Insurance rates have been climbing for a number of reasons: Storms have become more frequent and severe, inflation and labor shortages have driven up the cost of repairs and home values have increased, requiring larger policies. The biggest jumps occurred in Texas, Arizona and Utah, which were among 25 states in total that posted double-digit surges last year. In some places, including Florida, rates are up more than 40 percent over the past five years.
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The Hidden Driver of Soaring Home Insurance Costs
One leading, but little-discussed, cause of this coverage crunch: a big increase in the cost of reinsurance policies. Now all eyes are on a round of reinsurance renewals currently under way in Florida and elsewhere that will help determine whether more premium increases are in store for homeowners.
Travelers Insurance Raising California Home Rates by 15% on Average
One of California’s largest home insurers is raising rates for hundreds of thousands of state policyholders by an average of 15.3%, the latest move by a major insurer to boost homeowners’ premiums in the face of growing wildfire risk.
Farmers CEO: Some Insurance Premiums Will Mirror the Cost of Mortgages
The owners of homes that will almost certainly suffer a total loss within the next 20 to 30 years should prepare to pay insurance premiums on par with a mortgage, according to Farmers Chief Executive Officer Raul Vargas.
Homeowners Take Risks to Lower Their Insurance Bills
Homeowners in search of relief from rising insurance bills are offering to pay more out of pocket in the event of fire, theft or other damage to their property.
Homeowners Putting Off Home Upkeep, Risking Damage
New Agency Forward survey suggests many U.S. homeowners are not prioritizing maintenance, even if it jeopardizes their property.
Insurer’s Retreat in Florida Signals Crisis with No Easy Fix
Insurers are trapped in a riddle: In a world where the risk of costly disasters is rising but high premiums are squeezing policyholders and angering state regulators, how can they continue to make money?