During construction, people were so worried that Jenney’s building would fall down that the city halted construction to investigate the structure’s safety. Today, the Home Insurance Building ...

Homeowners insurance is getting more expensive and harder to keep. Lawmakers in our region introduced more than a dozen ...

According to a recent news story, California's raging home insurance woes are a result of climate change. That's certainly ...

Homeowners insurance rate increases are outpacing inflation in several U.S. states, according to a new report from the ...

Harder to secure—and more expensive than ever—home insurance is an increasing point of concern for buyers and builders. Learn how Westwood helps builders guide ...

That is, until President Donald Trump’s tariffs kicked in. But now auto insurance premiums are forecast to add four ...

New estimates suggest that President Donald Trump's tariffs are expected to increase home-building costs, which in turn will raise insurance costs.

Why Have Home Insurance Premiums Gone Up? Inflation, rising building costs and severe weather have led to cost hikes in recent years as the cost of repairing and replacing homes has increased.

These layered costs are expected to drive up rebuild expenses, directly impacting home insurance premiums. The new tariffs will have a significant impact on important construction materials such ...

Installing higher-end materials—marble in the bathroom or commercial-grade kitchen appliances—can also increase building costs and premiums. Learn More: Does Homeowners Insurance Cover ...