U.S. — Insurance costs are on the rise for many homeowners, CNN reports.
According to data released by the treasury department this week shows homeowners insurance costs increased nine percent faster than inflation from 2018-2022.
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Officials attribute the spike to extreme weather events such as recent hurricanes and current wildfires in California.
The report shows 20 percent of homes in zip codes judged to be at greatest risk for extreme weather paid an average of more than $2,300 a year in premiums.
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That’s 82 percent higher than the rates paid by homeowners living in areas with the lowest climate risk, CNN reports.
Homeowners living in high-risk areas are 80 percent more likely to have their policies canceled by insurance companies, according to the report released by the treasury department.
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