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Record Numbers of Homeowners Are Losing or Dropping Insurance'and Facing Legal Trouble
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (890+ words) Few people enjoy paying for homeowners insurance, but most understand the financial devastation that can result from going without it. As homeownership costs skyrocket and coverage becomes harder to obtain, however, millions of Americans are questioning whether they can afford…...
Southern California homeowners face soaring insurance premiums
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (80+ words) For millions of Southern California homeowners, insurance is becoming harder to afford as rates soar. Some are even being told their policies are no longer being reviewed by a person, but instead by an algorithm. KTLA's David Lazarus has details....
Tips for filing insurance claims as Michigan faces severe weather
13+ hour, 58+ min ago (358+ words) As severe weather and flooding continue to affect communities across the state, the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services offers tips to help residents with filing insurance claims. The agency also warns of fraud and scams that follow severe…...
Hail risk biggest driver for homeowner insurance costs in Colorado, new data shows
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (63+ words) Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Colorado is no stranger to hailstorms, and new data just released shows that hail risk is the biggest contributing factor to the. .. Colorado is no stranger…...
How Arizonans can apply for Choice Home Warranty restitution
3+ week, 2+ day ago (170+ words) Arizonans who purchased a home warranty from Choice Home Warranty can now apply for a slice of restitution secured in a recent court settlement. Residents who purchased a warranty for an Arizona property over the phone from Choice Home Warranty…...
So Cal homeowners face soaring insurance premiums, policies reviewed by A. I.
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (510+ words) For millions of Southern California homeowners, insurance is becoming harder to afford as rates soar. Some are even being told their policies are no longer being reviewed by a person, but instead by an algorithm. "Well, it's not fair. It's…...
Deciding where to live in Peoria could change your auto insurance rate
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (438+ words) PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) " Auto insurance liability coverage in Peoria Heights is, on average $50 more expensive than in Peoria, according to car service platform Way. And a study by a New York-based company might have a reason why. Or your credit score....
Congress extended US flood insurance, but the clock is already ticking again
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (546+ words) After a three-day partial federal government shutdown, Congress has reauthorized the National Flood Insurance Program until Sept. 30. For North Carolina homeowners who rely on federally backed flood insurance, the extension offers a brief respite from disruptions in home sales and…...
Mobile Homes Are Booming'but Insuring Them Is Still Tricky and Pricey
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (1276+ words) As housing affordability becomes a top priority for many Americans, mobile and manufactured homes are gaining popularity'particularly in states where lower upfront costs and faster build times are driving demand. But with these benefits come unique considerations, especially when it…...
Competition increases as 2 new property insurers start in Florida. What it means for you
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (730+ words) On the heels of the Florida property insurance market's most profitable year in nine years " despite three hurricanes hitting the state in 2024 " opening an insurance business is getting more popular. Two new insurers are poised to offer Sunshine State homeowners…...