North Carolina’s Biggest Insurance Hike in Years

North Carolina Home Insurance

North Carolina Homeowners Face Rising Insurance Premiums Amid Settlement Agreement North Carolina homeowners will soon see their insurance premiums rise following a recently announced settlement between the state Insurance Department and the insurance industry. The increase will be gradual, averaging 15% statewide by mid-2026. While the new rates are lower than what the industry initially proposed, the settlement demonstrates the growing pressures on insurers as they deal with inflation, costly natural disasters, and other challenges. Understanding the Settlement and Its Impact on Homeowners The settlement reduces what could have been…

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Florida Home Insurance Premiums on the Rise Again

Florida Home Insurance

Why Florida’s Insurance Rates Are Climbing Faster Than Ever Home insurance premiums in Florida are climbing higher, sparking fresh concerns among homeowners and consumer advocates. While stabilized rates in early 2024 offered respite, recent data from the third quarter show an uptick in costs, reversing the trend of slowing increases. Understanding the factors behind these changes is vital for homeowners and industry leaders alike, as new dynamics including inflation, reinsurance prices, and storm recovery efforts take center stage. Rising Insurance Premiums in Florida An analysis of data from Florida’s Office…

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