New research has revealed the states with the most significant increase in homeownership since 2014, with Maryland taking the top spot. Real estate experts Agent Advice analyzed a recent housing vacancy and homeownership survey from government census data to determine the states that had experienced the most significant increase in homeownership rates from 2014 to 2023. The state that […]
• July had the most new property listings with 89,976 in total. • Overall, the summer months saw 261,640 new property listings in New York. Moving home can depend on several factors but perhaps the most important is how many properties are available at the time. Moving experts at movingfeedback have used Zillow data to […]
None of the five small cars IIHS tested earns a good rating in new crash test Most small cars don’t provide good protection for rear- seat passengers, the latest crash test ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show. “These results highlight one of the key reasons that we updated our moderate overlap front […]
“Tornadoes can happen at any time. No matter where you live, now is the time to prepare and reduce your risks.” Advise your insureds. Stay informed. Monitor local media and alert systems. Know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning. A tornado watch means weather conditions are favorable for a tornado. A […]
Proclamation Recognizes May 22-26, 2023 as Contractor Fraud Awareness Week New York is joined forces with the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) during NICB’s Contractor Fraud Awareness Week to educate homeowners on how to avoid becoming a victim of deceptive contractors after a natural disaster. These catastrophic events can leave millions of Americans across the […]
Besides the glitches in global supply chains, the post-pandemic world has been facing a surge in energy prices following the resumption of economic activities. Such a situation has been compounded by the geopolitical scenarios triggered by the war between Russia and Ukraine, which is fuelling inflationary pressure worldwide. Moody’s has produced an analysis detailing how […]
U.S. life insurers saw their yearly direct life insurance premiums surpass $200 billion for the first time in history in 2021, according to an S&P Global Market Intelligence analysis of annual statutory statements. U.S. life insurers saw their yearly direct life insurance premiums surpass $200 billion for the first time in history in 2021, according […]
TransUnion report reveals the personal lines insurance marketplace shows signs of returning to pre-pandemic levels Auto and property insurance shopping continued to diverge in Q2 2021 as factors such as low mortgage rates, pandemic-driven nesting and supply chain disruptions impacted these industries differently. TransUnion’s (NYSE: TRU) latest Personal Lines Insurance Shopping Report also found a resurgence in […]
By Max Schloemann According to reports, this year is looking to be one of changes and big possibilities for surgeons. While 2020 brought declines in surgical revenue and drops in patient intake, the COVID-19 pandemic caused a paradigm shift. Adaptations and innovations designed to cope with the pandemic could be a boon for the surgical […]
J.D. Power has just issued its 2019 U.S. Independent Insurance Agent Satisfaction Study. The second annual study, developed in alliance with the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA), evaluates the independent P&C insurance agent’s business outlook, management strategy, and overall satisfaction with personal lines and commercial lines insurers in the United States. According […]
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