CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW)– As Hurricane Helene sweeps through Virginia, local real estate expert Quinton Beckham from KW Alliance is urging homeowners to use the storm as a reminder to reassess their insurance policies. With severe weather becoming more common, Beckham emphasized the need for preparedness, pointing out that rising insurance rates are a response to increased risks from natural disasters. “Homeowners insurance in particular has climbed about 20% in Virginia over the last several years, much of that due to disasters across the country,” Beckham said.