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Texas hailstorms highlight the importance of homeowners insurance

April 20, 2016April 20, 2016 S.Vagus

Hailstorms batter Northern Texas, showing consumers the need for insurance coverage Northern Texas was recently the victim of a major hailstorm, which has highlighted the need for comprehensive homeowners insurance coverage. In the Dallas area, insurers experienced a flood of claims, which were the result of a hailstorm that passed through the region. As with all natural disasters, the hailstorm struck without warning, causing significant damage to property and vehicles in some parts of the region. Some homeowners have been experiencing hail damage for weeks due to unfavorable weather patterns.…

Flood Re could provide affordable flood insurance in the United Kingdom

April 14, 2016April 13, 2016 Nordstrom

UK homeowners may be able to find inexpensive policies through new government program The United Kingdom’s new flood insurance program, called Flood Re, may be able to help homeowners in high-risk flood regions acquire the coverage they need affordably. The program is designed to ensure that homeowners have effective insurance protection against floods. Currently, many homeowners are paying massive insurance premiums for their flood coverage. The UK government intends to resolve this issue with the new insurance program, which aims to provide consumers with lower premiums. Floods can cause severe…

Chubb bundles cyber bullying coverage with its homeowners insurance policies

April 7, 2016April 6, 2016 Nordstrom

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…

Citizens wants to address the rising cost of homeowners insurance coverage

March 24, 2016March 23, 2016 Nordstrom

Florida homeowners insurance, Citizens Property

Citizens may petition governor to investigate rising homeowners coverage premiums A member of Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance’s governing board has suggested that the state-run insurer should ask Governor Rick Scott to convene a special panel to address concerns regarding rising water damage costs. The panel would also highlight litigation that may be leading to higher homeowners insurance premiums in South Florida. Citizens Property Insurance is concerned that such litigation is eroding the financial standing of insurance companies throughout the state. Insurers are facing major financial risks due to rising costs…

Homeowners and auto insurance premiums on the rise in Ohio

March 10, 2016March 9, 2016 Nordstrom

Homeowners and auto coverage is growing more expensive in Ohio Auto insurance rates in Ohio are expected to rise in 2016, along with homeowners insurance premiums. The Ohio Insurance Institute has announced that auto premiums are set to rise by an average of 3.3%, whereas homeowners coverage will become 2.9% more expensive, on average. Even with the increases in premiums, Ohio is well below the national average in terms of the cost of auto and homeowners insurance coverage. In terms of homeowners coverage, Ohio is ranked the ninth lowest when…