"Experiencing a total loss goes beyond the financial impact, it is often a very emotional and overwhelming time for a homeowner," says Diane Delaney, executive director at Private Risk Management ...

Homeowners insurance costs increased by nearly 11% between 2021 and 2022 according to private banking firm S&P Global, joining the list of necessary services hit by inflation. Many homeowners will see ...

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As premiums rise sharply, financial planners say homeowners still have levers they can pull – but only if they treat ...

How Do Home Insurance Deductibles Work? After you file a claim, the home insurance company reviews the loss and offers a claim payment minus the deductible amount. Imagine you have a $1,000 deductible ...

Allstate, one of the largest insurers in the country, offers many coverage options and discounts for homeowners. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners ...

Readers told us how insurers are raising premiums and, in some cases, cutting back coverage, as climate change shakes up the real estate market. By Claire Brown Last month, we reported on new research ...