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California Lawmakers Propose Bill to Address Soaring Home Insurance Costs

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›As climate change drives up the cost of home insurance, California lawmakers seek to hold oil and gas companies accountable for their role in the crisis.San Diego TodayCalifornia...

Your guide to the California insurance commissioner race – Insurance News

California’s insurance commissioner may be the state’s most unenviable political job. It faces heavy scrutiny from companies who want the Department of Insurance to approve rate increases more quickly, it is the target of frustration and anger from customers who have faced higher prices...

Houston home insurance rates could rise again in 2026

Although last year's Atlantic hurricane season was subdued in Texas, Houston homeowners will likely face higher home insurance rates this year, according to a new report.In 2024, according to online marketplace Insurify, the average annual cost of home insurance in Texas was $4,380, an...

California Insurance Commissioner Candidates Debate Solutions to Wildfire-Driven Crisis

Eight candidates will be on the ballot for the June primary, with the top two advancing to the November general election. Five of those were in attendance at the Thursday forum hosted by SPUR, the San Francisco Bay Area Planning and Urban Research...

Floridians pay 181% more for home insurance than US average – report

How Florida homeowners’ insurance compares to other states Florida’s costs remain far above other states. Oklahoma,...

Illinois home insurance rises as legislators pass supervisory bill

Nationwide hikes in home insurance premiums resulting from climate change have impacted Illinois residents, prompting legislators to work to pass a bill that would allow them to...