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Iowa family asks for help after losing home to tornado May 21

It's been nearly two weeks since an EF-3 tornado caused destruction from Villisca to Carbon, Iowa. While there's been progress made in the clean up efforts, the families impacted are still dealing with the aftermath. Kim Straw grew up in Villisca and...

Nationwide Pet won’t renew 100,000 pet insurance policies

(NewsNation) — The top pet insurer in the U.S. has decided that the best way to keep its pet insurance business healthy is to insure fewer pets. Nationwide Pet said it won’t renew about 100,000 policies, slightly less than 10% of its customers, in...

It’s hurricane season. Good luck getting affordable homeowners’ insurance

(CNN) — June 1 marks the official start of hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean, and meteorologists predict it will be “extremely active,” with the potential for seven major hurricanes – the most destructive categories. And as insurance...

Colorado insurance experts warn of roofing scammers who could take advantage after severe storms

Colorado is second in the nation for hail insurance claims. However, when looking for repairs on your home and roof, it is essential to be extra careful, as scammers can be right around the corner looking to make false promises for a quick...

AM Best downgrades ratings of Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Arkansas

Credit rating agency AM Best has downgraded the credit ratings of Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Arkansas, Inc. (FBMICA), a regional insurer, due to severe weather-related losses. The Financial Strength Rating dropped from B+ (Good) to B (Fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit...

Proposal for faster insurance rate review sparks debate in Orinda

(KRON) — With homeowners across the Bay Area and the state being dropped by insurance companies mostly due to fire risk, Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed speeding up the review of insurance companies’ rate hike requests to just 60 days. Homeowners pack Orinda town...