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5 ON YOUR SIDE: Homeowners insurance
10+ hour, 25+ min ago (347+ words) Homeowners insurance is getting more expensive, even for people who haven't filed a claim. Consumer Reports says weather-related losses and inflation are helping drive premiums higher, with home insurance costs rising an average of 24 percent over the last three years....
Don't get burned this summer by liability risks
9+ hour, 27+ min ago (728+ words) A focus on a barbecue grill set outdoors, with a group of friends having a party in the backdrop. Before you take a bite of that grilled bratwurst, chew on this: Of the roughly 140 million emergency room visits every year,…...
APRO Launches New Testimonial Video Project to Share the Human Side of Rent-to-Own - APRO
14+ hour, 47+ min ago (1047+ words) For decades, the rent-to-own (RTO) industry has often been discussed through statistics, assumptions, and misconceptions rather than real human experiences. APRO's new Human Impact of Rent-to-Own testimonial video project aims to change that narrative by putting authentic customer and employee…...
Backstrom Insurance has you covered with a homegrown confidence
11+ hour, 53+ min ago (64+ words) WSBT All of Michiana is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 6 p. m. Strong to severe storms are expected Monday afternoon. May 18, 2026 " Backstrom Insurance puts you and your needs first and has every aspect of life's uncertainties covered. Backstrom Insurance is your…...
5 Hidden Homeowner Habits That Secretly Raise Your Premiums
8+ hour, 48+ min ago (163+ words) Changes in how a home gets used often affect insurance risk more than many homeowners realize. Insurance carriers adjust premiums based on occupancy, rental activity, and household composition because each factor changes exposure levels. Renting out a room or listing…...
Slide Insurance to Pick Up 86 K Farmers Home Insurance Policies in Florida | Insurify
16+ hour, 23+ min ago (448+ words) Slide Insurance, a 2-year-old insurtech startup based in Tampa, announced it has acquired renewal rights for 86, 000 Florida homeowners and condo owners policies from Farmers. Farmers customers whose home insurance policies are set to renew in February 2024 will receive a non-renewal…...
President's FEMA assessment returns spotlight to private flood insurers
6+ hour, 40+ min ago (19+ words) Property Casualty360 President's FEMA assessment returns spotlight to private flood insurers...
FL Budget Takes Aim at Insurance Crisis | Insurify
15+ hour, 53+ min ago (544+ words) Florida's proposed 20242025 fiscal year budget includes more than $500 million earmarked for relief measures for Florida homeowners grappling with rising home insurance costs. The budget includes tax exemptions aimed at lowering insurance costs, funds for the state's grant program to help…...
Home Insurance Premiums Could Skyrocket in 2026and How to Fight Back
6+ hour, 47+ min ago (114+ words) Which home insurance change worries you the most heading into 2026? If you have stories and opinions to share, do so below in our comments! Major Auto-Insurance Rule Changes in 2026: Could Your Premium Jump? Here's the State-by-State Breakdown 5 Insurance Add-Ons Former…...
Landspout damage: What homeowners should know before filing a claim
6+ hour, 58+ min ago (443+ words) Type: Special Marine Warning headline: Special Marine Warning until MON 4: 45 PM EDT CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK) " Sunday's landspout in Cape Coral left behind damaged lanais, fences, trees and debris across several neighborhoods, but for many homeowners, cleanup is only part…...