Homeowners insurance companies in Ohio look at ‘high-risk’ dog breeds

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Owners of pit bulls, among others, say that they have experienced bias when they seek policies. Ohio has had a regulation in place for about three years that has stated that the owners of all breeds of dog must be treated equally, but this has created a certain degree of controversy when it comes to homeowners insurance policies. Some dog owners have said that the breed of their pets have placed a sizeable barrier in their way. Among those challenges, homeowners insurance has been at the top of the list.…

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California homeowners insurance could be tough for pit bull owners

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Households that include certain breeds of dog could soon find that they are being denied coverage. Homeowners insurance companies across California are starting to make the decision as to whether or not they will be continuing to cover properties in which the owners have certain breeds of dog such as pit bulls. These breeds are being seen as a potential liability, and the risk is deemed too high by some insurers. There have been reports of certain homeowners insurance companies – including The Hartford, which was mentioned in an article…

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Homeowners insurance in Connecticut may be banned from dog discrimination

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A lawmaker is seeking to make it illegal for insurers to inquire about the breed of a policyholder’s dog. A Connecticut lawmaker is now moving forward in an effort to ban homeowners insurance companies from being able to ask about or discriminate against the breed of a policyholder’s dog, when they are issuing coverage within that state. Republican Rep. Brenda Kupchick is trying to make it easier for certain dog owners to obtain coverage. Kupchick, of Fairfiel, Connecticut, has stated that her constituents have found it challenging to the point…

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Liability insurance may be required for Pit Bull owners in Tennessee

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Dog owners in the state may soon have to purchase additional coverage for certain breeds. Tennessee Pit Bull owners are paying close attention to a new bill that has been proposed in the state, in which the State House committee is considering making liability insurance a requirement. This particular breed has a bad reputation for aggression, despite the fact that many owners have perfectly gentle pets. Many people believe that because some Pit Bulls have been associated with violent acts, it makes perfect sense that their owners should have to…

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Insurance news for California homeowners includes less pit bull coverage

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Farmers has announced that it will no longer be providing coverage to pit bull breed owners. Farmers in California has just announced its latest insurance news, that it will be dropping coverage for the owners of pit bull dogs, which follows with a trend that is increasing across the country with certain breeds. Owners of the breed have been expressing surprise and upset about the decision made by their insurer. Many owners feel that this insurance news makes assumptions about themselves and their pets that are unfair and unjust. The insurer has…

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