With recent storms and the omnipresent threat of hurricane season, understanding and comparing quotes for a new homeowners policy is more important than ever. But homeowners policies can be complex, ...

Massive wind damage from a powerful derecho that struck Houston and surrounding areas on May 16, 2024, and revealed critical gaps in homeowners’ insurance coverage, leaving many residents struggling ...

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With homeowners insurance costs now outpacing both inflation and auto insurance rate increases, more people than ever are shopping for new policies. In fact, according to J.D. Power's 2024 U.S. Home ...

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Homeowners insurance pays to repair or rebuild your home and replace its contents if they’re damaged by specific perils like fire, theft or weather events such as wind or lightning. What to know about ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...