
Which states limit renters insurance requirements and which do not
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (267+ words) Renters in these states are more likely to see clearer limits on insurance demands written into landlord-tenant law, offering additional consumer safeguards and greater transparency in lease agreements. These protections are especially important in competitive rental markets where insurance requirements…...
Oklahoma Insurance Department offers guidance after Jan. 8 storms and tornado damage
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (188+ words) Oklahoma Insurance Department offers guidance after Jan. 8 storms and tornado damage'KOKH Oklahoma Insurance Department offers guidance after Jan. 8 storms and tornado damage The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) offers support to residents affected by the severe storms that hit central and…...