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Is a "Fortified" roof the secret to lowering insurance? Louisiana lawmakers think so
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (334+ words) As the legislative session kicks off this Monday, some Louisiana lawmakers are arriving at the Capitol with a singular focus: making the state more affordable. At the heart of that mission is a push to overhaul the state's homeowners' insurance…...
Louisiana insurance commissioner is focusing on insurance discounts for fortified roofs
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (1183+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Manship School News Service) " Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple is working with a national panel of insurance commissioners to establish a targeted discount rate for homeowners who install a fortified roof. The benchmarks will be minimum discounts…...
Florida Senate backs plan to help lower-income condo owners with insurance costs
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (42+ words) Florida Senate backs plan to help lower-income condo owners with insurance costs'Yahoo With condo costs still a major issue across Florida, state lawmakers are advancing a proposal aimed at helping lower-income owners strengthen their buildings and potentially lower insurance bills....
Louisiana bill targets credit, ZIP code in insurance rates
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (164+ words) SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) " Affordability is a huge concern among Americans, so it's no surprise that when the 2026 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature starts on Monday, lawmakers will present several bills targeting the cost of goods and access. The…...
Florida bill aims to help first-time homebuyers
1+ week, 1+ day ago (31+ words) Florida bill aims to help first-time homebuyers'Yahoo A Florida lawmaker's proposal to help first-time homebuyers cover down payments and closing costs has taken a significant step toward becoming law....
Insurance investigations could see faster involvement from state inspectors if Georgia passes bill
1+ week, 4+ day ago (507+ words) Georgia lawmakers want to lower insurance costs for families and make it easier to hold "bad actor" insurance companies accountable. House Bill 1344, the Georgia Insurance Affordability and Claims Integrity Act, would strengthen the Commissioner of Insurance's ability to enforce state…...
The 'cost of doing business'? Why some RI businesses are paying more for fire inspections.
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (1556+ words) Businesses in a handful of Rhode Island communities are now paying an additional $20 filing fee for each inspection report of safety equipment such as fire alarms and sprinklers " on top of the cost of having the devices examined regularly. But…...
Homeowner's insurance: Rates & coverage | 2 Wants to Know
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (38+ words) With property taxes increasing in Guilford County, people are wondering if their homeowner's insurance will go up as well. With property taxes increasing in Guilford County, people are wondering if their homeowner's insurance will go up as well....
Oregon bill would require home insurers to consider wildfire prevention efforts
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (558+ 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…...
Florida insurance costs up for debate as lawmakers return
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (527+ words) (The Center Square) " Florida's insurance market has stabilized in recent years as more companies entered the state and others lowered costs. But homeowners and drivers are still paying some of the highest rates in the nation, and the affordability debate…...