Tag: homeowners insurance

AAIS Creates PUP Exclusion for Dogs
Feb 28, 2011 · 2 min read
The American Association of Insurance Services, a national insurance advisory organization that develops standardized forms and provides the rating information used by more than six…
Friday Filmstrip: Homeowners Insurance and Pets
Feb 25, 2011 · 1 min read
Most families own some kind of pet, but some homeowners insurance companies won’t cover you if your dog is considered a “dangerous” breed – Pit…
Texas Increasing Insurance Requirements for Dangerous Pets
Feb 24, 2011 · 2 min read
You might file this in the “only in Texas” category. Representative Harvey Hilderbran of Kerrville, TX, has filed legislation with his state that is meant…
Friday Filmstrips: Swimming Pool Liability
Feb 11, 2011 · 1 min read
When you’re a homeowner with a swimming pool, having adequate liability insurance as part of your homeowners coverage is crucial, even in winter. Why? Just…
Mercury General Leaving Florida
Feb 7, 2011 · 1 min read
Mercury General has announced that it is beginning the process of leaving the Florida homeowners insurance market, citing it’s $19 million in losses in the…
February Winter Storm Losses May Be As Much as $1.4 Billion
Feb 3, 2011 · 2 min read
It’s no surprise that much of the United States has been blanketed by snow this week. Even Texas was iced in most of the week,…
Rate Watch: State Farm Requests 27.7% Rate Hike in Florida
Feb 2, 2011 · 2 min read
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation will be holding a public hearing on February 15th. Why? To discuss the latest rate filing from State Farm,…
Oregon Re-Rating Law Working for Consumers
Jan 24, 2011 · 2 min read
Thousands of residents of Oregon are happy about their lower insurance premiums, thanks to a year-old law about credit scoring, say the results of a…
Lawsuit May Halt Work on Louisiana Levees
Jan 17, 2011 · 2 min read
Last week report: There is a lawsuit in process which may halt work to reinforce one of the New Orleans canals that broke during Hurricane…