A homeowner in North Carolina was greeted with a nasty surprise this year, a 41% increase in his insurance premium. On average, homeowners in North Carolina saw a rate jump of 7.5% on June 1st due to a settlement reached by the North Carolina Department of Insurance but this certainly doesn’t explain a 41% increase. Doug Corkhill is […]
Hurricane season is quickly approaching and one of the most important things to do before a storm hits is to make sure your insurance coverage is up to date and your coverage levels are sufficient in the event your home is damaged by severe weather. Regardless of whether you own a home or are renting, […]
According to Office of Insurance Regulation and leaders in the industry, Florida may finally be emerging from the insurance crisis that it has suffered through for the last decade. Insurance companies operating in the state are starting to stabilize rates and new insurance companies are entering the Florida market. Recently, the Office of Insurance Regulation […]
According to a recent ValuePenguin study, homeowners are having a harder time finding affordable insurance due to the property insurance crisis spreading around the country. The report found that a shocking two-thirds of homeowners have seen premium increases in 2024. Another 25% of homeowners said they were dropped by their insurance company which is a […]
Recently, Insurify released its third annual American Homeowner Insurance report which offers a detailed forecast of insurance trends in the U.S. for 2025. States that have a high risk of wildfires and severe weather will see the largest increases in homeowners insurance premiums. According to the report, Louisiana will see the largest premium increases with […]
According to a new Market Watch article, homeowners who are struggling with the cost of higher homeowner insurance premiums are making the move to policies with higher deductibles to help lower their costs. While this strategy may work for some, it is not the best idea for everyone. Data from the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) showed […]
Homeowners insurance is a necessity if you own a home, particularly if you are currently carrying a mortgage. Mortgage lenders require homeowners insurance to protect their investment in your home by always carrying homeowners insurance. If your insurance is cancelled or you are non-renewed it can be a huge problem. As wildfires and major windstorms […]
Homeowners insurance is a necessity to help protect your home, but there can be coverage gaps that you may not be aware of which can leave you unprotected. Flood and earthquake damage along with mold and other issues are excluded from most standard homeowners insurance policies. Here are some common exclusions that could leave you […]
According to a new report from Matic, the homeowner’s insurance market has shown signs of stabilizing roughly two years after major premium hikes and coverage challenges. Even though premiums are high, trends in the insurance industry show that a slowdown in premium growth may be coming. Here is a brief overview of the report and […]
One of the major costs of owning a home is protecting it with homeowners insurance. This will ensure your home is repaired or rebuilt if it is damage or destroyed by a covered peril. It also helps protect you against lawsuits, theft and even vandalism. If you have a mortgage on your home, your lender […]