The cost of home insurance is soaring, far exceeding the rate of inflation. As a result, millions of homeowners are cutting back on coverage or going without it, putting their finances at risk. The ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Is reading your homeowner's policy as clear as mud? Take comfort — you're not alone. About two in three homeowners (65%) said they “have no idea” what their home insurance covers, and 16% said they ...