Homeowners insurance customers in Florida receive explanation for cost hikes

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The commissioner in the state has released a statement to property owners to explain the rates. The homeowners insurance head in Florida has released a statement that has said that there is a reason that the cost of coverage has not been falling despite the fact that one of the biggest expenses typically faced by insurers is now an area in which they are saving money. In fact, the commissioner went on to caution that the rates for this coverage may continue to rise. As some homeowners insurance companies have…

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Homeowners insurance reminder issued by State Farm about multiple claims

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The insurer released this statement because many policyholders feel it should work like a bank account. State Farm has issued a reminder to homeowners insurance policyholders to help them to keep in mind that a policy is not the same as a bank account, so the premiums being paid are not an amount that is being amassed so that it will be guaranteed to be available later on. The statement was made in response to many policyholders’ shock when it didn’t function as a savings account. This has become quite…

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Homeowners insurance prices shouldn’t be affected by Oklahoma tornadoes

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The major storms that the state has seen should not cause its premiums to increase, says the commissioner. Following the devastation from the tornadoes and the massive storms that have struck central Oklahoma over the last few weeks, homeowners insurance customers have been worried that this will increase their risk level and will cause their premiums to skyrocket. However, the commissioner has released a statement to assuage those fears and has said that increases will hold off. Commissioner John Doak has released a statement that has said that the homeowners…

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Homeowners insurance from Frontline moves into Delaware

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The company has just announced its licensing expansion into the state for coastal property coverage. One of the leading coastal homeowners insurance companies in the United States has just announced that its expansion is continuing and that this now includes licensing to sell its policies in Delaware. This will add one more option for property owners in the state and will help to boost competition. According to the president of the insurer, “Coastal coverage for homeowners is a primary focus for us. Delaware has shown continued growth in its beach…

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Largest private homeowners insurance company in Florida turning a profit

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Universal flipped into the black when it saw a positive result from the fourth quarter. In the fourth quarter, the largest privately owned homeowners insurance company, Universal Insurance, flipped to a profit, showing considerable improvements over the year before. In 2011, the company had posted a loss of $2.3 million in the same quarter. For 2012, the homeowners insurance company, based in Fort Lauderdale, posted a net income of $4.4 million. It also saw its direct premiums written rise to $174.6 million during that last quarter, when compared to 2011…

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