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How Insurance Automation Is Changing the Agent–Policyholder Relationship

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Insurance automation, AI-enabled tools, and new technology are changing the ways that agents interact with policyholders. And as automation becomes integrated into more stages of the insurance lifecycle, it is reshaping how agents and carriers communicate with each other and with policyholders.

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Why Your Home Insurance Premium Increased by 20% – Even If Only Your Neighbor’s House Burned Down 

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Insureds Why Your Home Insurance Premium Increased by 20% – Even If Only Your Neighbor’s House Burned Down Get quotes from verified agents easily. Agency Height July 31, 2025 For Insureds Key Takeaways Insurance premiums are based on shared risk, not just your individual home. How much might your premium rise?

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What Agents Should Know About Tariffs and Insurance Costs

American Agents Alliance

While the relationship between tariffs and insurance costs can seem unrelated, tariffs can increase costs for insurers and policyholders. Read more to understand this relationship and how agents can help policyholders manage this uncertainty. Here are some ways agents can help: Educate policyholders about costs and rising premiums.

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Housing Code Violations in Philadelphia: An Interview with Katie Vespia

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For instance, problems with roofs and exterior wallssuch as cracks, leaks, or deteriorating materialscan weaken a buildings overall integrity, while foundation issues like uneven or shifting bases create serious safety hazards. Even if some violations are eventually addressed, a history of non-compliance can still lead to higher premiums.

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Housing Code Violations in Los Angeles: An Interview with Katie Vespia 

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Other notable issues include illegal conversions where garages, basements, or other spaces are converted into living areas without proper permitswhich are particularly common in older buildings. After a report is filed, an inspector from the Los Angeles Housing Department or Building and Safety is dispatched to evaluate the situation.

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Insurance Affordability, Availability Demand Collaboration, Innovation

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Such data calls, Temple said, help regulators, legislators, and policyholders focus on improving the cost drivers of insurance rates. Getting to the roots of high premiums After a recent data call in his home state, Temple told the JIF audience, “For the first time in Louisiana, we’re not talking about only premiums.

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Housing Code Violations in San Francisco: An Interview with Katie Vespia

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For buildings constructed before June 13, 1979, strict rent control laws apply. These include unstable buildings, unsafe stairways, or poorly maintained common areas like balconies and porches. Once a report is filed, the Department of Building Inspection (DBI) conducts an inspection. First, there are Rent Control Violations.