- Nevada man admits to sparking Reno wildfire
Officials in Reno, Nevada, say a local resident has come forward, admitting he likely started the massive Washoe wildfire which burned through the region for much of last week. January 24, 2012 - Alaska homeowners dig out after snow blows into house
One family in Alaska may have an unusual home insurance claim after literally digging out their home after snow burst through their home's doors and windows and piled up inside. January 18, 2012 - Louisiana homeowners insurance rate hikes slowing
While Louisiana home insurance costs spiked following the impact of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, those price increases have now slowed considerably. January 17, 2012 - PA couple rebuilding following landslide
A Pennsylvania couple is continuing to rebuild their home after it was damaged during a landslide last year. January 17, 2012 - Disasters creating unstable Alabama insurance market
The disasters which have led to numerous home insurance claims in Alabama over the past several months have created some instability in the market. January 13, 2012 - Indiana officials preparing for multi-state earthquake drill
Officials in Indiana are continuing to prepare for a large multi-state earthquake drill, the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut, which is set to take place in less than a month. January 11, 2012 - Heavy rains and suspected tornado hit Houston
Many residents in Houston may be filing home insurance claims in the coming days after powerful storms brought drenching rains and a possible tornado to the city this week. January 10, 2012 - Arizona may see another dangerous wildfire season
While winter conditions are still prevalent throughout the state, wildfire experts in Arizona say parts of the state already appear as if they will have a high risk of wildfires later this year. January 09, 2012 - Property damage totals from earthquakes add up in Oklahoma
Roughly two months after a string of unusually strong earthquakes rattled residents, officials in the state of Oklahoma are now getting a handle on the extent of the damage. January 06, 2012 - No broad insurance rate hikes yet
While last year set a number of records in terms of catastrophe losses across the globe, insurance experts told Reuters that they are not seeing a widespread increase in terms of home insurance rates. January 03, 2012 - Texas residents rebuilding following devastating wildfire
Many residents in Bastrop, Texas, are moving through the rebuilding process after their homes were destroyed in the most damaging wildfire in the state's history. December 28, 2011 - Rhode Island home damaged by falling tree
A Rhode Island couple is unhurt, but hopes they can still entertain company over the holiday weekend after a large tree fell onto their roof. December 23, 2011 - Many homeowners confused on tree damage rules
While most consumers are aware that home insurance policies cover damage to their property resulting from fire or wind, a recent poll finds many are unclear regarding tree damage. December 22, 2011 - Florida lawmakers pushing for auto, home insurance reforms
As the new year approaches, officials in Florida are looking to reform the state's auto insurance system and reduce the size of the state-run Citizens Property Insurance. December 21, 2011 - PA lawmaker calls for greater sinkhole awareness
A Pennsylvania lawmaker is asking for the state's insurance chief to take steps to make sure homeowners know their properties may not be protected from sinkholes. December 20, 2011 - Maryland fire destroys home, antique vehicles
One Maryland homeowner may be filing both auto and home insurance claims after a fire at his home destroyed both the house and a collection of antique vehicles. December 14, 2011 - Record-setting number of billion-dollar weather disasters in 2012
Officials say home insurance companies have dealt with a record number of billion-dollar weather disasters already this year. December 08, 2011 - Senator calls for longer extension to NFIP
With plans to reform the National Flood Insurance Program stalled, Louisiana Senator David Vitter is calling on lawmakers to pass another extension that will allow the program to continue without interruption. December 06, 2011 - Western states brace for more damaging winds
While crews in Southern California are still cleaning up from wind storms that brought hurricane-force gusts to some areas, the region is expecting more strong Santa Ana winds early this week. December 05, 2011 - Federal officials urge Oklahoma residents to get flood insurance
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is urging residents in Oklahoma's Woodward County to purchase flood insurance coverage during the next few weeks before new flood maps go into effect. December 02, 2011

