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Heavy rains to lash across the country between Oct 12-16, here's how you can insure your home from rain's fury
It's no secret that incessant rains also bring about significant economic damages. Per media report…
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Back-to-back Florida hurricanes signal trouble for home insurance prices nationwide
The compounding insurance crises wrought by Hurricanes Helene and Milton could point to rate hikes …
Grace Eliza Goodwin,Erin Snod…
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Buying a home in one of these 9 climate-risk states? Here's how to deal with spiking home insurance rates from someone who lives in one
If you're moving to one of these 9 climate-risk states, good home insurance is critical. Here's how…
Christine Ji
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From fire to floods – Why home insurance is something you should not ignore
Scary as it may sound, with climate change now a reality, all our cities are likely to experience d…
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A self-employed couple lost their home and livelihoods in Hurricane Helene. Their home insurance doesn't come close to enabling them to rebuild their lives.
Andrew Marsh and Lindsay Thomas's home in the Blue Ridge Mountains was destroyed in seconds by by H…
Serafina Kenny
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As floods become a recurring threat, here’s how to insure your home from natural calamities
While petrichor, the pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain, always brings a smi…
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Facing vehicle damage during heavy rains? Here's how motor insurance can come to your rescue
During heavy rains, the first in line of damage is your vehicle's engine, repairing which could cos…
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Budget 2024: Three things the insurance sector want from FM Sitharaman this budget.
At present, individuals aged below 60 can claim an annual deduction of up to Rs 25,000 towards heal…
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Hurricane Milton might cost insurers up to $50 billion — but it could have been much worse, analysts said
Hurricane Milton's insured losses could range from $30 billion to $50 billion, but it's far from an…
Lian Kit Wee
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Here's how natural disasters are shaping the buy-versus-rent decision in vulnerable states like Florida
Homeowners in high-risk states face rising insurance costs, while renters get significantly less po…
Kelly Cloonan
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Hurricane Helene was less horrific than Floridians feared. But Sunshine State homeowners still face an insurance crisis.
Hurricane Helene caused less damage than Floridians were bracing for, but it highlights residents' …
Erin Snodgrass,Jordan Pandy
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Housing supply is piling up in Florida and Texas as HOA and insurance fees jump, Redfin says
Condo inventory has risen as much as 81% in parts of Florida and Texas, Redfin found. High HOA fees…
Jennifer Sor
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Before buying a home, check this hidden financial risk
Homes often come with climate risks now, which could affect your insurance and property value over …
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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I left my $195,000 tech job to open a wine bar. I work 12-hour days and don't have health insurance, but I've never been happier.
Shanna Nasiri left her $195,000 tech job to follow her dreams and open a natural wine bar in Brookl…
Erin Snodgrass
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Natural disasters are making it harder for you to insure your home — and costing homeowners thousands
The fingerprints of the climate crisis and its economic costs are all over rising insurance premium…
Dan Latu
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Gen Z found a home in Asheville. Hurricane Helene swept it away.
Gen Z moved to Asheville for work and a close-knit community. After Hurricane Helene, they wonder i…
Allie Kelly,Jordan Pandy
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Owning a home in Florida is a huge gamble. Some people are starting to question whether it's worth it.
Florida's susceptibility to hurricanes doesn't deter millions of people from buying homes there. No…
Jordan Pandy,Dan Latu,Madelin…
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A 40-year mortgage is the answer to improving home affordability, CEO says
"By making homeownership attainable for more Americans, we lay the foundation for a more resilient …
Matthew Fox
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The vicious cycle of homeowners insurance: It's increasingly expensive to protect homes in the disaster-prone areas that need it most
As disaster risks grow in vulnerable areas, insurers are pulling back from offering the kinds of co…
Dan Latu
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America spent $145 billion on damaged homes after 20 climate events in 2021 — it will only get more expensive
Homeowners who live through natural disasters struggle to afford repairs, and are more likely to fa…