Tag: homeowners insurance premiums

How New Insurance Laws Could Change Auto and Home Insurance in Florida Forever

Ben Jones
Auto and Home Insurance in Florida

Florida Insurance Woes as Challenges Mount for Homeowners and Drivers Florida is at a crossroads when it comes to its insurance market, with homeowners and automotive policyholders grappling with escalating costs and industry instability. State lawmakers are taking on the issue with proposed laws that aim to create transparency, reduce premiums, and hold insurance companies accountable. However, with rising property insurance premiums and Florida’s rank as the most expensive state for car insurance, finding a workable solution is proving complex. Here’s a closer look at what’s happening, why it’s important,…

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California Faces Another Tough Blow as USAA Implements Steep Rate Increase

Ryan Cox
USAA Implements Steep Rate Increase

Significant Insurance Rate Hikes for USAA Customers in California California homeowners are facing significant financial adjustments as USAA Casualty Insurance Co. announces a sharp increase in insurance rates. Effective December 1, 2024, the company has implemented an average rate hike of 25.9%, with increases for some policyholders reaching a staggering 48.5%. This decision comes amid a broader pattern of rising insurance rates across California and reflects evolving challenges within the state’s already strained insurance market. Rate Increases Across USAA Subsidiaries The December rate hike is part of a wider adjustment…

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Allstate Reports Losses: What Does This Mean for the Market?

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Allstate reports losses

In a recent financial disclosure, The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) has reported significant catastrophe losses for January, posing new questions about the impacts on the broader insurance market. Key Financial Impacts Allstate’s estimated catastrophe losses have tallied up to $276 million pre-tax, or $218 million after-tax, for the month of January alone—a substantial hit to the corporation’s financials. Predominantly, these losses stem from two major events, accounting for the lion’s share—around 80%—of the total figure, although these have been slightly mitigated by favorable re-estimates of prior events’ reserves. Rate Adjustments…

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One in 10 US homes aren’t covered by property insurance

H. Cutner
Property insurance - Large family home

Though most homes have coverage, there are still many that remain entirely uninsured. The majority of US homes are covered by property insurance, but there has been a trend causing homeowners to drop their coverage, placing themselves at substantial financial risk. The Insurance Information Institute reports that as of 2023, 88 percent of homes in the US are covered. That said, this figure means that 12 percent of US homes are not protected by property insurance. Moreover, that number has more than doubled since 2014, when it was only 5…

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Colorado Homeowners Insurance Rates Experience a Staggering Uptick

Nordstrom
Homeowners’ insurance - high rates

Both house and condo owners have been watching their premiums head through their roofs. Condo owners in Louisville, Colorado have been reporting that their homeowners insurance rates have skyrocketed by 700 percent. This isn’t an isolated incident, as rates throughout the state have been rapidly rising this year. Colorado homeowners insurance premiums have been going up for a number of reasons, but they are mainly being linked to high inflation in addition to increasingly common and destructive wildfires, floods, and hailstorms. State Rep. Kyle Brown, a resident of Louisville, Colorado,…

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Keep homeowners liability insurance rates down with dog training tips

Angela Linders
homeowners liability insurance dog bite insurance

Knowing how to keep your pet under control can translate into a lower risk of premiums-hiking incidents. Most dogs are wonderful furry family members, which means that you’d never really think of the connection between Rover and how much you pay for homeowners liability insurance. However, losing control of your pet could lead to lawsuits, insurance claims, and other problems you may never have considered. Responsible dog ownership means keeping control, and that typically requires basic training. By taking the proper steps to prevent avoidable problems, you can keep your…

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Allstate homeowners insurance rates increase following 191 hike approvals

Logan B.
Allstate homeowners insurance rates - Home Money - Rates

The insurer has the green light to raise its premiums for property owners across 43 states. Following the receipt of 191 approvals from state regulators in 2020, Allstate homeowners insurance rates can rise in as many as 43 states. This would produce a premiums increase of an estimated $222.3 million, according to an S&P Global Market Intelligence analysis. Conversely, State Farm’s filings suggest that they will be reducing their premiums in 17 states. At the same time that Allstate homeowners insurance rates filings were seeking to increase premiums, State Farm…

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