How ‘Kitty Cats’ Are Wrecking the Home Insurance Industry
This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. Is Apple’s New Slim iPad Pro Truly Crushing it? Off English The rising cost of homeowner’s…
There’s a Billion-Dollar Industry Between You and FEMA’s Flood Insurance
This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. ‘Even AI Rappers are Harassed by Police’ | AI Unlocked Off English Congress created the National…
California Considers New Rules to Stop Insurers From Fleeing the State
Officials including Governor Gavin Newsom are working to stabilize the state’s insurance market. In an attempt to keep insurers in California, the state will allow insurance companies to consider climate…
Uber Raises Minimum Driving Age to 25 in California to Combat Rising Insurance Costs
Uber introduced a new age requirement for its California drivers on Thursday in response to rising commercial and auto insurance rates. The company said that moving forward, it will only…
Florida Man Blames ‘Wokeness’ for Fragile Insurance Market
Jimmy Patronis, Florida’s chief financial officer, is threatening to investigate insurance companies that leave the state. Patronis blames “wokeness” for the moves, not rampant lawsuits or climate change. Threads Needs…
Farmers Insurance Pulls Out of Florida’s Shaky Market
Farmers Insurance will stop offering insurance coverage in the state of Florida. This includes home insurance, auto, and policies that cover a combination of these. Apparently, the company made this…
Homes in Flood Zones Are Overvalued by Billions, Study Finds
In this aerial view, flood water surrounds a building after Hurricane Nicole came ashore on November 10, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Photo: Joe Raedle (Getty Images) This story was…
How it started vs. how it’s going: Home tech disaster edition
We’ve all been there: the moment when time slows down, your face frozen in horror, while your favorite tech device meets its potential doom as it drops to the floor,…