10/14/2026
Insurance used to be a background expense on the P&L. Not anymore—per-unit insurance costs have climbed 77% since 2019, and in some coastal markets, premiums jumped 45% in a single year. This isn't a minor line-item shift; it's reshaping how operators budget for NOI. 📈
Premium Pulse: National Multifamily Insurance Cost Acceleration Image By Eri Bajomo | March 18, 2026 5 minute read Across the U.S. economy, inflation during the past few years has forced a repricing of goods, labor and risk. While much of the early focus centered on consumer prices and intere...