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High Homeowners Rates and Ongoing Problem in Texas

By gmg August 30, 2010

The high cost of homeowners insurance in Texas has become a topic of debate between Democratic challenger Bill White, a former mayor of Houston, and incumbent Republican Governor Rick ...

Texas Wind Insurance Assoc. Asks for 5% Increase

By gmg August 23, 2010

Some homeowners insurance in Texas is about to get a little bit more expensive, as the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) has filed for five percent increases in both commercial and ...

Insurance Company Overviews

State Farm is an insurance provider based out of Bloomington, Illinois. From its beginnings in auto insurance, it has become a conglomerate of companies that provide both insurance and financial services.
Government Employees Insurance Company, better known as GEICO, is the second largest auto insurer in the United States. It provides coverage “for more than 24 million motor vehicles owned by more than 15 million policyholders” in all states.
Allstate Corporation is America’s largest publicly held personal lines property and casualty insurer. The company also maintains personal lines operations in Canada and India.
Progressive Corporation is well-known for insuring a wide range of vehicles. Headquartered in Ohio, the company insures cars, motorcycles, boats, RVs and commercial vehicles.