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Six new Louisiana laws meant to tackle insurance costs are now in effect

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Roofing inspections now required as part of building permits Public adjusters banned from offering roofing or repair services Louisiana bans handheld phone use while driving New roof registry and claim transparency rules introduced Six new Louisiana laws went into effect on Friday that are a part...

New Florida insurer approved to take over 30K Citizens policies

“Thanks to its forward-looking Legislature and regulatory bodies, Florida’s property insurance market is stabilizing, yet there is still a clear need for additional capacity and competition,” Rollins said in an April release. “Patriot Select is focused on meeting this need by providing homeowners...

Florida’s home-hardening grant program now accepting applications again

Hurricane season 2025: What to know, how to prepareWhat does each hurricane category mean? A guide to the 2025 hurricane season in Florida.Florida homeowners can apply for the My Safe Florida Home program to receive free wind mitigation inspections and grants for home...

5 dangerous things found in Maine’s old homes

Maine is full of older homes that were built by its prominent residents and are full of charm and character.  But some older homes can also be riddled with outdated building materials and need expensive maintenance to ensure they remain safe. They were often...

Lawsuits filed: July 20-26, 2025

Cases filed from July 20-26 in Gregg County civil court. Cases that end in an “A” were filed in the 188th District Court; “B” in the 124th District Court;...