Author: Marc

Home insurance rates are consuming more of Americans’ incomes

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Insurance rates - Eating money

Auto premiums are also eating into a larger portion of the typical US budget as well. Millions of Americans have been shopping around for better auto and home insurance rates as these monthly expenses continue to consume a larger portion of their budgets in an increasingly expensive world. The challenge is to find the coverage they need without having to sacrifice protection from their policies. Though inflation appears to be slowing down in a number of important categories, providing welcome ease to the rising strain on families doing everything they…

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Insurance rates are climbing sharply in hurricane-affected US states

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home Insurance rates on the rises in hurricane states

Insurers are leaving or reducing their selling activities in states where severe storms are common. Though Florida has been the state most commonly in the spotlight as its insurance rates skyrocket due to the increasing risk and cost associated with the rising frequency and severity of hurricanes, other states affected by these storms are also experiencing climbing premiums. Climate change has been raising the risk of hurricane damage while inflation drives up repair costs. This means that while property owners continue to face rising expenses for everyday products and services,…

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New marine insurance facility established for Ukraine grain exports

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Marine Insurance - Ukraine Grain Exports

The facility was created along with Ukrainian authorities to use the country’s sea corridor. Ukrainian authorities and marine insurance broker Miller have collaborated to create a new marine coverage facility for Ukraine’s grain experts using the country’s sea corridor. In July, Russia backed out of a UN-supported deal to allow Ukraine’s grain exports to sail from three ports. Since Russia’s withdrawal from the deal, Kyiv has created what it refers to as a new temporary humanitarian corridor for the purpose of sidestepping the stoppage Russia has put in place. Recently,…

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Federal long-term care insurance premiums to rise as much as 86 percent

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Long-term care insurance - Premiums Rise

Enrollees in the federal program are preparing themselves for even more expensive coverage in 2024. Americans enrolled in the Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) are getting ready to pay even more for their coverage next year after having faced regular increases for several consecutive years. The Office of Personnel Management has announced that there will be a rate hike for current enrollees. The Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program is run by the Office of Personnel Management. It announced that current enrollees should expect to see higher rates for 2024.…

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Is your house and home insurance ready for a strong El Niño?

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Home insurance - El Nino

The last time there was a similar El Niño event, the increased rainfall doubled claims at Mercury. As of this month, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a statement predicting a significant El Niño event, which has insurers bracing for increased home insurance claims. The conditions are already building, and strength is only expected to rise as winter gets nearer. El Niño is a type of abnormally warm Pacific Ocean temperature near the equator. When this happens, though the change in temperature may seem slight, the impact on…

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