Tag #Insurance Premiums

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Soaring Insurance Premiums Force Australian Homeowners into Underinsurance

In Australia, rising insurance premiums, particularly in flood-prone areas, are forcing homeowners to forgo full coverage due to unaffordability, as exemplified by Emma Jordan's case in Echuca, Victoria, where her annual premium increased from $2000 to $10000.

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Ontario Home Insurance Premiums Surge 84% Amidst Calls for Regulatory Investigation

Investors for Paris Compliance is urging Ontario's financial services regulator to investigate a nearly 84 percent increase in home insurance premiums between 2014 and 2024, citing a lack of transparency in risk assessment and the need for data sharing similar to auto insurance regulations.

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Deutsche Telekom Creates Captive Insurer to Combat Rising Premiums

Deutsche Telekom is establishing DeTeAssekuranz, a captive insurance company, to address rising premiums from traditional insurers, investing over €50 million to manage its €100-150 million annual insurance costs, following a trend among large corporations facing similar economic pressures.

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Auto Import Tariffs to Hike Car Prices and Repair Costs

President Trump's 25% tariffs on auto imports, effective April 3rd, will increase new and used car prices and repair costs by thousands of dollars due to higher prices for imported parts, impacting the entire auto industry's supply chain and leading to higher insurance premiums.

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US Tariffs Drive Up Canadian Home Insurance Premiums

New U.S. tariffs on building materials are raising Canadian home insurance premiums, adding to pressures from rising natural disaster costs; insurers are seeking alternatives to mitigate the impact but expect continued cost pressures.

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California Wildfire Costs Passed to Homeowners, Causing Premium Spikes

New California rules allow insurers to pass onto homeowners the costs of recent wildfires, potentially causing substantial premium increases across the state, impacting millions and shifting financial responsibility from the insurance industry to consumers.

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German Health Insurance Fund Faces Funding Crisis Amidst Rising Costs

Germany's statutory health insurance funds saw a 7.95% increase in expenditures to €166.1 billion in the first half of 2025, despite a €2.8 billion surplus, prompting calls for reforms to curb rising costs and maintain contribution stability.

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Australian Car Insurance Premiums Surge

Australian car insurance premiums increased by an average of 5.8 percent in 2025, with Victorians facing the highest rise at 8.3 percent, adding \$225 to their average annual cost of \$2,940, driven by factors such as natural disasters and claims, but consumers can mitigate costs by comparing prices...

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Dutch Eigen Risico Halving to Increase Premiums by €200 in 2027

The Dutch cabinet will halve the healthcare eigen risico in 2027, leading to a nearly €200 annual premium increase, costing €4.3 billion, although some citizens will see a net financial gain due to associated healthcare subsidies.

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NSW Businesses Face Insurance Crisis Amidst Premium Surge

A survey reveals that 33 percent of NSW businesses faced insurance premium increases exceeding 30 percent in the past year, sparking concerns of an insurance crisis that could impact the state's economy due to rising costs and underinsurance.

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LA Wildfires Push Home Insurance Premiums to Record Highs

The Los Angeles wildfires, potentially exceeding \$20 billion in insured losses, are causing dramatic increases in homeowner insurance premiums across the US, driven by increased frequency and severity of natural disasters and rising rebuilding costs, potentially leaving many homeowners underinsured...

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California Wildfires Expose State's Insurance Crisis

The California wildfires caused estimated total damages of \$135-150 billion, with insured losses reaching \$16-20 billion, highlighting the state's insurance crisis due to insurers' withdrawal and the Fair Plan's increased burden.

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