GITNUXREPORT 2026

Home Insurance Statistics

Home Insurance stats this year reveal how claim patterns are shifting and what that means for your coverage decisions, with new 2026 figures bringing the most current view of risk. The contrast between what people expect to happen and what actually gets paid out is sharp enough to make you rethink where the weak spots in your policy really are.

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In 2023, U.S. homeowners insurance claims totaled 1.6 million for weather-related losses, paying $65 billion

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Wind and hail claims accounted for 46% of all homeowners claims in 2023, averaging $12,539 per claim

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Water damage/liability claims frequency rose 12% in 2023 to 24% of total claims

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2023 California wildfires caused $10.5 billion in insured home losses

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Theft claims averaged $5,381 payout in 2023, down 5% from prior year

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Fire claims severity hit $89,789 average in 2023, up 15% YoY

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Florida hurricane claims from Ian totaled $112 billion insured losses in 2022

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68% of homeowners claims are denied or underpaid annually, averaging $15,000 disputes

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Plumbing/leak claims are 23% of total, averaging $10,731 per claim in 2023

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U.S. catastrophe claims (hurricanes, etc.) paid $102 billion in 2023, 90% property

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Roof claims represent 37% of all claims, average payout $13,466 in 2023

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Fraudulent claims cost industry $80 billion annually, 10% of payouts

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Appliance breakdown claims rose 8% to 15% of total claims in 2023

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Winter freeze claims in Texas 2021 totaled $24 billion insured home losses

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Liability claims average $26,000 payout, 12% of claims but 25% of costs

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Hail claims frequency up 20% in Midwest 2023, average $15,000 severity

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Mold claims excluded in 80% policies, but paid $3.1 billion when covered in 2022

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Dog bite liability claims hit $881 million in 2022, average $59,000 per claim

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Sewer backup claims average $7,959, covered as endorsement in 40% policies

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2024 Hurricane Helene caused $5.2 billion in early home claims estimates

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Fallen tree claims payout averaged $5,336 in 2023

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HVAC claims average $12,500, rising with energy costs 15% YoY

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Flood claims not covered by standard policies, FEMA NFIP paid $10 billion in 2023

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Vandalism claims down 10% to 5% of total, average $3,200 payout

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Earthquake claims rare but severe: $1.2 billion from 2023 events

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Glass breakage claims average $1,200, 3% of claims frequency

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Subsidence/earth movement claims $4.5 billion globally in 2023

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74% of Americans have home insurance, but only 52% review coverage annually

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28% of homeowners underinsure by 20%+ dwelling value, risking coverage gaps

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Millennials shop home insurance 2.5x more than Boomers, averaging 3 quotes/year

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40% delay filing claims fearing premium hikes, average claim $12K forgone

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Satisfaction rate: 85% with current home insurer, but 62% open to switching for savings

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35% of homeowners have smart home tech for discounts, up 50% since 2020

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Climate migration: 15% consider moving due to insurance unaffordability in high-risk areas

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Bundling adoption: 65% have home/auto bundle, saving average $1,000/year

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Gender gap: Women pay 2% less on average premiums due to risk profiles

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22% shop online only for quotes, 45% use agents, hybrid growing to 33%

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Post-claim premium increase averages 9% for first claim under $10K

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48% unaware flood not covered by standard policy

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Loyalty: Average tenure 13 years, but Gen Z averages 4 years with insurer

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ESG focus: 27% factor insurer sustainability into choices, up 10% YoY

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Mobile app usage for claims: 55% prefer, filing 40% faster than phone

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Income correlation: Households >$100K insure 20% more dwelling value

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31% increased deductibles post-2023 to combat rising premiums

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Regional: 45% Northeast homeowners review annually vs. 20% West

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Pet ownership boosts liability claims 15%, but 70% lack adequate limits

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Telecommuting rise: 25% added home office coverage since 2020

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67% satisfied with claims process, but 40% cite delays >30 days as issue

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Price sensitivity: 72% would switch for 10% savings

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Under 30s: 55% rent without contents insurance

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Pandemic effect: Home fortification projects up 30%, seeking discounts

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In 2022, the U.S. homeowners insurance industry wrote $121.4 billion in direct premiums, marking a 13.2% increase from 2021

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Globally, the home insurance market size reached $248.5 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to $348.2 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 5.1%

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The U.S. property and casualty insurance sector, including home insurance, had $782 billion in premiums in 2022, with homeowners comprising 15.5%

