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Citizens drops below 400,000 policies, lowest since 2012

The state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has dropped below 400,000 policies as efforts continue to move customers into the private insurance market.Citizens had 396,387 policies as of Friday, down from 436,165 policies a week earlier — and the lowest number since at least...

Why you should review your insurance coverage annually

(InvestigateTV) — Many financial experts recommend checking insurance coverage at least once a year.Cherry Dale, vice president of financial education at Virginia Credit Union, said regular reviews help ensure adequate protection while avoiding overpayment.Dale said homeowners should pay particular attention when property values...

Home Insurance Is Up Nearly 70%—These Tips Can Help You Save in 2026

As the new year approaches, many homeowners are resolving to save more, and few expenses have surged faster than home insurance.Premiums have climbed nearly 70% since 2021, with an additional 16% increase projected by 2027, according to industry estimates.These spikes have made it...

Cape school board approves policy changes

The Cape Henlopen school board held its monthly meeting Dec. 11 at Frederick Thomas Middle School, where members heard presentations from district officials regarding a number of proposed amended board policies related to budget preparation, a tax levy, payroll authorization and deductions, special-purpose funds,...

More uninsured drivers, more unfixed damage: Soaring car-insurance prices have pushed Americans into risky trade-offs

Andrew Keshner Here's why car-insurance prices will continue to weigh heavily on drivers, likely prompting them to make more high-stakes bets next year As rising auto-insurance costs collide with a broader...

Affordability pressures are reshaping pricing, products and strategy for 2026 – Insurance News

As the U.S. insurance industry flips the calendar to 2026, affordability has shifted from a rising concern over sky-high costs to a defining industry challenge. That’s the case across health, property/casualty, auto and supplemental lines, as insurers are being asked to balance premium...