Insurance

The Oregon Legislature is looking at how homeowners can maintain their insurance in high fire risk areas.  Kenton Brine, with the Northwest Insurance Council, said disaster losses have skyrocketed for insurance companies.   "Losses related to natural disasters, just natural disasters, were $168 billion in 2023 and $182 billion in 2024."   In C...

Last week, the Oregon House passed a bill that attempts to help homeowners in high-risk fire areas keep their insurance.  Some property owners report losing coverage.  Medford-area state Senator Jeff Golden said the bill directs the state to help communities take action to reduce wildfire risk.   "All prope...

The agent is wanted on at least 9 counts of fraud in WA

The Great ShakeOut took place October 17th, which encouraged everyone to prepare in the event of a major earthquake.  But, does that mean you should consider getting earthquake insurance?  If a quake damages your home, and you don't have earthquake insurance, you'll be on the hook for repairs.   "The first...

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What factors are not being widely discussed by the state?

supporters say it's needed, opponents say it's a last-ditch effort to save the Long Term CARES act.

Premera and Multi Care trying to hammer out new contract.

the fines stem from 'insurance' or warranty-type policies.

Zion is a company whose members 'share' or help pay insurance costs of other members. Most of these type of companies are faith-based.