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Richmond National Expands Glen Allen Office
8+ hour, 48+ min ago (197+ words) Richmond National Expands Glen Allen Office'Insurance Journal Virginia-based specialty insurer Richmond National Group plans to invest $1.75 million to expand operations at the firm's Glen Allen office. The company said it expects to be hiring as many as 75 new employees for…...
Solar Panels and Heat Pumps to Be More Expensive in 2026
2+ mon, 13+ hour ago (520+ words) The elimination of US tax credits for residential heat pumps, solar panels and batteries will make electrifying your home more expensive in 2026, and tariffs and made-in-America mandates could add additional costs. Just how pricey remains to be seen. New financing…...
Missouri Contractor Charged in Alleged Bathroom Remodeling Scam
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (228+ words) Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her office has filed felony charges against James G. Bennett, operating as Bath Planet, for allegedly defrauding consumers by accepting payments for bathroom remodeling services he never completed. Bennett faces 10 counts of " Missouri Attorney…...
Louisiana Drafting Rules for Up to 30% Premium Discounts for FORTIFIED Homes
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (195+ words) The Louisiana Department of Insurance announced it is in the process of drafting new rules on premium discounts for homes that meet some of the toughest wind-resistant construction standards. A statute approved by Louisiana lawmakers in 2023 mandates that homeowner " The…...
The New Approach to Hurricane-Strong Homes? Concrete Walls, Wind-Resistant Roofs, But Affordable and Stylish
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (511+ words) If wind mitigation and stronger homes are the paths to reducing insurance claims and bringing down premiums in hurricane-prone areas as a growing number of industry experts believe, then homeowners, builders and insurers may want to take a look at…...