Personal Umbrella

Rising Homeowners Coverage Gaps Underscore Agents’ Expanding Role

As homeowners contend with inflation, extreme weather and increasingly complex coverage needs, new reports from Nationwide and The Hanover reveal widening gaps in insurance coverage—and an expanding role for agents helping clients navigate today’s risk environment.

Dog-Related Claims Cost $1 Billion in 2022

Over the past 10 years, the average cost per dog-related claim has risen 131.7% across the U.S., an increase attributable to increased medical costs, as well as social inflation.