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Number of lightning-related homeowners insurance claims in the U.S. up in 2016, but average cost for insurers down: I.I.I.

June 16, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

The number of homeowners insurance claims from lightning strikes and electrical surges in the United States rose in 2016, compared with 2015, but the average cost that insurers paid on those claims fell, according to a new analysis by the

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Recent earthquakes a reminder that events can happen anywhere: I.I.I.

August 26, 2016 by Canadian Underwriter

The recent earthquakes in Italy and Myanmar are a warning to homeowners and business owners in regions that may also be at risk to consider purchasing earthquake insurance, notes the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). Just 10% of homeowners in the U.S. have

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Insured losses from Colorado Springs “hail bomb” storm estimated at US$352.8 million

August 23, 2016 by Canadian Underwriter

A late July hailstorm that pelted the Colorado Springs area with golf- and tennis ball-sized hail cost an estimated US$352.8 million in insured losses, according to the non-profit Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association (RMIIA), an organization affiliated with the Insurance

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Number of lightning-related homeowners insurance claims in the U.S. down slightly in 2015, but severity up 7%

June 22, 2016 by Canadian Underwriter

The number of homeowners insurance claims from lightning strikes in the United States fell in 2015, but the total insurers paid on those claims rose by nearly 7% from 2014, according to a new analysis by the Insurance Information Institute

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Recent quakes a reminder of the importance of insurance options in U.S.: III

April 19, 2016 by Canadian Underwriter

Many states in the United States face risks from earthquakes, yet only about 10% of surveyed homeowners on the West Coast have purchased related coverage, reports the Insurance Information Institute (III). Recent earthquakes in Ecuador and Japan serve as a