Wednesday, March 21, 2012The weather in Central Texas is unpredictable to say the least, and Mother Nature is the biggest factor when it comes to homeowner’s insurance rates. For the past few years, the state's top three carriers - State Farm, Allstate and Farmer's have raised rates. READ MORE >>
Monday, December 5, 2011A new insurance commissioner has allowed State Farm to charge higher rates and deductibles in Texas. State Farm Insurance on Dec. 1 was authorized to switch many of its 1.2 million homeowner policies to a higher deductible. The Dallas Morning News reports Commissioner Elanor Kitzman, who took office in August, found no reason to reject the increases. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, October 12, 2011Farmers Insurance indicated Friday that it will raise homeowner premiums by nearly 10 percent next year for about half of its customers in North Texas and across the state. The higher rates, to take effect March 16, would affect about 350,000 Farmers customers who have either a Texas Family Home Policy or a Next Generation Home Policy. READ MORE >>
Monday, August 1, 2011Much as the risk of tornadoes, hurricanes, wild fires and other destructive weather forces vary from state to state, so does property insurance for homeowners. With costs and coverage levels as inconsistent as the weather itself, consumers must navigate a complex market to pick the right policies. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, July 5, 2011The federal government claims the southwest border is more secure than it's ever been. There are more agents and barriers, more choppers, drones, sensors and hi-tech cameras than ever before. Yet, state officials in Texas maintain the illegal flow of people and drugs is worse than ever — proof, they say, the border is out of control. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, February 23, 2011Texas Rep. Harvey Hilderbran of Kerrville has filed legislation aimed at elevating public safety and protecting animal health by strengthening the insurance and record-keeping requirements for privately-owned dangerous wildlife such as lions and gorillas. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, January 12, 2011 The top U.S. product safety official said on Monday the agency has failed to persuade Chinese makers of defective drywall to compensate American homeowners, in a dispute that threatens to mar strained trade ties. The failure to persuade about 13 makers of contaminated drywall to redress American homeowners has been a major stumbling block for the U. READ MORE >>
Friday, December 17, 2010 Allstate Insurance has notified the Texas Department of Insurance that it will increase homeowner rates -- some by almost 10 percent. About 450,000 homeowners covered by Allstate Texas Lloyds will see a rate increase of 5.4 percent, effective Jan. 20. READ MORE >>
Friday, December 17, 2010 The Obama administration Wednesday launched a legal battle against BP Plc and its partners by suing them for the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history, which could cost the companies billions of dollars. The lawsuit seeks damages from the well owners BP, Anadarko Petroleum Corp. and Mitsui & Co. READ MORE >>
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