homeowners insurance

Another issue facing state lawmakers is coastal insurance rates. Residents in coastal counties are seeing a big increase in homeowners insurance. WWAY's Meghan Packer followed up with a woman we introduced to you last week, who is starting a grassroots organization to be a voice for coastal residents. Full story...

Local homeowners are feeling the affects of some pretty high insurance rate spikes. The thirty percent increase that went into effect in New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties May 1 is taking a hefty chunk out of people's wallets. Full story...

If you own a home in our area, your homeowners insurance is about to go up. Depending on where you live, the increase could be significant. Full story...

Most homeowners along the coast get their windstorm and hail insurance through the North Carolina Beach Plan. On Monday a judge ruled that one planned rate increase will be frozen, but another increase could be just around the corner. Full story...

North Carolina's new insurance commissioner is defending the so-called 'Beach Plan.’ The plan would dramatically raise insurance rates for homeowners who live in coastal counties. Full story...

The Department of Insurance backed out of Friday's planned meeting, after Dare County filed a lawsuit against them for approving a rate increase without following proper procedures. The absence left area officials with plenty of questions. Full story...

Insurance companies asked for a nearly 20 percent increase across the state. They settled for a slight four percent average hike statewide. However, homeowners in Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender County will see nearly a thirty percent increase. Bladen and Columbus rates will go up twelve percent. Full story...