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Homeowners insurance rates are on the rise in Texas

September 22, 2014September 20, 2014 G. Turner

Insurance coverage is becoming more expensive because of natural disasters in the past Homeowners insurance rates are on the rise in Texas, and natural disasters may be the cause. The state has not been hit by a major hurricane in six years and devastating wild fires have not been seen since 2011. Despite the apparent lull in catastrophe, rates for insurance coverage continue to grow. This has to do with the lasting impact of natural disasters and how they affect the insurance industry. Texas is prone to disasters and insurers…

Legislation targeting the insurance industry passes in Florida

May 6, 2014May 6, 2014 S.Vagus

New legislation stands to benefit consumers throughout the state of Florida New legislation has been passed in Florida that aims that is meant to modernize insurer solvency throughout the state. The legislation is expected to benefit Florida consumers as it will provide them with new protections and make changes to state regulations that have become considered archaic. Senate Bill 1308, as it is called, is heavily based on the national standards that have recently been introduced by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Legislation is based on national standards from…

Texas homeowners insurance rates no longer highest

December 26, 2013December 21, 2013 H. Cutner

The state may no longer be at the top of this costly list but this is great news for residents. According to recent statistics regarding Texas homeowners insurance rates – when compared with those in the other states across the country – are no longer the most expensive. This is a list that Texans are glad to hear that they are no longer leading. In fact, Texas homeowners insurance rates have dropped down to third place on the national list. This, according to the annual state rankings that have been…

Florida homeowners insurance rates are highest in the US

December 20, 2013December 17, 2013 Marc

Florida continues to have trouble with insurance rates Homeowners in Florida are no strangers to high insurance rates. Homeowners insurance premiums throughout the state have often drawn criticism for being quite high and on the verge of being uncontrolled. A new report from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners aims to shed some light on the issue by comparing Florida homeowners insurance rates with those found in other states. Notably, other states that have experienced more natural disasters than Florida in recent years have lower insurance rates by comparison. Report…

Health insurance fraud spikes as exchanges go live

October 17, 2013October 14, 2013 Logan B.

Health insurance regulators are combating a tide of fraud Health insurance exchanges throughout the U.S. have proven popular with consumers, but many people may be at risk of falling victim to fraud and misleading tactics by those that seek financial gain. The New Hampshire Insurance Department has sent a cease and desist letter to an insurance brokerage based in Arizona this week. The company is being accused of misleading New Hampshire residents into thinking that it represented the state’s health insurance exchange. The company’s website has since been taken down,…