Gov. Greg Gianforte signed several bills last week that make tweaks to Montana’s wildland fire policies and seek to create more insurance transparency as the primary months of the 2025 wildfire season ...

Calling rising wildfire insurance rates an “urgent challenge,” a Headwaters Economics and Columbia Climate School report ...

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Montana homeowners face mid-range insurance premiums compared with the rest of the U.S. While not as high as in Gulf Coast states, costs in Montana are somewhat elevated compared to nearby states with ...

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Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

Based on a recent survey of 1,800 home warranty policyholders, 80% of homeowners said they spent between $801 and $900 annually on premium payments—that’s about $70 per month. While monthly premium ...

Montana homeowners face mid-range insurance premiums compared with the rest of the U.S. While not as high as in Gulf Coast states, costs in Montana are somewhat elevated compared to nearby states with ...