Climate change and home insurance articles and advice

Learn how climate change affects home insurance - including the stats behind risking homeowners insurance costs -and what you can do about it.

These are four reasons why everyone needs flood insurance.

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How to minimize wildfire risk in and around your home

How to minimize wildfire risk in and around your home

Wildfire risk is increasing, especially in the wildland urban interace. Read more about your risk and get tips for how to protect your home.

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- climate change
US natural disasters: By the numbers

US natural disasters: By the numbers

When experts share data about US natural disasters, we always take notice. These are the numbers that caught our attention in 2023.

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What’s in store for hurricane season 2023?

What’s in store for hurricane season 2023?

Experts are predicting an especially active hurricane season in 2024. Find out why.

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5 reasons you need a smart sprinkler

5 reasons you need a smart sprinkler

Smart sprinklers are becoming more popular – and for good reason! See how they save homeowners time and money.

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How to prep for a power outage

How to prep for a power outage

While the Midwest, Texas, and Southern California have the great concern for power outages, electrical disruptions can occur anywhere. Long story short? Everyone should learn how to prep for a power outage.

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The increasing impact of climate change on hurricanes

The increasing impact of climate change on hurricanes

Climate change is changing how hurricanes behave, and that means people beyond the Gulf Coast may see named storms.

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Is Tornado Alley shifting? What you need to know

Is Tornado Alley shifting? What you need to know

Historically, the states in Tornado Alley see the most activity. But scientists say the center of tornado activity may be moving south and east.

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How many people are moving to Florida?

How many people are moving to Florida?

Despite increasing climate risks, more than 220,000 people moved to Florida in 2021. Hw can we make them safer wherever they land?

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- climate change
Are FEMA flood maps accurate?

Are FEMA flood maps accurate?

FEMA flood maps don’t reflect the impact of climate change, which could create a false sense of security for homeowners outside of high-risk flood areas that aren’t required to have flood insurance.

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48% of homebuyers don’t factor in climate change

48% of homebuyers don’t factor in climate change

If you know where to buy property and how climate change may impact the area, you can reduce the number of claims that you might experience.

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How climate change is transforming the home insurance industry

How climate change is transforming the home insurance industry

Home insurance and climate change are linked in more ways than you think. Learn how Kin is tackling the climate crisis with technology.

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- climate change
- disaster preparedness
What Is a waterspout?

What Is a waterspout?

A waterspout is a tornado-like whirlwind of water mist and air that can cause serious damage when it moves over land. Learn how home insurance protects you.

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