According to the International Residential Code, a tiny house is a standalone unit of 400 square feet or less, excluding loft space. Most insurers require tiny homes to meet set construction and ...

Tiny houses are popular partly because they don't fit the mold of a traditional home. But that also means regular homeowners insurance usually isn't the right fit. When it comes to insurance, tiny ...

Home inspections are not always required to buy homeowners insurance. Insurance companies decide on a case-by-case basis. If your house is more than 25 years old and hasn't been inspected recently, ...

Homeowners insurance is set to get more expensive again in 2026, and the jump will not be random. Insurers are recalculating ...

If you're operating a rental property, you generally need landlord insurance. Sometimes called rental property insurance or dwelling insurance, it's typically required if you have a mortgage on your ...

Universal Property sells home insurance in Florida and more than a dozen other states. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when you ...

HB25-1182 requires insurers to add risk-modeling into their calculations for insurance rates on homeowners policies.

As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...

As we continue through 2024, the property insurance market is showing slight signs of improvement. However, businesses still find themselves at a crossroads due to various factors. Commercial property ...

COMING UP. JIM: THANKS. ON THE FINAL DAY OF A SPECIAL SESSION IN FLORIDA’S CAPITOL, HOUSE LAWMAKERS PASSED A BILL TO DEAL WITH RISING HOME INSURANCE COSTS. SUMMER: WESH 2’S SHELDON DUTES HAS BEEN IN ...

Gabriel House had no insurance to cover residents in a disaster like the deadly fire. The cases are unfolding, but one ...