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Insurance crisis hitting public schools

Severe weather from hurricanes and other weather events has not spared the state’s public schools, resulting in skyrocketing property insurance costs, the Houston Chronicle reported. Insurance costs for districts have increased by 44% statewide in the past five years, according to TEA.  The problem is particularly...

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Extend National Flood Insurance Program Before September Deadline | Insurify – Insurance News

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will expire on Sept. 30, leaving 5 million American homeowners without flood insurance, unless Congress acts to extend coverage. Rep. Troy Carter (D-La.) recently introduced a bipartisan bill to extend the NFIP's federal authorization until Dec. 31,...

Home insurance prices will spike 8% in 2025

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Increased Writings in Homeowners Adds to US Surplus Lines Growth

Increasing movement of homeowners insurance risk to the U.S. surplus lines market has continued to contribute to growth for nonadmitted insurers. According to a report from AM Best, surplus homeowners direct premiums written in 2023 eclipsed...

What dogs are banned from your home insurance in Georgia?

Miniature dachshund rescued after 500 days in Australian wildernessValerie, the dachshund, was missing for over 500 days on an Australian island.Homeowners in Georgia are facing a growing challenge when it comes to securing home insurance."Aside from natural disasters and water, the three things...