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3 companies to drop insurance rates in Georgia
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (239+ words) ATLANTA " Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced three companies are lowering rates for Georgia customers. The announcement from King's office said Liberty Mutual and two state-based offices of its subsidiary Safeco will give Georgians "major rate reductions…...
Spring financial clean-up: 5 money moves to make before summer
11+ mon, 2+ day ago (1074+ words) Step out your door for a whiff of sweet spring air, and you might notice the economic sky is falling. Whether you follow the headlines or not, it's hard to ignore how little a dollar gets you these days. Most…...
Insurance investigations could see faster involvement from state inspectors if Georgia passes bill
3+ week, 1+ day ago (473+ words) ATLANTA " 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…...
Georgia insurance rate spikes for homeowners, up almost 36% since 2019
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (187+ words) ATLANTA " A recent study by LendingTree on the state of home insurance affordability in the U.S. showed that everyone is feeling the crunch as rates spike. In Georgia, homeowners saw their insurance premiums jump almost 12%. Since 2019, LendingTree said the state's seen…...
How a home warranty protects your home, even if you have home insurance
8+ mon, 2+ day ago (549+ words) New homeowners know that home insurance is an important (and often required) policy for home purchases. But did you know that a home warranty is also vital to protecting your most important asset? A home warranty offers budget protection against…...
Unlocking the benefits of bundling insurance policies: A comprehensive guide
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (826+ words) Bundling insurance policies can be one of the most effective ways to reduce your insurance rates. When you purchase multiple policies from the same provider, many insurers will reward you with a discount. These savings can be substantial, especially if…...
How renters insurance can save thousands after a disaster
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (360+ words) Disasters do not need to destroy an entire building to cause financial hardship. Even moderate damage can result in costly losses for renters. Common types of disasters that can lead to major expenses include: In these situations, landlords may repair…...
How to lower your insurance costs without compromising coverage
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (1297+ words) CheapInsurance.com explains that in addition to insurance discounts, there are a number of other ways to save money without compromising coverage, such as raising your deductible, bundling your insurance policies, and shopping around for the best insurance rates. How…...