Georgia homeowners might have noticed their premiums are on the increase. Overall, rates are up 6% this year, according to a recent survey.
The report also found that Georgia has experienced a 189% increase in billion-dollar natural disasters over the last 20 years.
This is a trend that’s been ongoing for a while now, according to Steve Manders, deputy insurance commissioner for the state of Georgia.
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