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High Condo Premiums a Top Issue in Hawaii Legislative Races

Insurance Journal

Jillian Anderson was planning to make fighting crime in Waikiki the top issue in her campaign for a seat in the Hawaii House of Representatives. Then came the letter from her condo association announcing a 300% increase in insurance premiums, …

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Top Reasons Your Home Insurance Premium Might Increase [2024]

TGS

TGS Insurance » Blog Top Reasons Your Home Insurance Premium Might Increase [2024] Owning a home is often a dream come true, but when that dreaded notice arrives in the mail—informing you that your home insurance premium has gone up—it can feel more like a nightmare. If you’re wondering why your premiums have spiked, you’re not alone.

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10 Factors That Affect Homeowners Insurance Premiums in Florida

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TGS Insurance » Blog 10 Factors That Affect Homeowners Insurance Premiums in Florida When it comes to homeowners insurance premiums, several factors come into play, and understanding them can be the key to managing your costs. Let’s dig into the 10 factors that affect homeowners insurance premiums in Florida—and everywhere else, too.

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How Insurance Carriers Use Crime Scores to Assess Risk in the Affordable Housing Industry

Scott Insurance

Many insurance carriers use third-party crime scores to evaluate their exposure to criminal risk when underwriting general liability insurance policies. At worst, a high crime score may preclude the owner of a multifamily housing complex from obtaining insurance coverage, and at best, a high crime score may result in higher premium costs.

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The Impact of Location on Commercial Property Insurance Rates

Jackson & Jackson

Understanding Location-Based Risk Factors Location plays a pivotal role in determining insurance premiums for commercial properties. Crime Rates Areas with higher crime rates often have higher property insurance rates due to the elevated risk of theft, vandalism, and other crime-related damages.

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Affordable Housing Insurance Challenges: Understanding the Market

Scott Insurance

The Hardening Property Insurance Market Since 2017, the property insurance market has been hardening, resulting in lower available limits, higher deductibles and increased premiums. suburban) and are more susceptible to the use of crime scores when underwriters rate their liability insurance. Looking Ahead There is reason for optimism.

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Why and How Your Zip Code Affects What You’ll Pay for Car Insurance

Freeway Insurance

Insurance companies take into account things like traffic, crime, frequency of accidents and even the weather. So if you live in a city with a lot of traffic or in an area with more crime, your insurance may cost more than if you live in a quieter, safer place. What Other Factors Determine What I’ll Pay for Auto Insurance?

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