TEXAS -- If you own an older home in East Texas, here's something you might be relieved to hear. Your insurance company can't refuse to cover your house simply because it's getting up there in years. And that includes your roof.
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) issued a bulletin pushing home insurance companies to give premium discounts to homeowners who make their homes more resistant to damage from storms and wildfires. TDI presses insurance discounts for Texans who strengthen their…
"Texans deserve fair access to home insurance, no matter the age of their home." For Texans living in older homes, many wonder whether insurance companies can refuse coverage just because a roof, wiring system, or air conditioning system has aged.
The asphalt roofing industry is pushing back against findings from a decade-long study of shingle performance, arguing the research should not justify age-based restrictions on roofs. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association issued a technical review of research released in September…
The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) is challenging the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS), citing technical concerns with research it recently released — and its new FORTIFIED age cap. Catch up quick: IBHS in late September published its…
Oct 30, 2026, 14:34 ET The article explains Texas minimum liability limits and what drivers should know about coverage after an accident. BAYTOWN, Texas, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What are the minimum auto insurance requirements in Texas? A HelloNation article featuring insights from Teri Cappadona…
Wondering why insurance companies are refusing to cover certain homes or vehicles in your neighborhood? A Texas database is giving residents a closer look at the reasons behind those decisions. The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has expanded an online…
October 26, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE – “Homeowners in Slidell come to us assuming there’s nothing they can do about their premium, when in reality their roof is often the single biggest lever they have,” said a spokesperson of Big Easy Roofers. “We wanted to…
President Trump delivers remarks at a midterm campaign rally in Sioux City, Iowa The problem is that getting an insurance company to actually pay for a new roof is rarely as simple as filing a claim and waiting for a…
Sugar Land, TX / Storyteller / Oct 22, 2026 / The Roof Problem Can Be Small Before the Insurance Problem Is Reign Roofing Key Facts Service area: Sugar Land, Richmond, Fort Bend County, and the Greater Houston area Credentials: Fully insured and bonded, with an…
Homeowners insurance in Texas: rates, insurers, regulators and new rules.
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Texas home insurance: the largest state market, led by State Farm; hail and hurricanes drive high premiums, and TWIA and the FAIR Plan are the backstops.