- Studies from Univ. of Omaha show Nebraskan homeowners are paying some of the highest expenses in the U.S. when it comes to homeowners insurance.
- One neighbor says his premium for his Omaha home nearly equals the premium to his home in California
- The study says severe weather is one of the factors of hiked expenses
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska homeowners are paying some of the highest insurance premiums in the nation, with costs rivaling those in disaster-prone states like California, according to a newly published study from the University of Nebraska Omaha.
The study reveals that Nebraskans spend almost 9% of their income on home insurance annually, making it the second-highest rate in the country according to a Bankrate study cited in the research.
For renters like Jess Barrickman, the impact is felt through rising rent costs as landlords pass along higher premiums to tenants…