A $400,000 house costs an average of $3,216 to insure per year, but your cost will vary based on a few factors.

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U.S. states have set up insurers to provide protection in disaster-prone areas that private insurance has avoided. They are taking on more risks as calamities become widespread.

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According to new data from real estate research firm ATTOM, foreclosure rates in Florida have soared. Tampa, Jacksonville, and Orlando were hardest hit. Among the reasons are the destruction from ...

After years of back and forth, new flood maps with major implications for property owners’ land values, insurance rates and building costs along a watershed stretching from Santa Rosa to Rohnert Park ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — AAA has announced another round of rate cuts for its Florida policyholders. The company said a more stable market is paving the way for ongoing savings heading into next year.

When the rain comes in South Florida, the frantic flooding complaints quickly follow to mayors, commissioners, public works departments, just about whoever will listen: Like this: “How is it possible ...

A high-risk driver might be ordered to file an SR-22 with their state Written By Written by Insurance Writer, Buy Side John is a staff writer at Buy Side. He specializes in translating complex ...

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EUGENE, Ore. — The government shutdown, in its 38th day as of Friday, brings with it a lapse in congressional authorization for the FEMA-run National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) which is sparking ...

A federal government shutdown has halted the issuance of new National Flood Insurance Program policies. Private flood insurance is filling the gap, allowing real estate transactions to continue.