March 17, 2026

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3 of 4 insured drivers prefer to pay out-of-pocket rather than filing insurance claim

Cash vs. filing an insurance claim FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka has more on a new survey that shows more drivers are pulling out their own wallets to fix things rather than file an insurance claim. HOUSTON – If you’ve shopped for auto insurance recently, you know it’s expensive. So much so, that a

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17,000 Californian policyholders lose Liberty Mutual fire insurance

Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company, one of Liberty Mutual’s California subsidiaries, is in the process of non-renewing its approximately 17,000 dwelling fire policyholders in the state. The non-renewals will last through November, after starting in September, according to filings with the California Department of Insurance. The company is retiring the “antiquated” technology it uses to

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Here’s why thousands of South Florida homeowners are being told they need flood insurance

MIRAMAR, Fla. – Tens of thousands of homeowners across South Florida are getting an unpleasant surprise in the mail: A letter telling them they now need to buy flood insurance. That’s because they’re now considered to be in a high-risk flood zone. Numbers show that of the thousands of parcels impacted by the change, most

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South Lake Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Guardian Insurance Group to the Business Community

The South Lake Chamber of Commerce welcomed Guardian Insurance Group to the business community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event marked the opening of the insurance agency located at 1655 E Highway 50 Suite 318, Clermont.    With over two decades of combined experience in the insurance industry, Owner/Operators Garrett and Cooper Johnson have a

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Study: Car Insurance Prices Will Jump 22% This Year

Car insurance has become more expensive in 2024, and the increases may not be over. A new study projects that by the end of the year, the average policy will cost 22% more than it did a year ago. The number comes from Insurify, an insurance comparison shopping service. Data scientists from Insurify “examined more than

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How to decide when to add car rental insurance

There could be some limitations to solely relying on credit card and personal auto insurance policies to cover rental car insurance. Sean Beasley, who spends a lot of time on the road, pays an added cost to his insurance policy, and car rental coverage is included. “I would say I rent a

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How National Flood Insurance Program deadline may affect home buyers

Shaunl | E+ | Getty Images Consumers in the market for a home have been patiently waiting for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates — a move it seems poised to make in September. But without action from Congress, there could be another change at the end of that month that makes it temporarily

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Allstate India’s Journey towards a Global Talent Center

BANGALORE, India, Aug. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In alignment with Allstate Insurance Company’s vision of helping customers protect their hopes and dreams, Allstate India has redefined the role of Insurance Global Capability Centers (GCCs). The company now not only delivers exceptional claims handling but also actively engages in critical decision-making processes, including underwriting and risk management.

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Turning 26 and Struggling To Find Health Insurance? Tell Us About It.

Elisabeth Rosenthal A hard-won provision of the Affordable Care Act allows young adults to stay on their family’s health insurance until age 26. But after that, those without employer-sponsored insurance face an array of complicated choices, including whether to shop on the insurance plan exchange, apply for Medicaid, or roll the dice and go uninsured.

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Glut of climate risk data sparks fear of US home insurance hike

What’s the context? Climate risk disclosure data is educating – and dividing – home-owning Americans Oregon redraws wildfire maps after public backlash New FEMA flood maps affect thousands in Florida Data is double-edged sword for some homeowners RICHMOND, Virginia – Dulce Suarez-Resnick, an insurance agent in Florida, hears plenty from people complaining how flood maps

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