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Homeowners insurance premiums expected to skyrocket in some U.K. regions

April 15, 2013April 13, 2013 G. Turner

The price of coverage is expected to soar in areas where floods are known to occur. Properties that are located in areas that are at risk of flooding in Scotland could soon be facing a considerable increase in the cost of their homeowners insurance now that a deal that had been in place to guarantee affordable protection is nearing its expiration date. Homes impacted by the winter floods, recently, or that are located in areas of increased risk are being cautioned. The next time that homeowners insurance policies are renewed…

Homeowners insurance rates in Florida may spike under new bill

April 12, 2013April 30, 2013

Property owners could find themselves paying a great deal more should SB1770 pass. If a new Senate Bill (SB 1770) is able to pass the Florida Legislature, property owners purchasing homeowners insurance coverage through Citizens could be facing steep rates. The complex bill made its way relatively smoothly through the Senate of the state. Throughout that time, lawmakers have been hearing considerable figures regarding the costs that would be faced within the state if a large hurricane should strike. These figures included $100 billion in possible damages, over $9 billion…

Homeowners insurance bill would change the rates in North Carolina

April 10, 2013April 30, 2013

Legislators from coastal communities are hoping to make the rate system different and more transparent. Lawmakers that are representing coastal North Carolina counties where residents are feeling high frustrations about the skyrocketing cost of homeowners insurance, have now introduced a number of bills that would change the way that the state regulates the rates that are charged as well as to add transparency to the system as a whole. One of the two primary measures has already been receiving bipartisan support as there are sponsors from both parties. Both Republicans…

Homeowners insurance in South Carolina could see premiums reduction

March 28, 2013March 26, 2013 G. Turner

A new bill would introduce considerable reform to the property owners of the state. A legislator in South Carolina has taken the first shot at implementing major changes to the homeowners insurance system in the state for the first time in six years, with the goal of bringing down the cost of the coverage. The proposed bill would offer coastal insurers with tax credits and provide consumers with improved comparison shopping. This homeowners insurance bill was introduced by state Senator Tom Davis (R-Beaufort) and will open the debate regarding a…

Homeowners insurance gets the attention of new lawmakers in Florida

March 11, 2013March 10, 2013 Logan B.

Florida lawmakers aim to take action on homeowners insurance Lawmakers from Southern Florida are looking to make get their hands on a larger share of the state budget as well as put a stringent cap on homeowners insurance rates throughout the state. The state’s upcoming legislative session will prove to be very important for homeowners insurance in Florida, as lawmakers continue to work toward solutions concerning the problems with the state’s Citizens Property Insurance as well as fraud. The lawmakers from Southern Florida claim that they are working to address…