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When’s the last time you looked at your home insurance policy? – The Morning Sun

By Michele LernerSpecial to The Washington PostA rise in your home’s value is cause for celebration, but it should also give you pause. Odds are you might need to upgrade your homeowners insurance to cover your now more expensive home.“Lots of people fall...

Arkansas legislature passes captive bill

The Arkansas State Legislature has passed HB1821, a bill that aims to set up a property captive for public education facilities in the State. The Act has been drafted to: “create a more sustainable system of property insurance for public schools, state supported...

Florida’s property insurance market is on the right track

Developments in Florida’s property insurance market deserve careful scrutiny based on verifiable facts. Two separate issues require attention: The narrative presented in a recent Tampa Bay Times article and the implications of proposed new laws working their way through the Legislature.The recent Tampa...

Insurance carriers exit Idaho amid wildfire risk

As insurance carriers continue to debate whether it's too risky to insure homes in wildfire-prone areas, Idaho Department of Insurance says homeowners can help. ...

Donald Trump NOAA Cuts Raise Concerns About Home Insurance Rising

U.S. Representative Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat from Florida, is urging President Donald Trump's administration to reconsider recent staff cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) out of myriad concerns, including the safety of Americans and the financial cost, like insurance premiums.Newsweek...

Flooding risk raises importance of home insurance

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Mo. — Multiple rounds of heavy rain are in the forecast this week, raising the risk of flooding in the area. Some people may be concerned about how they can protect their homes and belongings with insurance.Local insurance agent Jess Bowman with...