homeowners insurance News

Orion180: From MGU to Stand-alone HO Insurance Carrier

Florida-based Orion180, known for its heavy use of technology as a managing general underwriter, is officially transitioning to a stand-alone surplus lines property insurance carrier. Orion180 Insurance Co. is domiciled in Indiana and began writing non-admitted homeowners policies in coastal …

Historic Alabama City Facing Long Road to Recovery From Tornado

In a Selma neighborhood — a few blocks from the starting point of the 1965 voting rights marches — the path of a January tornado remains clear. Homes sit collapsed or missing walls and roofs. Some building are marked with …

Why Not Go Direct on Homeowners, Allstate CEO Asks

When Allstate’s chief executive officer looks at potential growth opportunities for personal lines insurers, he sees an untapped part of the homeowners insurance market—customers that will buy home insurance online. Speaking at the Bank of America U.S. Insurance Conference yesterday, …

Georgia Bill Would Bar Public Camping But Allows Designated Areas for Homeless

Georgia cities and counties could be compelled to enforce bans on public camping or sleeping by homeless people under a bill moving forward in the state Senate. The measure would also create a structure for the state to designate camping …

Two Arrested in Homemade Bombing of Georgia Woman’s Home

Georgia authorities have arrested two men, a month after a homemade bomb destroyed part of a home near Savannah. Caleb Kinsey, 33, and Stephen Glosser, 36, were apprehended last week after an investigation into the bombing at the Richmond Hill …

Oregon City to Phase Out Gas Use in New Homes

The city of Eugene, Oregon, will join other local governments throughout the country in phasing out gas appliances in some types of new construction in an effort to cut climate pollution. The Eugene City Council passed the measure by a …

The Super Bowl Is Coming… Are Your Clients Planning Accordingly?

Hurts will try and put the hurt on Mahomes. The brothers Kelce will battle it out. The pregame show will last six hours. People will watch commercials they will actually remember. Rihanna at the half. Confetti and champagne at the …

Florida Citizens’ Endorsement Now in Effect: Disputes to be Heard by Admin Judges

As of this month, most Florida Citizens Property Insurance Corp. claims disputes will now be heard and decided by the state Division of Administrative Hearings, not in a court of law. Officials at Citizens and at DOAH aren’t expecting a …

Freddie Mac Accepts KBRA Ratings, Giving Fla. Agents, Mortgagees More Options

Freddie Mac, one of two mortgage-buying companies that buttress the U.S. home-lending market, has agreed to accept the Kroll Bond Rating Agency as a rating firm for homeowners’ insurance companies. “We have expanded our list of eligible rating providers to …

Southern California’s Santa Ana Winds Toppled Trees, Big Rigs

Powerful Santa Ana winds tore across Southern California on last week – topping 100 mph, in parts – blowing over multiple big rigs on several highways and toppling massive 80-to-100 foot-tall trees, including in San Diego’s iconic Balboa Park where …