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Home insurance costs soar in North Bay – Insurance News

Sonoma County’s median rate for home insurance premiums shot up more over the past decade than in any other part of the ninecounty Bay Area, while Lake and Mendocino counties, where wildfires have exacted a wider if not deeper toll, have seen rates...

Renew NC Extends Deadline for Post-Helene Housing Recovery Program to January 31

Provided by: Governor Josh Stein Today Renew NC, North Carolina’s housing recovery program, announced that the deadline for western North Carolina homeowners to apply for assistance through the Single-Family Housing Program (SFHP) has been extended to January 31. The extension provides one additional month for homeowners to...

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,...