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Study finds car insurance companies reliance on credit scores could lead to higher prices for minorities

A new report released by a consumer advocacy agency says that the use of credit reporting from car insurance companies to help determine driver premiums can perpetuate racial inequity.The Consumer Federation of America spent two years analyzing data, according to Michael DeLong, research...

Senators debate solutions to rising home insurance prices amid record-setting year for damage

The first half of the year brought $34 billion in insured losses from storms, a record-setting sum according to reinsurance company Swiss Re. Storms ... Source link

Florida’s insurance crisis evident after Hurricane Idalia

MADISON, Fla. (WCTV) - Damage from Hurricane Idalia is costing insurance companies nearly $98 million as more than 8,500 people file claims on their homes.But that number only reflects people who have property insurance.“It’s stressful, but what do you do?” Bruce Newcomer said.Newcomer...

Porch Group’s insurance carrier Homeowners of America placed under regulatory supervision

Porch Group announced that its insurance subsidiary Homeowners of America (HOA) has been placed under temporary supervision by Texas regulators.  The announcement comes in the wake of bankruptcy of allegations of fraudulent activity against reinsurer Vesttoo Ltd, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection...

Private homeowners insurance firms get OK to take up to 202,000 Citizens policies

TALLAHASSEE — As efforts continued to sort out damage from Hurricane Idalia, regulators on Friday approved proposals by seven private insurers to pull as many as 202,000 policies from the state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp.Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworksy signed orders approving the proposals...