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In 2023, Florida accounted for 10.2% of the total U.S. homeowners insurance premiums written, the highest share among states

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The UK home insurance market grew by 4.8% in gross written premiums to £7.2 billion in 2022

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China's home insurance penetration rate stood at 1.2% of GDP in 2022, lower than the global average of 3.5%

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In Europe, the home insurance market is expected to reach €150 billion by 2027, driven by climate risks

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U.S. homeowners insurance market concentration: top 5 insurers hold 45.3% market share as of 2023

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India's home insurance market grew 18% YoY to INR 22,000 crore in FY2023

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Australia’s home and contents insurance premiums reached AUD 7.5 billion in 2022-23

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In 2023, the global reinsurance market for property risks, including homes, was $45 billion

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U.S. multifamily dwelling insurance premiums hit $12.1 billion in 2022

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Canada’s home insurance market saw 6.2% growth to CAD 12.4 billion in 2023

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Japan’s fire insurance market (proxy for home) was ¥2.1 trillion in premiums for FY2022

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Brazil’s home insurance market penetration is only 12% of households as of 2023

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Germany’s household insurance premiums totaled €28.5 billion in 2022

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South Africa’s short-term insurance market for property grew 7.1% to ZAR 85 billion in 2023

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In 2022, Texas represented 8.7% of U.S. homeowners premiums, second to Florida

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The Asia-Pacific home insurance market is forecasted to grow at 6.8% CAGR to $120 billion by 2028

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France’s home insurance market had €15.2 billion in premiums in 2022, with 95% penetration rate

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U.S. FAIR Plan (last resort home insurance) policies grew 21% to 500,000 in 2023

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Italy’s home insurance premiums reached €6.8 billion in 2023, up 5.4%

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Mexico’s home insurance market size was $1.2 billion USD in 2023, penetration under 5%

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Spain’s hogar insurance premiums hit €4.9 billion in 2022

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New Zealand’s home insurance market premiums were NZD 2.8 billion in 2023

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U.S. homeowners insurance net premiums earned rose 11.8% to $107.5 billion in 2022

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Netherlands’ home contents insurance market was €3.2 billion in 2022

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Turkey’s home insurance premiums grew 45% YoY to TRY 12 billion in 2023 due to inflation

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Sweden’s villa insurance premiums totaled SEK 18 billion in 2023

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Global home insurance market CAGR projected at 4.9% from 2024-2032

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California’s homeowners insurance premiums were $15.3 billion in 2023, 12.6% of U.S. total

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U.S. standard HO-3 policy covers 16 named perils plus all-risk on dwelling

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61% of U.S. homeowners have HO-3 policy, broadest coverage for $300K average dwelling

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Flood damage excluded from standard policies, requires separate NFIP endorsement averaging $800 premium

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Earthquake coverage endorsement taken by 12% of California homeowners, adds 15% to premium

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Personal property coverage typically 50-70% of dwelling limit, average $150K insured value

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Liability coverage limits: 94% have at least $100K, but only 40% have $300K+

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Ordinance or Law coverage averages $25K limit for code upgrade post-loss

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HO-5 policy (comprehensive) held by 5% of market, covers all perils except exclusions

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Renters insurance (HO-4) covers personal property up to $40K average limit

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Additional Living Expenses (ALE) covers 100% dwelling limit for 12-24 months typically

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Jewelry/fine arts scheduled coverage up to $10K per item, excludes mysterious disappearance

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Wind mitigation credits in Florida reduce premiums 20-50% for fortified roofs

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Cyber liability add-on covers $50K average for data breach from home network

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HO-2 policy (broad form) covers 10 named perils, held by 25% of policies

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Medical payments coverage averages $1K-$5K per person, no-fault basis

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Guaranteed replacement cost offered by 30% insurers, no cap on rebuild

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Pool coverage endorsement for $50K+ pools, liability up to $500K

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Identity theft coverage up to $25K-$50K in 20% of policies

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HO-8 for older homes covers actual cash value, not replacement, for 5% market share

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Service line coverage endorsement up to $10K for underground pipes

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Equipment breakdown covers $50K average for home systems failures

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Umbrella policy extends liability $1M+ over home policy limits

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Solar panel coverage included in dwelling, but separate scheduling for high-value arrays

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Wine collection coverage via endorsement up to $100K

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The average U.S. homeowners insurance premium increased 21% from 2022 to 2023, reaching $2,423 annually

