Remember the hassle of filing an insurance claim a decade ago? The paper forms, the endless phone calls, the waiting for a claims adjuster to maybe, possibly, squeeze you into their schedule next week ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

Home insurance claims can be a minefield of potential pitfalls, leading to denials that leave homeowners frustrated and financially vulnerable. Understanding the reasons why claims are often denied is ...

Your home insurance claim payout may be either a full or a partial payout, depending on the nature of the damage and your carrier’s policies. Filing a property insurance claim may increase your annual ...

Multiple wildfires have been sweeping across Los Angeles County since Tuesday, killing at least five and pushing thousands out of their homes. The total damage is not yet known; the fires were 0% ...

Myles is a former senior insurance editor for Investopedia. He oversaw the strategy and execution of all content aimed at helping people make better insurance decisions. Myles has nearly a decade of ...