Hippo said that it has been expanding partnerships with housing developers to provide homeowners’ insurance, particularly in states like California, where McCathron said it serves as the company’s primary source of new business. The insurer currently has access to about 120,000 new dwellings nationwide, with continued quarterly growth.
GEICO’s accident forgiveness program is marketed as a way to prevent rate increases following a policyholder’s first at-fault accident. The insurer states on its website: “Your insurance rate won’t go up as a result of your first otherwise surchargeable, at-fault accident.” However, the lawsuit argues that the company’s handling of premium adjustments contradicts its marketing…
North Dakota has officially transferred oversight of its state fire and tornado fund from the insurance commissioner to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), following the enactment of House Bill 1027. The change centralizes fund management under the OMB, which now oversees risk coverage for state agencies, political subdivisions, winter shows, and the International…
Insurify projects average auto premiums could rise 19% in 2025, up from 5% before the tariffs were factored in. Of that increase, 7% is attributed to the latest global tariffs, 4% to steel and aluminum duties, and 3% to North American trade impacts. The benchmark is reinforced by the COVID-19 pandemic, when replacement costs for…
Running a gift shop is a labor of love—whether it’s a quaint storefront in a tourist town, a family-run main street staple, or a boutique full of seasonal charm. Like any small retail operation, your gift shop faces particular risks, such as customer injuries and stolen merchandise. For the nearly 64,000 gift shops in the…
