According to a recent analysis by E&E News of government data, tens of thousands of homeowners who were in the path of Hurricane Dorian dropped their flood insurance in recent years. The analysis found that both homeowners and owners of commercial buildings have been giving up their flood insurance policies despite the fact that their […]
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RSS feed for this sectionN.C. Rate Bureau Requested Dwelling Insurance Rate Increase
The North Carolina Insurance department reported on Monday that it has received a rate increase filing from the N.C. Rate Bureau regarding dwelling insurance. The Rate Bureau is requesting an average increase of 19.2 percent, but the increase will vary by area. The Rate Bureau is requesting that the rate change go into effect on […]
What Does Insurance Cover After a Natural Disaster
Hurricane Dorian approaching the Carolinas – September 5, 2019 Hurricane Dorian did major damage in the Bahamas and is currently lashing out at the Carolinas. If your home has been damaged or destroyed by Dorian or another major weather event, you probably have questions about just what your homeowners insurance will cover. We are here […]
NC Homeowners Insurance Rate Increases Reviewed & Extended
North Carolina residents won’t have to worry about homeowner insurance rates going up, at least for a bit longer. North Carolina’s insurance Commissioner, Mike Causey has decided to extend the hearing scheduled for the proposed statewide increase from Sept. 4, 2019, to Oct. 2, 2019. The hearing is to discuss the proposed statewide average increase […]
Hurricanes in North Carolina
View of homes along the coast of Kure Beach, North Carolina, USA: Wilmington, NC. Hurricane season is here, and North Carolina Insurance Commissioner is reminding homeowners that now is a great time to put a flood insurance policy in place. North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey pointed out in a recent interview that when Hurricane […]
Seven Most Common Questions We Get About Flood Insurance
Even if you live outside of a high-risk flood zone you should consider flood coverage. According to government statistics, over 20 percent of flood claims come from properties outside of high-risk flood zones. Spring is here which brings flood danger to many parts of the country. If you live in an area where flooding is […]
Homeowners Insurance Rates Have Gone Up In Every State
If your homeowners insurance premium has been on an upward trajectory for the last few years, you are not alone. A recent study discovered that homeowners insurance rates have gone up in every state over the last decade and in the midwest the rate increases have been pretty dramatic. The reason for these rate increases […]
North Carolina Homeowners Could See Insurance Rate Increases
The North Carolina Rate Bureau (NCRB) recently proposed a homeowners insurance rate increase that local officials across the state are claiming is unfair, especially in coastal areas. The NCRB filed a rate increase request on December 20ththat proposes a statewide 17.4 percent rate increase for homeowners insurance. The rate increase would cover residential property, tenants […]
40 Million Americans Move Every Year: Where Do They Go?
If you are considering making a move this year, you are not alone. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, roughly 40 million Americans move every year, which is about 14 percent of the population. Every year, North American Van Lines issues a report detailing what states are gaining residents and which ones are […]
Florence to Cause Misery for Homeowners Without Flood Insurance
The non-stop rains and massive flooding that was caused by Hurricane Florence is expected to take a major financial toll on homeowners that live in North Carolina and surrounding states due to the lack of flood insurance. Only a small percentage of homeowners in the area were carrying flood insurance that would help offset the […]