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Pritzker gets his insurance regulation bill out of both chambers
10+ hour, 55+ min ago (564+ words) PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) " Last summer, State Farm increased its home insurance rate by 27%, much to the outrage of Gov. JB Pritzker. Fast forward to the last days of the Illinois Spring Session, state lawmakers passed two bills that now allow the…...
Many Americans Can't Afford Home Insurance
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (41+ words) Yahoo Americans in some income brackets and some areas can't afford home insurance. There are two reasons. There are more violent storms. And insurance companies are turning down claims, especially for these storms....
Illinois bill would regulate auto insurance rates
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (106+ words) A bill headed to Gov. JB Pritzker in Illinois would change regulations for auto insurance rates. Capitol News Illinois reports Senate Bill 714 would require auto insurance companies to give customers. .. A bill headed to Gov. JB Pritzker in Illinois would…...
Homeowners see insurance premiums rise, experts share ways to save
1+ week, 1+ day ago (21+ words) Yahoo Homeowners see insurance premiums rise, experts share ways to save...
California's FAIR Plan rates expected to increase by nearly 30%
1+ week, 5+ day ago (25+ words) Yahoo Insurance premiums through the California FAIR Plan are expected to increase by nearly 30%....
FAIR plan insurance rate hike approved for residents in fire-prone areas
1+ week, 5+ day ago (37+ words) Yahoo A major rate hike is coming to California's insurance plan of last resort, impacting thousands of residents in fire-prone areas. Anne Makovec reports....
Bay Area homeowners face looming 30% FAIR Plan insurance rate hikes
1+ week, 6+ day ago (55+ words) Yahoo Thousands of Bay Area homeowners living in fire-prone areas are bracing for significant insurance rate hikes this fall. California's FAIR Plan, considered the state's insurance of last resort, has announced it will raise rates by an average of 30% starting…...
Colorado bets on hail-proof roofs to rein in surging home insurance costs
2+ week, 2+ day ago (318+ words) Colorado homeowners could soon get some relief from one of the state's biggest financial headaches: soaring insurance bills. On the final day of the legislative session, lawmakers passed Senate Bill 155, a measure aimed at helping homeowners install hail-resistant roofs in…...
As hurricane season nears, South Florida homeowners weigh risks of flood insurance
3+ week, 9+ hour ago (40+ words) Yahoo Florida ranks among the most expensive states in the nation for home insurance, prompting some South Florida homeowners to forgo coverage altogether, even as hurricane season approaches....
Home Insurance Weather Disasters You're Not Prepared For
3+ week, 4+ day ago (45+ words) Yahoo You'd be surprised what isn't covered by your home or renter's insurance policy, especially if you read the fine print. Here's what to look for when purchasing insurance for your home....