Tag: Homeowners Insurance

St. Louis Storms Expose Homeowners Insurance Coverage Gaps Amid Rising Premiums

Severe storms in St. Louis highlight critical gaps in homeowners insurance coverage amid rising premiums and underwriting challenges, impacting recovery and market stability.

Florida SB 180 May Raise Flood Insurance Costs by Limiting Mitigation

Florida's Senate Bill 180 aims to speed hurricane recovery but may increase flood insurance costs by restricting home elevation and stricter building codes, affecting thousands of homeowners and insurance markets.

Texas Passes Law Ending Insurance 'Widow Penalty' on Auto and Home Policies

Texas enacts Senate Bill 1238 to end the insurance 'widow penalty,' preventing rate hikes for surviving spouses on auto and home insurance. Effective Sept 2025.

Florida Homeowners Insurer Slide Advances IPO Ahead of Hurricane Season

Florida-based homeowners insurer Slide is advancing its IPO plans just before the Atlantic hurricane season, a critical period for underwriting and market risk assessment in P&C insurance.

Rising Homeowners Insurance Rates Reflect Increased Tornado and Hailstorm Risks

Homeowners insurance premiums rise sharply in tornado-prone U.S. states due to increased hail damage claims and changing severe weather patterns. Insurers adjust rates and coverage amid evolving risks.

Louisiana Advances Tax Credit for Fortified Roofs Amid Insurance Crisis

Louisiana Senate advances SB-28 to offer up to $10,000 tax credits for fortified roofs, aiming to reduce home insurance losses and stabilize rising premiums.

Texas Homeowners' Insurance Costs Rise Amid Regulatory Frameworks Allowing Rate Adjustments

Texas homeowners' insurance costs are rising due to severe weather and regulatory rules allowing insurers to adjust rates promptly. New legislation aims to address these challenges in the insurance market.

Colorado Home Insurance Rates Surge Amid Rising Wildfire Risks

Colorado faces significant home insurance premium increases due to wildfire risks and extreme weather, prompting new regulations to stabilize the market and support homeowners.

Motion Specialty Gains Lloyd’s Coverholder Status for Niche U.S. Homeowners and Flood Insurance

Motion Specialty has secured approval as a Lloyd's of London coverholder to underwrite specialty insurance products including High Value Homes and Flood coverage, leveraging data-driven underwriting and technology focused on wholesale distribution.

State Farm Receives Interim Approval for 17% California Home Insurance Rate Hike

State Farm obtains interim approval for a 17% rate increase on California home insurance policies due to wildfire claims and shrinking surplus. Further hearings will assess final rate legality and consumer protections.