https://www.mtpr.org/tags/national-association-of-mutual-insurance-companies National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies en-US Montana Public Radio Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:20:18 GMT https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2026-04-03/home-insurance-rate-hikes-driven-by-construction-in-fire-prone-areas-industry-reps-say State lawmakers heard testimony last week on the connection between wildfires and skyrocketing insurance rates. Average insurance premiums for a typical Montana homeowner increased by 10% from 2021-2024. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:20:18 GMT https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2026-04-03/home-insurance-rate-hikes-driven-by-construction-in-fire-prone-areas-industry-reps-say Edward F. O'Brien