Tag: property insurance

What the Proposed Rate Hikes Mean for North Carolina Homeowners Insurance Policies

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North Carolina Homeowners Insurance

North Carolina Faces Rising Homeowners’ Insurance Rates Background on the Rate Increase Proposal North Carolina homeowners are bracing for a significant decision regarding a substantial proposed increase in homeowners’ insurance premiums. The North Carolina Rate Bureau (NCRB), representing private insurance companies, has requested an average statewide rate hike of 42.2%. Insurers argue that escalating costs due to natural disasters, repair expenses, and reinsurance premiums necessitate the increase. While the proposed hike averages 42.2%, coastal areas like Emerald Isle and Swansboro could see skyrocketing increases ranging from 71.4% to 99%. Meanwhile,…

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Farmers Insurance to Gradually Reintroduce Coverage Options in California

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Farmers Insurance

Farmers Insurance has announced the phased return of multiple insurance lines for new customers in California, starting December 14, 2024. This move signals a notable shift in the state’s insurance market, bringing expanded coverage options that had been unavailable to new customers for over a year. This development is underpinned by improvements in the regulatory and economic environment, encouraging insurers to revisit their offerings in California. Farmers Reinstated Insurance Lines After a significant pause, Farmers Insurance is set to roll out several key coverage options that aim to alleviate gaps…

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Who’s Responsible? California Faces New Rate Hikes from State Farm and Allstate

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State Farm and Allstate Buildings - Who is causing high rates in California

California homeowners and renters may soon face significant financial strain as two of the state’s largest insurers, State Farm and Allstate, announce hefty rate hikes. These increases come against a backdrop of escalating climate change impacts and urban expansion into wildfire-prone areas. Significant Increases from Major Insurers State Farm, the largest home insurer in California, has applied for substantial rate hikes across its various insurance lines. The company, which insures nearly one in five homes in the state, has requested a 30% increase for homeowners insurance, a 52% increase for…

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8 Types of Insurance Needed for Aesthetic Clinics

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aesthetic clinic - 8 Types of Insurance

Running an aesthetic clinic involves more than just offering beauty treatments and cosmetic procedures. It requires a significant amount of planning, investment, and risk management. One critical aspect of managing these risks is securing the right insurance coverage. Proper insurance not only protects the clinic from financial losses but also enhances its credibility and trustworthiness among clients. Here, we explore the various types of insurance needed for aesthetic clinics to ensure smooth and secure operations. Professional Liability Insurance Professional liability insurance, also known as malpractice insurance, is perhaps the most…

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State Farm Reverses California Policy Non-Renewals – With a Catch

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Allstate home insurance growth and decline

State Farm, the largest insurance carrier in California, has announced a significant reversal of its earlier decision to not renew over 70,000 policies in the state, including 30,000 home insurance policies. This change comes after the company initially cited increasing wildfire risks as the primary reason for its decision back in March. However, the company’s renewed commitment comes with a notable caveat that is bound to impact policyholders significantly. State Farm Reversal and The Catch According to a statement from Sevag Sarkissian, State Farm’s California spokesperson, while the company will…

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North Carolina property owners to see dwelling insurance rate spike by 8 percent

G. Turner
Dwelling Insurance - North Carolina - 8 percent increase

Commissioner Mike Causey announced the average rate increase across the state. North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced that following negotiations with the dwelling insurance market, there will be an average 8 percent rate increase across the state. The increase is substantially lower than what was requested The North Carolina Rate Bureau had been seeking an average increase to dwelling insurance rates of 50.6 percent.  That means that following negotiations, it was reduced by 42.6 percent to arrive at the average that will be implemented in the state. This…

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State Farm shares affordable wildfire protection tips for home insurance customers

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Home insurance - Wildfire Protection Tips

The blazes have become more frequent in recent years and are leading to substantial damage. May is Wildfire Preparedness Month, and in the spirit of this time before the blazes typically start for the year, State Farm has provided homeowners with ways they can help to protect their homes and properties within a limited budget. In 2023, 2.6 million acres were burned by 56,000 wildfires in the US alone Last year, over 4,300 homes and commercial structures were destroyed by wildfires in the US, according to data released by the…

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