All the headlines from our Homeowners Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Mar 23 2011 // The Colorado House Economic and Business Development Committee has voted 9-4 to defeat a bill that homeowner’s insurance carriers say would have restricted their underwriting freedoms and their ability to provide...
Mar 22 2011 // A group of Florida homeowners could see a double-digit increase in their property premiums if regulators go along with their insurer’s rate request.Florida regulators are holding a public hearing today to consider...
Mar 22 2011 // Federal safety officials have stopped recommending removal of all electrical wiring in homes with problem drywall, a change in the safety protocol that could reduce the cost of remediation for many homes.The U.S. Consumer...
Mar 21 2011 // The governing board of Louisiana’s insurer of last resort has approved an average 6.5 percent annual rate increase for its 119,000 homeowners’ policies.Higher rates for those homeowners covered by Louisiana...
Mar 21 2011 // A national insurance advisory organization is filing three endorsements to allow insurers to exclude personal and umbrella liability coverage for injury or damage arising from dogs.The American Association of Insurance...
Mar 18 2011 // U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer, both D-Calif., have introduced legislation to lower the cost of earthquake insurance for Californians and individuals who purchase coverage from a non-profit, state-run...
Mar 15 2011 // A group of condominium owners in northern Kentucky is hoping a judge’s ruling will give them an opportunity to collect several million dollars from a defunct construction company they say did shoddy work on their...
Mar 14 2011 // Expanding a federal program that is already $17 billion in debt might seem like a non-starter of an idea on budget-sensitive Capitol Hill these days.However the idea is included in a Republican-drafted reform of the...
Mar 7 2011 // When dissecting Errors & Omissions claims frequency, it is apparent there is real E&O exposure for agencies writing personal auto and/or homeowners coverage. The latest reports show that 25 percent to 30 percent of...
Mar 7 2011 // As spring draws near, it’s time to reconnect with your clients. There is no better time than now to reach out and address some common insurance misconceptions held by customers.Misconception 1: “I don’t...
Mar 7 2011 // Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley has renewed a campaign pledge to call a special session of the state Legislature to find a solution for coastal residents seeking homeowners insurance.“I have made a commitment, and...
Mar 7 2011 // North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin has called for a June 21 public hearing on a proposed 20.9 percent rate increase in dwelling fire and extended coverage rates after the Department of Insurance ruled that...
Mar 3 2011 // Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon announced that the 2010 online auto and homeowners rate comparison guides are now available for viewing on the Department of Insurance Web site at www.ldi.la.gov.The...
Mar 1 2011 // Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon wants property insurance policyholders in his state to claim a possible rebate for the assessment from Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp., and homeowners to take...
Feb 28 2011 // A national insurance advisory organization is filing three endorsements to allow insurers to exclude personal and umbrella liability coverage for injury or damage arising from dogs.The American Association of Insurance...
Feb 23 2011 // Homeowners Choice, Inc. a Florida-based insurance holding company, has taken initial steps to enter the Alabama homeowners insurance market, its first market outside of Florida. According to the company, it expects to...
Feb 23 2011 // On the 200th anniversary of the great New Madrid earthquake, Missouri’s insurance director says most homeowners would not be adequately protected from an earthquake today. John M. Huff, director of the Missouri...
Feb 23 2011 // South Carolina insurance officials this week awarded 57 grants to coastal homeowners for use in installing new roofing systems and taking other steps to fortify their homes against hurricanes.State Insurance Director David...
Feb 22 2011 // About 109 Louisiana homeowners impacted by defective drywall will soon see relief as plans are finalized to start the first home repairs, under a court approved pilot remediation program, Attorney General Buddy Caldwell...
Feb 22 2011 // Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley has renewed a campaign pledge to call a special session of the state legislature to find a solution for coastal residents seeking homeowners insurance.“I have made a commitment, and...