Tag #Insurance Costs

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Cape Coral Housing Market Crashes After Pandemic Boom

Cape Coral, Florida, experiences a housing market crash after a pandemic boom, with median home prices soaring 75% to $419,000 (2020-2022) then plummeting due to high insurance, taxes, and decreased demand, resulting in numerous foreclosures and empty open houses.

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Allianz Increases Dividend, Raises Premiums Amid Inflation

Allianz announced a 12% dividend increase to €15.40 per share and a €2 billion share buyback, while simultaneously raising German auto, building, liability, and accident insurance premiums by 7.6% due to inflation and increased damage claims.

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Saving Money on German Car Insurance

German car insurance policies typically end yearly, but mid-year contracts exist. Special cancellation rights apply to price hikes, accidents (post-settlement), and ownership changes. Policyholders can reduce costs by adjusting mileage, removing drivers, or switching insurers.

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Pas-de-Calais Floods: Soaring Insurance Premiums Expose Climate Change Costs

One year after devastating floods in Pas-de-Calais, France, most victims received compensation, but many face sharply increased insurance premiums, with some municipalities experiencing increases exceeding €100,000, while others have had their contracts canceled. This highlights growing concerns ove...

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Weak Loonie, Rising Costs Drive Canadian Exodus from Florida

Due to a weak Canadian dollar, increased insurance premiums, higher taxes and condo fees, many Canadian snowbirds are selling their Florida homes, leading to a significant rise in Canadian sellers in the Florida real estate market; this trend is expected to continue impacting the market.

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Georgia Lawmakers Debate Tort Reform Amid Rising Insurance Costs

Georgia lawmakers are debating tort reform to limit lawsuit payouts, spurred by business claims of rising insurance costs due to lawsuits; opponents argue this lacks evidence and harms injured parties.

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Tort Reform Sweeping Through Southern States

Georgia recently passed tort reform legislation (SB 68) to reduce lawsuit costs, followed by similar moves in South Carolina and Texas, aiming to lower the "tort tax" on residents and businesses, impacting insurance premiums and economic growth.

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German Private Health Insurance: High Premiums and Limited Options

Stiftung Warentest Finanzen" compared 1245 German private health insurance plans to public coverage, finding that only 384 met minimum standards; affordable, high-quality plans exist, but premiums significantly increase with age, making it difficult to switch back to public insurance after age 55.

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Georgia Governor Pushes Tort Reform Amidst Debate Over Rising Insurance Costs

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is pushing for tort reform to lower insurance costs, proposing changes to liability rules, compensation limits, and jury processes; the impact on premiums remains debated, with some studies showing mixed results and others emphasizing the influence of other economic facto...

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Spanish Taxi Drivers Protest Soaring Insurance Premiums

Thousands of taxi drivers across Spain protested on Wednesday against what they deem "abusive practices" by insurance companies, citing premium increases of up to 300% since 2022, demanding government intervention and stricter regulation of VTC services.

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Climate Disasters Drive 82% Surge in Home Insurance Costs for High-Risk Areas

A Treasury Department report reveals that 84 climate-related disasters costing over \$1 billion each (excluding floods) caused \$609 billion in damages from 2018-2022, leading to an 8.7% increase in homeowner insurance costs exceeding inflation and disproportionately affecting high-risk areas.

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