Legislature seeks solutions on rising property insurance rates

By: Jordan Hansen

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: January 20, 2026

Words: 903

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Property insurance rates in Montana are increasing, advocates and insurance companies say, and the legislature has been tasked to figure out why.

Passed during the 2025 Legislative session, House Joint Resolution 61 requires a study of property insurance during the interim, and it was the highest ranked — or most important — study bill passed last session.

The legislature’s Economic Affairs Interim committee, helmed by House Speaker Rep. Brandon Ler, has picked up the study. …

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