‘Forced place insurance’ gouging threatens to kick homeowners to the curb – New York Daily News

Maria and Bill Massanet of Staten Island, both 68, were whacked with “forced place insurance” by their bank and told state Department of Financial Services hearing that although their homeowner’s insurance was up to date, they still saw their …


Real Estate: Review homeowners insurance coverage regularly – San Jose Mercury News

At least once a year, it’s a good idea to review the insurance coverage on your biggest asset: your home. Your homeowners insurance coverage should start with a replacement cost policy that covers the entire expense of replacing your home if …


Homeowners Insurance Soars 19 Percent – United Press International

This year homeowners are paying, on average, $128 more per year for new homeowners insurance policies than they were at the beginning of the year. In some states, rates are up as much as 39 percent. HomeInsurance.com found that homeowners are …


Homeowners Insurance Agents Battle with Online Leads – Insurance News Net

Not long ago the only option for an insurance agent was to buy leads. Typically these leads are sold to other competing agents trying to come up with the best coverage plan to meet your prospective client’s needs. The majority of you will agree that the …


Governor Bentley Comments on Passage of Bills Relating to Homeowners Insurance – Insurance News Net

MONTGOMERY, Ala., May 8– Gov. Robert Bentley, R-Ala., issued the following news release: Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday released the following statement regarding legislative approval of a series of bills related to homeowners insurance. Governor …


Homeowners insurance: Reassess coverage – Yahoo Finance

At least once a year, it’s a good idea to review the insurance coverage on your biggest asset: your home. Your homeowners insurance coverage should start with a replacement cost policy that covers the entire expense of replacing your home if …


The dog ate my homeowners insurance, some families are finding – Deseret News

Having certain breeds of dogs can cost families their homeowners insurance, according to Bankrate.com. Having certain breeds of dogs can cost families their homeowners insurance, according to Bankrate.com. The American Kennel Club describes a …


Homeowners Choice Reports Results for First Quarter of 2012 – Yahoo Finance

May 8, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Homeowners Choice, Inc. (Nasdaq:HCII – News), a Florida-based provider of homeowners insurance, today announced its results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2012. Income available to common …


Homeowners Choice Reports Results for First Quarter of 2012 – msnbc.com

May 8, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Homeowners Choice, Inc. (Nasdaq:HCII), a Florida-based provider of homeowners insurance, today announced its results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2012. Income available to common stockholders …


Look Who’s Pushing Homeowners Off the Foreclosure Cliff – Bloomberg

Lenders have been imposing exorbitant insurance policies on homeowners whose regular coverage lapses or is deemed insufficient. The policies, standard homeowner’s insurance or extra coverage for wind damage, say, for Florida residents …