Texas Drivers Can Pay Liability Insurance Weekly
Texas drivers with liability-only auto insurance can now choose weekly payments, allowing them to distribute costs more evenly.
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California Moves to Ban Marital Status in Auto Insurance Rates
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara initiated a process to bar auto insurers from using marital status in rate calculations, aiming to remove a long‑standing rating factor. The regulator’s authority to set underwriting rules underpins the proposed change, which could reshape how premiums are determined statewide.
Los Angeles County Probes Farmers Insurance Wildfire Claims
Los Angeles County has launched an investigation into Farmers Insurance over alleged delays, denials and underpayments of claims from the 2025 Eaton and Palisades wildfires. The probe will examine the insurer’s claims practices and aim to ensure compliance with state insurance regulations.
Ontario Storm Sparks Insurance Claims for Residents
A severe storm on Sept. 2, 2026, caused extensive damage to homes and businesses across southern Ontario, leading residents to file numerous insurance claims. Authorities and insurers are working to process the surge in claims and assist the community in recovery.
Ontario Residents Face Insurance Hurdles After September Storm
A severe September storm damaged homes across southern Ontario, leading experts to advise residents on documenting loss, contacting insurers promptly, and understanding policy coverage to manage insurance claims.
Storm Triggers Flood of Insurance Claims in Southern Ontario
A severe storm on September 2, 2026 caused widespread damage in southern Ontario, leading residents to file numerous insurance claims as they seek to repair affected property.
First Chicago Insurance to Pay $201,750 Over Claims Irregularities
First Chicago Insurance and United Security Insurance, owned by Warrior Invictus Holding Co., will pay $201,750 to Illinois and improve claims practices after regulators found irregularities. The settlement addresses numerous consumer complaints linked to their nonstandard auto policies.
Ontario and Quebec Summer Storms Yield $439 Million Insured Losses
A report by Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. shows that summer 2026 storms in Ontario and Quebec caused $439 million in insured losses, the highest in recent years for the region’s insurance market.
Ontario, Quebec Summer Storms Yield $439 Million in Insured Losses
A report from Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. estimates that summer 2026 storms in Ontario and Quebec caused $439 million in insured losses, highlighting the financial impact of severe weather on the regional insurance market.
Illinois Homeowners Pay Over $2,700 in Insurance, 14% Above National Average
A recent study shows Illinois homeowners now pay over $2,700 annually for home insurance, about 14% more than the national average.
June Storms Generate Over $1.1 Billion in Insured Losses
Severe storms and flooding in June 2026 across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and the Montreal area resulted in insured damages exceeding $1.1 billion, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada. The event underscores the financial impact of extreme weather on the nation's insurance sector.
Ontario Limits Auto Insurance Benefits for Pedestrians and Cyclists
Effective July 1, 2026, Ontario's new auto insurance rules restrict accident‑benefit eligibility for pedestrians and cyclists, altering the province's insurance framework for road collisions.
Ontario Auto Insurance Overhaul Raises Cost Concerns
Ontario’s spring 2024 budget introduced auto insurance legislation changes meant to increase driver flexibility and choice, but the public is concerned the reforms could lead to higher premiums.
Ontario Shifts Some Auto Insurance Benefits to Optional Status
Ontario will make some mandatory auto‑insurance benefits optional starting July 2026, giving drivers the choice to include or exclude them. Experts note potential flexibility, while customers weigh the benefits against possible coverage gaps.
Ontario to Make Some Auto Insurance Benefits Optional in July
Starting in July 2026, Ontario will allow drivers to opt out of certain auto insurance benefits that are currently mandatory, giving them the option to customize their coverage.
