Many homeowners have a big insurance coverage gap — and don't even know it
Why now
Thesis: Hidden insurance shortfalls pose household balance-sheet risk
Catalyst to watch: Major storm season or insurer repricing
Main risk: Underinsurance amplifies disaster losses
Why it matters
Coverage gaps leave homeowners exposed to uninsured losses, a slow-burn risk for household finances rather than a direct market mover.
Details
Many consumers have a gap in their homeowners insurance coverage. This puts them at financial risk, and they are likely unaware, experts said.
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- cnbc · 2026-09-26 13:30 UTC