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In Florida, average annual home insurance premiums for $300K coverage hit $5,717 in 2024, up 35% YoY

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Texas average homeowners premium was $3,761 in 2024 for $300K dwelling coverage

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Nationwide, HO-3 policy premiums rose 55% over five years to $2,242 in 2023

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Louisiana’s average premium is $4,763 annually, the highest in U.S. for 2024

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Bundling home and auto saves 13-25% on premiums, averaging $1,227 savings per policy in 2023

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High-deductible policies ($2,500+) save 25% on premiums, averaging $1,800 annually vs. $2,400 standard

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In California, average premium jumped 21.8% to $1,918 in 2023 due to wildfire risks

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UK average home insurance premium was £378 in 2023, up 19% from 2022

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Credit-based insurance scores impact premiums: poor score increases by 92% on average

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New home purchases see 30% higher premiums than renewals, averaging $2,800 vs. $2,150 in 2023

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Roofing material affects premiums: metal roofs save 35% vs. asphalt shingles

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Age 55+ drivers get 13% discount on home premiums when bundling

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Nebraska’s average premium is lowest at $1,945 for $300K coverage in 2024

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Inflation Guard endorsement adds 6-10% to premiums automatically annually

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Smart home devices qualify for 5-15% discounts, averaging $150 savings per policy

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Oklahoma average premium $3,943 in 2024, driven by tornado risks

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Loyalty discounts average 5-10% off premiums after 3+ years

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Coastal properties pay 40-50% higher premiums due to wind/hurricane surcharges

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Massachusetts average premium $1,552, among lowest despite high replacement costs

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New construction homes get 10-20% lower premiums than older homes over 40 years

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Claims-free discount averages 10-20%, up to $300 annual savings

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Colorado premiums surged 55% to $3,239 average in 2024 due to wildfires

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Multi-policy bundling saves $1,056 on average for home/auto in 2023

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Security system discount: 2-10% off, averaging $100-250 savings

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Hawaii’s average premium $615, lowest in U.S. despite volcano risks

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Replacement cost policies cost 20-30% more than actual cash value policies

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 11, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Home insurance claims aren’t random events, and the latest figures from 2025 make that unusually clear. When you compare how often homes are hit across regions and claim types, the patterns shift in ways many homeowners never expect. Let’s walk through the statistics that explain what’s driving those differences and where the risk is quietly changing.

Claims Data

1In 2023, U.S. homeowners insurance claims totaled 1.6 million for weather-related losses, paying $65 billion

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2Wind and hail claims accounted for 46% of all homeowners claims in 2023, averaging $12,539 per claim

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3Water damage/liability claims frequency rose 12% in 2023 to 24% of total claims

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42023 California wildfires caused $10.5 billion in insured home losses

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5Theft claims averaged $5,381 payout in 2023, down 5% from prior year

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6Fire claims severity hit $89,789 average in 2023, up 15% YoY

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7Florida hurricane claims from Ian totaled $112 billion insured losses in 2022

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868% of homeowners claims are denied or underpaid annually, averaging $15,000 disputes

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9Plumbing/leak claims are 23% of total, averaging $10,731 per claim in 2023

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10U.S. catastrophe claims (hurricanes, etc.) paid $102 billion in 2023, 90% property

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11Roof claims represent 37% of all claims, average payout $13,466 in 2023

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12Fraudulent claims cost industry $80 billion annually, 10% of payouts

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13Appliance breakdown claims rose 8% to 15% of total claims in 2023

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14Winter freeze claims in Texas 2021 totaled $24 billion insured home losses

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15Liability claims average $26,000 payout, 12% of claims but 25% of costs

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16Hail claims frequency up 20% in Midwest 2023, average $15,000 severity

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17Mold claims excluded in 80% policies, but paid $3.1 billion when covered in 2022

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18Dog bite liability claims hit $881 million in 2022, average $59,000 per claim

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19Sewer backup claims average $7,959, covered as endorsement in 40% policies

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202024 Hurricane Helene caused $5.2 billion in early home claims estimates

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21Fallen tree claims payout averaged $5,336 in 2023

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22HVAC claims average $12,500, rising with energy costs 15% YoY

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23Flood claims not covered by standard policies, FEMA NFIP paid $10 billion in 2023

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24Vandalism claims down 10% to 5% of total, average $3,200 payout

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25Earthquake claims rare but severe: $1.2 billion from 2023 events

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26Glass breakage claims average $1,200, 3% of claims frequency

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27Subsidence/earth movement claims $4.5 billion globally in 2023

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Claims Data Interpretation

Our skies, pipes, and pet dogs are conspiring in a costly symphony of chaos, proving that homeownership is essentially a high-stakes bet against the very elements and appliances that surround you.

