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In Major Move to Expand Growth, Farmers Insurance® to Remove Cap on Writing New Homeowners Insurance Policies in California and Submits New Rating Plan

In Major Move to Expand Growth, Farmers Insurance® to Remove Cap on Writing New Homeowners Insurance Policies in California and Submits New Rating Plan Moves Signal Continued Confidence in California's Insurance Marketplace as Insurance Commissioner Lara's Sustainable Insurance Strategy Increasingly Takes Hold WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.,...

Realtors Help OKC Homebuyers Navigate High Insurance Costs

The Oklahoma City Metropolitan Association of Realtors (OKCMAR) sends this information as posted below: OKLAHOMA CITY (Nov. 13, 2025) — Escalating homeowners insurance costs are putting significant pressure on household budgets across Oklahoma, particularly for first-time buyers...

Home, auto insurance costs reach 18.4% of take-home pay – Insurance News

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — November 2025 — Americans pay anywhere from 2% to 18.4% of their take-home income for mandatory home and auto insurance, depending solely on where they live, according to a comprehensive new analysis by MoneyGeek covering all 50 states and...

Missouri homeowner gets tax relief after basement assessment error

Teresa Blakeman will get property tax relief after nearly two decades of getting taxed for a basement she never had.Blakeman recently discovered the mistake on her property tax assessments when shopping for home insurance. Blakeman’s property tax records with the Ray County Assessor’s...

Property Insurance-Wear and Tear Exclusion-Exclusion of Expert Testimony

Plaintiff appealed the grant of summary judgment to defendant. Plaintiff owned a building insured by defendant that suffered water intrusion during a storm. Defendant denied coverage, concluding that the intrusion was caused by wear and tear to the roof. Plaintiff’s expert opined that...