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Claims Analysis: Roofs Define Luxury Homes’ Insurability

Insurance Journal

The insurance industry is facing a significant rise in roof-related claims. The combination of increasingly severe weather events, inflation-driven repair costs and the growing issue of roofing scams has created a perfect storm — one that is straining insurer portfolios …

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Medical Worker Wants Home Insurance to Cover Her Against Patients’ Data Claims

Insurance Journal

A Connecticut clinical social worker believes her homeowners insurer should defend and indemnify her against claims she violated patients’ privacy by accessing and sharing their private medical information. She says the lawsuit against her triggers her homeowners coverage because the …

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Are Home Insurance Consumers Being Duped?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Not a day passes without reading something about double-digit increases in the cost of home insurance. The insurance industry claims the increases are a result of inflation, climate change, and consumers filing more claims. While to some extent that may … The post Are Home Insurance Consumers Being Duped?

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5 Things You Should Know About the California Home Insurance Rights in 2025

Top Insurance Blogs

If you are living in or intend to move to California, you might want to know all the California home insurance consumer rights. California has more insurance policyholder protection legislation than any other state in the country. These laws specify what insurers must, can, and cannot do.

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Does Home Insurance Cover Burglary?

Paragon Independent Insurance Agencies

Home insurance serves as a safety net when unforeseen circumstances occur. If your home has recently been burglarized and you have home insurance, you might wonder if your policy can assist in the recovery process. Does Home Insurance Provide Coverage for Burglary?

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Renovations and Home Insurance: What You Need to Know

Boyle Agency Insurance

However, amidst the anticipation and creativity that renovations bring, it’s crucial not to overlook the impact they can have on your home insurance. Coverage Adjustments Renovations can increase the value of your home, and it’s essential to ensure that your home insurance coverage reflects these changes.

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Roof Claims Surge: A 30% Increase from 2022 to 2024

TGS

TGS Insurance Blog Roof claims have become a significant concern for homeowners and insurers alike, with costs escalating dramatically in recent years. homes have roofs in moderate to poor condition, leading to 60% higher loss costs compared to homes with roofs in good condition. days, the longest ever recorded.

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