Succinct article about the rising cost of homeowner's insurance. VERY telling that you see all the companies out there advertising like mad for the customer's auto insurance, but no one advertises for their home insurance. Expect prices to keep rising, especially with the large captive carriers. Regionals are still very competitive and savings can be substantial. Shop with an independent insurance agent who has at least 4-5 home markets to pick from.

http://outofthestormnews.com/2012/02/21/letter-from-washington-homeowners-insurance-is-a-crummy-business/