Maryland Reduces Fire Insurance Rates

Maryland Reduces Fire Insurance Rates

The Insurance Commissioner of Maryland recently announced his approval of a 25 per cent reduction in fire insurance rates for homeowners, filed by the Maryland Fire Underwriters Rating Bureau. In addition, rates on household possessions have been reduced 5 per cent. Rates on mercantile buildings have been increased 5 per cent and on mercantile stocks 20 per cent. Many other occupancies received rate reductions of 15 to 30 per cent.

Manchester (CT) Firefighter Injured in House Fire

One firefighter was injured and two people were displaced after a house fire Sunday on Highland Street.

Death Toll Hits 39 as Tornadoes, Winds, and Wildfires Sweep Across the Country

Tornadoes, dust storms, and wildfires killed at least 39 people and destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses.