Pulte got the condo insurance call right
The FHFA’s ACV condo insurance rollback gets the balance right between affordability and safety, even if politics muddied the waters, the chairman of Whalen Global Advisors writes.
Personal insurance in 2026: Stability returns, underwriting tightens
Across the personal lines space, pricing is expected to stabilize for homeowners, auto, flood and umbrella coverage.
FHFA loosens insurance rules targeting condos, rural loans
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s single-family updates include some roof coverage options somewhat similar to what’s used in one of their other divisions.
Home insurance prices set to keep rising with severe weather
The average annual premium is projected to increase 4% to about $3,057 this year, after jumping 12% in 2025, according to Insurify, an online insurance comparison site.
Digital claims tools drive property insurance customer satisfaction, JD Power
Customer satisfaction rises in 2026 despite homeowner insurance premiums, according to JD Power’s 2026 property claims satisfaction study.
Taxes, insurance eat 21% of mortgage payments
Many homeowners and first-time buyers are surprised by rising property taxes and insurance, which can sharply increase monthly mortgage costs beyond principal and interest.
Top insurtech funding rounds, February 2026
There were about 35 funding events in the insurtech sector in February 2026, according to a review by Digital Insurance.
Trump orders federal takeover of LA wildfire rebuilding efforts
Nearly 40,000 acres were burned in the Eaton and Palisades wildfires last January, killing at least 31 people and destroying 16,000 structures.
Why homeowners insurance rates could stabilize in 2026
Rates actually declined or remained flat over a two-year period in 15 states, including Florida, with natural disasters and tariffs affecting 2026’s movements.
U.S. homeowners expect extreme weather to damage their homes: Kin
U.S. homeowners are concerned about climate and insurance costs, according to Kin’s Homeownership Trends Report.
