reported less than 1 million vehicles were stolen in 2024 – a drop below the one million mark for the first time since 2021 and the largest decrease in stolen vehicles in the last 40 years. The 2024 figure is a 16.7 percent decrease from 2023.
Convective storms result from warm, moist air rising from the earth, and depending on atmospheric conditions, may develop into tornadoes, hail, thunderstorms with lightning, or straight-line winds. Convective storms are the most common and damaging natural catastrophes in the United States, according to Triple-I’s May 2020 white paper, Severe convective storms: Evolving risks call for innovation to reduce costs, drive resilience.
The average homeowners insurance premium rose by 7.6 percent in 2021 from 2020, according to a December 2023 study by the , the latest data available. The average renters insurance premium fell by 1.7 percent in 2021 marking the seventh consecutive annual decline.
The countrywide average auto insurance expenditure increased 6.1 percent to $1,127 in 2022 from $1,062 in 2021, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. In 2022 (the latest data available), the average expenditure was highest in Florida ($1,625), followed by Louisiana ($1,558), and New York ($1,549).
Homeowners coverage provides financial protection against loss due to disasters, theft and accidents. Most standard policies include four essential types of coverage: coverage for the structure of your home; coverage for your personal belongings; liability protection; coverage for additional living expenses
The price you pay for your homeowners insurance can vary by hundreds of dollars, depending on ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ company you buy your policy from. Here are some things to consider when buying homeowners insurance.
After a disaster, you want to get back to normal as soon as possible, and your insurance company wants that too! You may get multiple checks from your insurer as you make temporary repairs, permanent repairs and replace damaged belongings. Here's what you need to know about claims payments.