Yearly Archives: 2024

As auto insurance premiums rise, other car-related costs fall

Getting behind the wheel of a car has become more affordable — for the most part. New and used car prices are down, while inventory levels are up. Car-related costs like maintenance, repair and gas have all improved...

What is the future of flood insurance in Florida after Hurricane Helene?

After living in his Bradenton home for 20 years, Bryan Zoller is about to do a first.“I’ve never made a claim before, so I’m really not sure how the process works,” he said.Zoller’s home sits right across the...

Ripe and Munich Re Are Buying GJW Direct –

The latest acquisition from Ripe as they continue to expand; Ripe and Munich Re Specialty announce that they have entered into an agreement for the transfer of ownership of marine insurance specialist GJW Direct. Founded in 1826, GJW Direct...

Insurance Premiums Spike as Natural Disasters Strike. What Homeowners Can Do

It's been a rough ride for home insurance customers.This summer, major insurer Allstate announced an average 34% rate hike in California, while State Farm was approved for a similar rate increase. With major turmoil in insurance markets, thousands of homeowners...

Why Washington is the only state where car insurance rates may fall in 2024

Drivers in the state of Washington are on the road to better car insurance deals in 2024.Car insurance rates shot up after the pandemic largely because of more frequent collisions, pricier technology in vehicles, such as cameras and sensors, and...

‘I’m not going to be able to afford my house anymore’

Homeowners in several states across the U.S. are facing skyrocketing insurance rates due to concerns over extreme weather events, and residents in Boulder, Colorado, are the latest to feel the impact. What's happening? As explained by Boulder Reporting Lab, wildfires...
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