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Why and How Homeowners Underwriting Must Change
49+ min ago (250+ words) Chris Di Martino is the Chief Underwriting Officer at Orion180, overseeing all aspects of Underwriting, Product Development and Product Management. He has 27 years of experience in P/C insurance, with expertise in both commercial and personal lines. Di Martino spent most…...
Wildfire modelling gap costs Canadian insurers and investors
6+ hour, 46+ min ago (139+ words) Sustainable Views Focus needs to move from recovery to prevention Canadian investors and insurers say wildfire risk is becoming harder to price due to modelling difficulties and a lack of funding for disaster prevention, even as real estate investment continues…...
Protect the National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System
7+ hour, 13+ min ago (244+ words) There are many issues with these recommendations, especially for high-risk states like Florida, where private insurance is more expensive than NFIP policies and risk-averse companies have been pulling out of the state. But one glaring issue with the report is…...
As hurricane season nears, South Florida homeowners are gambling on no insurance
5+ hour, 18+ min ago (559+ words) As Atlantic hurricane season nears, some South Florida homeowners are making a risky financial decision: dropping home insurance altogether. In a state where premiums are among the highest in the nation, some residents in places like Miami-Dade and Fort Lauderdale…...
5 ON YOUR SIDE: Homeowners insurance
19+ hour, 24+ 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
18+ 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
23+ 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
20+ 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
17+ 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
1+ day, 1+ hour 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…...