Authors of the 2019 LexisNexis Home Trends Report examine trends by peril and developments in underwriting, claims, expense management, technology and other factors important to homeowners writers.
Younger homeowners have shown some surprising changes in frequency of shopping for homeowners insurance.
Recent years have seen a larger share of catastrophe-related homeowner losses, making preparedness a key tasks for insureds and carriers.
New types of data, including aerial photography and activity data, are giving insurers a more complete view of risk.
Non-weather-related water damage patterns vary by region, as do claims from theft.
Some trends are favorable for homeowners insurers, but not all.