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Bipartisan congressional letter urges insurance commissioner to reject homeowners’ rate hike

RALEIGH — Republican Rep. Greg Murphy (NC-03) is one of several members of Congress from North Carolina to join a letter to state Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey outlining concerns over a steep proposed rate hike of 42.2% for homeowners’ insurance in the state and...

Homeowners insurance rate hikes see setbacks

KINSTON, N.C. (WITN) - Controversy has been brewing ever since insurance companies asked the state to approve a price hike in homeowners insurance rates.With the average rate hike request of 42.2%, homeowners like Charlotte Corey say it would be difficult to afford a...

States with the least affordable homeowners insurance

Colorado Insurance cost for homes with $300K coverage: $3,308 Cost compared to national average: +87% Increase in average insurance rate from 2022 to 2023: 12% Photo: Joseph Sohm/Shutterstock New York Insurance cost for homes with $300K coverage: $1,942 Cost compared to national average: +10% ...

Kin announces $15M in fresh financing from new investor Activate Capital

CHICAGO, February 05, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kin, the pioneering digital, direct-to-consumer home insurance company, today announced the closing of $15 million in financing from new investor Activate Capital, a growth-stage VC firm focused on the sustainable, resilient transformation of the global economy.Raising at an increased...

What homeowners need to know as insurers leave high-risk climate areas

Some insurance companies are pulling back coverage from fire- and flood-prone areas, leaving homeowners with limited affordable options. This trend may even affect the property value of American homes, experts say.The nation's largest homeowner's insurance company, State Farm, stopped accepting new applications for...

Give Yourself Credit: 9 Hints and Signs That You’re Richer Than You Think

In a world where financial success is often equated with astronomical wealth, it’s easy to overlook the subtle but significant indicators that you may be on a more prosperous path than you realize. This article will explore nine essential hints and signs that...