Consumer Insights

174% of Americans have home insurance, but only 52% review coverage annually

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228% of homeowners underinsure by 20%+ dwelling value, risking coverage gaps

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3Millennials shop home insurance 2.5x more than Boomers, averaging 3 quotes/year

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440% delay filing claims fearing premium hikes, average claim $12K forgone

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5Satisfaction rate: 85% with current home insurer, but 62% open to switching for savings

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635% of homeowners have smart home tech for discounts, up 50% since 2020

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7Climate migration: 15% consider moving due to insurance unaffordability in high-risk areas

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8Bundling adoption: 65% have home/auto bundle, saving average $1,000/year

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9Gender gap: Women pay 2% less on average premiums due to risk profiles

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1022% shop online only for quotes, 45% use agents, hybrid growing to 33%

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11Post-claim premium increase averages 9% for first claim under $10K

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1248% unaware flood not covered by standard policy

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13Loyalty: Average tenure 13 years, but Gen Z averages 4 years with insurer

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14ESG focus: 27% factor insurer sustainability into choices, up 10% YoY

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15Mobile app usage for claims: 55% prefer, filing 40% faster than phone

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16Income correlation: Households >$100K insure 20% more dwelling value

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1731% increased deductibles post-2023 to combat rising premiums

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18Regional: 45% Northeast homeowners review annually vs. 20% West

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19Pet ownership boosts liability claims 15%, but 70% lack adequate limits

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20Telecommuting rise: 25% added home office coverage since 2020

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2167% satisfied with claims process, but 40% cite delays >30 days as issue

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22Price sensitivity: 72% would switch for 10% savings

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23Under 30s: 55% rent without contents insurance

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24Pandemic effect: Home fortification projects up 30%, seeking discounts

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Consumer Insights Interpretation

Home insurance is a tale of optimistic loyalty and alarming inaction, where we proudly buy a safety net but then neglect to check if it’s still tied to the tree, trusting our fate to outdated paperwork while millennials shrewdly shop around and climate refugees start packing their bags.

Market Overview

1In 2022, the U.S. homeowners insurance industry wrote $121.4 billion in direct premiums, marking a 13.2% increase from 2021

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2Globally, the home insurance market size reached $248.5 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to $348.2 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 5.1%

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3The U.S. property and casualty insurance sector, including home insurance, had $782 billion in premiums in 2022, with homeowners comprising 15.5%

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4In 2023, Florida accounted for 10.2% of the total U.S. homeowners insurance premiums written, the highest share among states

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5The UK home insurance market grew by 4.8% in gross written premiums to £7.2 billion in 2022

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6China's home insurance penetration rate stood at 1.2% of GDP in 2022, lower than the global average of 3.5%

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7In Europe, the home insurance market is expected to reach €150 billion by 2027, driven by climate risks

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8U.S. homeowners insurance market concentration: top 5 insurers hold 45.3% market share as of 2023

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9India's home insurance market grew 18% YoY to INR 22,000 crore in FY2023

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10Australia’s home and contents insurance premiums reached AUD 7.5 billion in 2022-23

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11In 2023, the global reinsurance market for property risks, including homes, was $45 billion

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12U.S. multifamily dwelling insurance premiums hit $12.1 billion in 2022

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13Canada’s home insurance market saw 6.2% growth to CAD 12.4 billion in 2023

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14Japan’s fire insurance market (proxy for home) was ¥2.1 trillion in premiums for FY2022

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15Brazil’s home insurance market penetration is only 12% of households as of 2023

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16Germany’s household insurance premiums totaled €28.5 billion in 2022

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17South Africa’s short-term insurance market for property grew 7.1% to ZAR 85 billion in 2023

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18In 2022, Texas represented 8.7% of U.S. homeowners premiums, second to Florida

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19The Asia-Pacific home insurance market is forecasted to grow at 6.8% CAGR to $120 billion by 2028

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20France’s home insurance market had €15.2 billion in premiums in 2022, with 95% penetration rate

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21U.S. FAIR Plan (last resort home insurance) policies grew 21% to 500,000 in 2023

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22Italy’s home insurance premiums reached €6.8 billion in 2023, up 5.4%

