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Some Gen Z homeowners are reducing coverages as the cost of properties and insurance policies increase.

Already in 2025, the average U.S. consumer spends nearly $25,000 per year on household bills, with the median annual income for U.S. households at $80,610. Meanwhile, U.S. homeowners now pay 17.4% more for new insurance policies as factors like inflation, severe weather and reinsurance costs impact the market.

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Joe Toppe serves as managing editor of PropertyCasualty360.com. Joe is also a father of three, an author, and longtime lover of baseball.