Property taxes aren't the only expense pegged to real estate values that should be dropping in sympathy -- so should insurance rates.In fact, given a nationwide average drop in home prices of 25%-plus from the peak, you'd expect a similar drop in home insurance premiums.
Instead, speaking for a population of one (me), my insurer bumped my rate by almost one-third this year (or is trying to), and has almost doubled my rates in the last five years.
What could account for that?
The only claim we've submitted -- along with most of the Twin Cities -- was for roof damage in a horrific storm two Springs ago.
Have all underwriters raised their premiums a similar amount?
I'm about to find out . . .
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