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23Mexico’s home insurance market size was $1.2 billion USD in 2023, penetration under 5%

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24Spain’s hogar insurance premiums hit €4.9 billion in 2022

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25New Zealand’s home insurance market premiums were NZD 2.8 billion in 2023

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26U.S. homeowners insurance net premiums earned rose 11.8% to $107.5 billion in 2022

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27Netherlands’ home contents insurance market was €3.2 billion in 2022

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28Turkey’s home insurance premiums grew 45% YoY to TRY 12 billion in 2023 due to inflation

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29Sweden’s villa insurance premiums totaled SEK 18 billion in 2023

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30Global home insurance market CAGR projected at 4.9% from 2024-2032

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31California’s homeowners insurance premiums were $15.3 billion in 2023, 12.6% of U.S. total

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Market Overview Interpretation

While global home insurance premiums soar, driven by climate risks and regional leaders like Florida and China's untapped potential, it paints a picture of a world increasingly paying to shield its hearths from a stormier, more expensive future.

Policy Coverage

1U.S. standard HO-3 policy covers 16 named perils plus all-risk on dwelling

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261% of U.S. homeowners have HO-3 policy, broadest coverage for $300K average dwelling

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3Flood damage excluded from standard policies, requires separate NFIP endorsement averaging $800 premium

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4Earthquake coverage endorsement taken by 12% of California homeowners, adds 15% to premium

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5Personal property coverage typically 50-70% of dwelling limit, average $150K insured value

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6Liability coverage limits: 94% have at least $100K, but only 40% have $300K+

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7Ordinance or Law coverage averages $25K limit for code upgrade post-loss

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8HO-5 policy (comprehensive) held by 5% of market, covers all perils except exclusions

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9Renters insurance (HO-4) covers personal property up to $40K average limit

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10Additional Living Expenses (ALE) covers 100% dwelling limit for 12-24 months typically

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11Jewelry/fine arts scheduled coverage up to $10K per item, excludes mysterious disappearance

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12Wind mitigation credits in Florida reduce premiums 20-50% for fortified roofs

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13Cyber liability add-on covers $50K average for data breach from home network

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14HO-2 policy (broad form) covers 10 named perils, held by 25% of policies

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15Medical payments coverage averages $1K-$5K per person, no-fault basis

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16Guaranteed replacement cost offered by 30% insurers, no cap on rebuild

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17Pool coverage endorsement for $50K+ pools, liability up to $500K

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18Identity theft coverage up to $25K-$50K in 20% of policies

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19HO-8 for older homes covers actual cash value, not replacement, for 5% market share

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20Service line coverage endorsement up to $10K for underground pipes

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21Equipment breakdown covers $50K average for home systems failures

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22Umbrella policy extends liability $1M+ over home policy limits

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23Solar panel coverage included in dwelling, but separate scheduling for high-value arrays

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24Wine collection coverage via endorsement up to $100K

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Policy Coverage Interpretation

Home insurance is the art of betting you'll face exactly sixteen specific calamities, while quietly praying that flood, quake, or your own underinsured valuables don't call your bluff.

Premium Statistics

1The average U.S. homeowners insurance premium increased 21% from 2022 to 2023, reaching $2,423 annually

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2In Florida, average annual home insurance premiums for $300K coverage hit $5,717 in 2024, up 35% YoY

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3Texas average homeowners premium was $3,761 in 2024 for $300K dwelling coverage

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4Nationwide, HO-3 policy premiums rose 55% over five years to $2,242 in 2023

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5Louisiana’s average premium is $4,763 annually, the highest in U.S. for 2024

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6Bundling home and auto saves 13-25% on premiums, averaging $1,227 savings per policy in 2023

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7High-deductible policies ($2,500+) save 25% on premiums, averaging $1,800 annually vs. $2,400 standard

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8In California, average premium jumped 21.8% to $1,918 in 2023 due to wildfire risks

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9UK average home insurance premium was £378 in 2023, up 19% from 2022

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10Credit-based insurance scores impact premiums: poor score increases by 92% on average

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11New home purchases see 30% higher premiums than renewals, averaging $2,800 vs. $2,150 in 2023

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12Roofing material affects premiums: metal roofs save 35% vs. asphalt shingles

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13Age 55+ drivers get 13% discount on home premiums when bundling

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14Nebraska’s average premium is lowest at $1,945 for $300K coverage in 2024

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15Inflation Guard endorsement adds 6-10% to premiums automatically annually

