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Will it impact homeowners insurance?

TEQUESTA, Fla. — WPTV looked into the rules and potential impacts of the Southern California wildfires on homeowners insurance. The damage is widespread, and residents in the Los Angeles area are understandably worried.The fires have raised questions and comparisons on homeowners insurance between...

Trump’s Attack on Government Capacity Will Fan the Flames of the Home Insurance Crisis

The Revolving Door Project, a Prospect partner, scrutinizes the executive branch and presidential power. Follow them at therevolvingdoorproject.org. The out-of-control conflagration tearing through Los Angeles County has brought public attention once more to how multiple factors shape wildfire severity, including...

Fire home insurance: California insurance commissioner breaks down what not to do if your home is damaged or destroy by wildfire

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is telling residents whose homes or businesses were damaged or destroyed by wildfires this week to not sign anything right away - to be a little patient.A powerful windstorm that slammed Southern California on Tuesday quickly drove wildfires...

January Usually Sees Spike in Home Insurance Claims –

Some winter claims trends info from Saga; New research from home insurer Saga finds January is the most expensive month for accidental damage insurance claims after an analysis of its data. January’s average claim settlement is £935 – 12% more than the yearly accidental damage average –...

I live in a low-risk area. Why is my home insurance going up by 65%?

Jan. 7, 2025 3 AM PT To the editor: Something must be done for those in high-risk areas who need home insurance. But there is something I don’t understand. For example, when someone loses their home in a wildfire, they...