May 28, 2024 How NC insurers use drone, satellite photos to drop home policies (and what you can do) Rosemary Resler stands outside her home in Chapel Hill Thursday, May 23, 2024. She was recently dropped from her homeowners insurance because aarial photos showed roof damage on her property. Read more.
May 27, 2024 How consumers can navigate insurance claims after storms Following damaging weekend storms, the weeks and months ahead will prove critical for the people impacted. Read on for key steps to get started. MEETING IMMEDIATE NEEDS Facing significant damage, consumers may need help covering the basics like temporary housing, food and clothing. “Check to…
May 27, 2024 As insurers around the U.S. bleed cash from climate shocks, homeowners lose At first glance, Dave Langston’s predicament seems similar to headaches facing homeowners in coastal states vulnerable to catastrophic hurricanes: As disasters have become more frequent and severe, his insurance company has been losing money. Then, it canceled his coverage and left the state. But Langston…
May 25, 2024 As insurers around the US bleed cash from climate shocks, homeowners lose At first glance, Dave Langston’s predicament seems similar to headaches facing homeowners in coastal states vulnerable to catastrophic hurricanes: As disasters have become more frequent and severe, his insurance company has been losing money. Then, it canceled his coverage and left the state. But Langston…
May 24, 2024 Wildfires and home insurance: what Arizonans need to know At least 1.8 million acres have burned in wildfires so far in 2024, according to the National Interagency Fire Center ABC15 meteorologists are forecasting high winds and fire danger heading into the holiday weekend. Already this year, Arizona residents have seen the impact from one…
May 24, 2024 Residents face uncertainty as home insurance options dwindle amid fire risks Wildfire preparedness meeting highlights dire situation in the Valley There was a moment, about an hour and a half into City of Scotts Valley’s wildfire preparedness meeting May 14, when the stark reality of the current home insurance landscape in California came into focus. Vice…
May 24, 2024 Insurance Companies Sending Drones To Spy On Homeowners, Find Defects And Cancel Policies Homeowners in Massachusetts are facing an unexpected threat to their insurance coverage: drones and aerial imagery. In a trend that is raising alarms, insurance companies are increasingly using these technologies to inspect properties and identify potential issues, leading to a surge in policy cancellations and…
May 23, 2024 Home-insurance payouts are shrinking. Here’s how to prevent the worst. Thanks to inflation and climate change, homeowners are getting less money back from their insurers to repair and rebuild. With tornado season in full swing — hitting Texas and Iowa hard in the last week — and hurricane and wildfire season looming this summer, insurance…
May 23, 2024 Can a Home Insurer Drop You Due to Aerial Photos? Brace Yourself for It Your insurance company might be spying on you. If so, you could quickly lose homeowners coverage. Is your insurance company spying on you? Insurers are increasingly using technology such as drones, airplanes and even high-altitude balloons to survey homes from coast to coast. If these…
May 22, 2024 Insurers are using drones to inspect homes Insurers are figuring out if your home is worth their risk without even stepping foot on your property. Consumer advocates worry this will make Florida’s insurance crisis even worse for homeowners. Industry experts believe using drones is a better way to assess homes. Just Google…
May 21, 2024 The ruthless insurance companies using DRONES to stiff homeowners Home insurance companies can fly drones over customers’ homes unannounced to spot any defects and refuse to renew policies. Across the country homeowners have reported having policies suddenly dropped after insurers captured aerial images with drones and noticed problems. Insurance expert Karl Susman told CBS8…
May 21, 2024 Massachusetts insurance companies canceling homeowners policies using drone, aerial photos Homeowners insurance — It’s a necessity many may not think much about as they pay to renew their policies year after year. So imagine receiving a letter from your longtime insurer highlighting several property problems that suddenly need to be addressed. It’s exactly what happened…
May 21, 2024 As Home Insurers Exit the State, Officials Promise Faster Action Governor Gavin Newsom is calling for swifter reforms to California’s beleaguered home insurance market as homeowners across the state continue to lose coverage or face rate hikes. A growing number of insurance companies have stopped writing new policies in the state, citing increased climate-related risks…
May 20, 2024 Lawson-Remer: State Farm a ‘bad neighbor’ for abandoning longtime policyholders 72,000 State Farm policyholders will lose coverage starting in July 2024. What you can do if this happens to you. San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer called State Farm a ‘bad neighbor’ in a press conference Monday for abandoning longtime policyholders. CBS 8 is Working…
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May 17, 2024 How to find home insurance in Santa Cruz County As thousands of Santa Cruz County homeowners are losing home insurance, a state official and insurance professionals this week offered advice for finding, keeping and affording policies. Prompted by catastrophic wildfires and floods made more frequent by climate change, many insurance companies in California have…
May 16, 2024 State Farm denies another homeowner’s claim for water damage More homeowners are coming forward saying State Farm is denying their water leak damage claims. CBS 8 is Working for You to find out if this is a pattern by the insurance company. Mark Matthews has lived in his Chula Vista home for 25 years. And, he…
May 16, 2024 With 15,000 Santa Cruz County homeowners being ‘non-renewed’ for insurance, anxieties grow as plans are hatched in Sacramento When Scotts Valley Vice Mayor Derek Timm asked a crowd of about 100 how many had been dropped by their insurance or otherwise not renewed, nearly every audience member raised a hand. The crowd had assembled Tuesday evening for a forum at the Scotts Valley…