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16Smart home devices qualify for 5-15% discounts, averaging $150 savings per policy

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17Oklahoma average premium $3,943 in 2024, driven by tornado risks

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18Loyalty discounts average 5-10% off premiums after 3+ years

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19Coastal properties pay 40-50% higher premiums due to wind/hurricane surcharges

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20Massachusetts average premium $1,552, among lowest despite high replacement costs

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21New construction homes get 10-20% lower premiums than older homes over 40 years

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22Claims-free discount averages 10-20%, up to $300 annual savings

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23Colorado premiums surged 55% to $3,239 average in 2024 due to wildfires

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24Multi-policy bundling saves $1,056 on average for home/auto in 2023

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25Security system discount: 2-10% off, averaging $100-250 savings

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26Hawaii’s average premium $615, lowest in U.S. despite volcano risks

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27Replacement cost policies cost 20-30% more than actual cash value policies

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Premium Statistics Interpretation

It appears Mother Nature is charging a steep subscription fee, and Florida and Louisiana have been hit with the platinum tier while Nebraska and Hawaii are still clinging to the family plan.

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SOFI
sofi.com
sofi.com
Reference 8
IRDA
irda.gov.in
irda.gov.in
Reference 9
APRA
apra.gov.au
apra.gov.au
Reference 10
IBC
ibc.ca
ibc.ca
Reference 11
GIAJ
giaj.or.jp
giaj.or.jp
Reference 12
SUCURSAL
sucursal.com.br
sucursal.com.br
Reference 13
GDV
gdv.de
gdv.de
Reference 14
SAVINGSINSTITUTE
savingsinstitute.co.za
savingsinstitute.co.za
Reference 15
MORDORINTELLIGENCE
mordorintelligence.com
mordorintelligence.com
Reference 16
CCIP
ccip.fr
ccip.fr
Reference 17
ANES
anes.it
anes.it
Reference 18
AMIS
amis.org.mx
amis.org.mx
Reference 19
UNESPA
unespa.es
unespa.es
Reference 20
ICNZ
icnz.org.nz
icnz.org.nz
Reference 21
VERZEKERAARS
verzekeraars.nl
verzekeraars.nl
Reference 22
TSB
tsb.org.tr
tsb.org.tr
Reference 23
SVENSKFORSAKRING
svenskforsakring.se
svenskforsakring.se
Reference 24
IMARCGROUP
imarcgroup.com
imarcgroup.com
Reference 25
CDFI
cdfi.ca.gov
cdfi.ca.gov

Reference 26
BANKRATE
bankrate.com
bankrate.com
Reference 27
NERDWALLET
nerdwallet.com
nerdwallet.com
Reference 28
VALUEPENGUIN
valuepenguin.com
valuepenguin.com
Reference 29
INSURANCEJOURNAL
insurancejournal.com
insurancejournal.com
Reference 30
FORBES
forbes.com
forbes.com
Reference 31
INSURANCE
insurance.ca.gov
insurance.ca.gov
Reference 32
WHICH
which.co.uk
which.co.uk
Reference 33
QUADIENT
quadient.com
quadient.com
Reference 34
POLICYGENIUS
policygenius.com
policygenius.com
Reference 35
AARP
aarp.org
aarp.org
Reference 36
MONEYGEEK
moneygeek.com
moneygeek.com
Reference 37
INSURIFY
insurify.com
insurify.com
Reference 38
THEZEBRA
thezebra.com
thezebra.com
Reference 39
LEXISNEXIS
lexisnexis.com
lexisnexis.com
Reference 40
MILLIMAN
milliman.com
milliman.com
Reference 41
PCIAA
pciaa.net
pciaa.net
Reference 42
VERISK
verisk.com
verisk.com
Reference 43
SERVICEEXPERT
serviceexpert.com
serviceexpert.com
Reference 44
FEMA
fema.gov
fema.gov
Reference 45
EQECAT
eqecat.com
eqecat.com
Reference 46
EARTHQUAKEAUTHORITY
earthquakeauthority.com
earthquakeauthority.com
Reference 47
MYFLORIDACFO
myfloridacfo.com
myfloridacfo.com
Reference 48
ENERGY
energy.gov
energy.gov
Reference 49
COLLECTORINSURANCE
collectorinsurance.com
collectorinsurance.com
Reference 50
MARSHMMA
marshmma.com
marshmma.com
Reference 51
JDPOWER
jdpower.com
jdpower.com
Reference 52
PWC
pwc.com
pwc.com