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What is the homeowners insurance 80/20 rule everyone is talking about?

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Homeowners insurance - What is the 80-20 rule

It seems that everyone agrees that this is a solid strategy, but what exactly is it referring to? Trying to purchase the ideal homeowners insurance coverage can easily feel overwhelming, as there is a great deal to take into account, and most people don’t have a tremendous amount of experience in all its intricacies. The coverage is meant to protect you financially against home damage, burglaries or liability. The 80/20 rule is a strategy meant to help simplify that process and ensure that the right amount of homeowners insurance coverage…

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Many US homeowners are shocked at how high their flood risk score really is

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Every American homeowner is finding out how much of a risk their property is truly facing. This month, every current and potential homeowner in the United States has access to the flood risk score of their property (or one they are considering for purchase). Many find themselves amazed at how high their property’s risk of flooding has been assessed to be. America’s flood risk score is being reassessed by First Street. This is a part of a broader effort to provide current homeowners and prospective home buyers, and the real…

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Chubb bundles cyber bullying coverage with its homeowners insurance policies

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Chubb is now offering coverage for cyber bullying Insurer Chubb Limited has announced that it will be adding cyber bullying to its homeowners insurance policies. These policies will cover several costs, including those associated with mental health treatment, legal expenses, and lost wages. For many, cyber bullying is a very real issue that can cause significant trauma. Since the advent of the Internet, those with malicious intent have targeted various types of people, some doing so for the sake of entertainment. Chubb intends to provide these people with some degree…

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Homeowners insurance premiums to fall in Louisiana

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Citizens Property Insurance is making cuts to homeowners insurance premiums Louisiana’s Citizens Property Insurance has announced that it will be lowering homeowners insurance premiums beginning on June 30. The state-run agency’s board of directors voted to approve rate reductions, which may reduce the financial pressure of homeowners with coverage through the state. Citizens Property Insurance notes that the driving factor behind rate reductions is the falling cost of reinsurance. This year, the cost of the agency’s reinsurance coverage is expected to fall by as much as 5%. Average cost of…

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Homeowners insurance premiums may grow in Texas due to natural disasters

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2015 has been filled with natural disasters, placing pressure on Texas insurers This has been a troublesome year for many homeowners in the United States when it comes to natural disasters. In Texas, powerful storms have left many homeowners with damaged properties and the storms may have a significant impact on homeowners insurance overall. Insurers are expected to experience financial losses due to the high number of claims that have received as a result of the storms in Texas and this may lead to higher insurance premiums in 2016. Hail…

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